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Baby
Clothes - Daywear, Nightwear and Special Occasions
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by:
Roy Thomsitt
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When
choosing and buying baby clothes, parents can be faced with many
choices that, in the baby's younger days, can seem quite confusing.
Striking a balance between practical and cute, fashionable and
comfortable, need and impulse, and night and day can all play their
part in affecting decisions on what baby clothes to buy, and in what
quantity.
All of these difficulties in choosing baby clothes are made worse by
the fact that babies grow so quickly. You do not necessarily buy to fit
now, but fit for the next few months if at all possible.
When buying the first baby clothes, and even with follow up shopping
sprees as the baby grows, it can be helpful to remember a simple
division rule, a rule of three. Your baby will basically need three
types of clothes: daytime clothes, night wear (or sleepwear), and
clothes for going out.
The baby sleepwear will likely outweigh the other categories, as
sleeping is what babies spend most of their time doing in the early
stages. But how do you decide what numbers to buy of each? Well, that
may depend on how often you want to do laundry, but you will soon find
a level that suits both your routine and the level of cleanliness and
smartness you want for your baby.
Daywear
The clothes you have for your baby to wear around the home should, most
of all, be comfortable, easy to access for changing diapers, and
simple. These are the clothing articles that your baby will spend most
of her time in, so they are bound to get dirty. When the baby dribbles,
brings up her milk, crawls around on the floor, or does any of the
other messy baby pastimes, these clothes are going to bear the brunt of
the soiling. Because of this, you will probably not want your baby to
wear her best outfits, such as special gifts, around the home all the
time.
The best clothes for day to day needs are probably simple body suits.
Onesies is a brand name, but the term has stuck as a description for
this type of one piece baby wear. I seem to recall calling them
growbags with my first two children, but that was because I am a keen
gardener! You will probably need between five and ten of these one
piece baby suits to keep on top of daily requirements.
Sleepwear or Nightwear
Baby clothing for sleeping should meet some of the same needs as the
daywear, at least in terms of comfort, and accessibility for changing.
In fact, if you live in a warm climate, you may be able to get away
with using similar clothes night and day. However, if you live in a
colder region with colder nights, then a warmer version of the day wear
would be needed, or heavier knit pyjamas or similar sleepwear. It is
all common sense really, and it will not be long before your baby tells
you in no uncertain terms what she is comfortable in, and cannot abide.
Dressing Up For Special Occasions
For outdoor baby wear, the parents have a chance to dress baby up to
look smart and nice. This is where some of those baby shower gifts may
come into their own, or the baby clothes that have taken your eye at
the local department store.
However, these items should still be checked for their practicality,
making sure that straps, snaps, bows and so on do not interfere with
diaper changing, or cause any discomfort to the baby. You can, though,
show off a bit, and it won't be long before baby wants to dress up to
go out. I know our baby daughter delighted in dressing up by the age of
one year, and at 20 months now she struts around like a teenage fashion
model as she waits to get out the front door.
About the Author
Roy Thomsitt is the owner and author of http://www.bouncing-new-baby.com
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