Baby Clothes Buying Tips
Things to consider when buying baby clothes and accessories for your little one.
We will always want the best for our baby. That usually includes what we will dress the baby in. Going to baby clothing shops can be a thrill for moms and often times we will spend more money on the baby’s clothes than we do on our own clothes. Here’s a few things to consider before you start shopping and buying things that may not work out for you.
Tee Shirts
There are thousands and thousands of adorable baby tees out there, so when you are choosing yours look for a couple things. How big is the head opening? Some are too small and when you try and put it on your baby’s head it’s a battle you may lose. How long is the tee-shirt? If it is too short it will constantly ride up to your baby’s neck. Consider having your baby wear a onesie under the tee. Sometimes the material underneath helps to keep the tee down.
Pajamas
While you are looking for the cutest pajamas to fit your baby, make sure they are also soft in the inside. Put your hands and fingers all the way to the bottom if you can. Make sure there is nothing itchy around the neck and check the tag too. If it is a cool time, consider getting footsie jammies instead of footless jammies. If you by the footless jammies, make sure the elastic isn’t too tight at the bottom and try and get the ones that snap to the top. The CPSC also warns to make sure the item you are buying is flame-resistant. This will usually be noted on the label.
Onesies
In the early months your baby will be asleep for the majority of the time. So you want them to be comfortable. Onesies are a great choice because babies can move freely in them and they are usually made of cotton so the material is very giving. As your baby grows, the snaps on the onesies become important. They should close firmly so the onesie doesn’t come undone and ride up. You can also find extensions to make the onesies longer so you can use them longer.
Sleepers, Sweet Peas or Bunting
These come with a few different names, but basically it looks like a nightgown that ties at the bottom. They look cozy at first, but some of them are too narrow at the bottom, so what ends up happening is your baby will try and kick his or her legs around and be limited by the sleeper. This will more than likely be very annoying to your baby, so make sure the bottom part of the bunting is wide and roomy enough for your baby to kick around in, even after it’s been tied at the bottom.
Baby Blankets
Aside from wanting a cute pattern, the way the blanket feels is very important. If it is itchy, chances are your baby won’t love it. If the stitching on the blanket is the hard plastic type, your baby may even be scratched by it. Darker colors will hide the dirt because more than likely you will end up putting the blanket over your baby in the stroller or car seat and at times it will drag on the floor. That said, having 5-7 blankets is good so you can always start the day out with a clean one.
Socks and Mittens
It wood be great if all socks were made to fit babies feet snug like a bug, but the majority of them will fall off and you’ll end up losing one or both. Mittens will often fall off as well. These are items that you may not want to buy many of until you know they work for you and your baby likes them.
Hats or Headbands
If you are going to buy a hat, make sure you can return it. Often times babies take them off immediately. Also, keep in mind the size of the hat and the size of your babies head. If it’s too small it may end up giving your baby a headache. Same goes with headbands. If they are too tight, you’ll end up with a red ring around your babies head.
Shoes
When choosing shoes for your baby make sure they are not too tight. While they may still fit, your babies toes may be curled up in them and they may be very uncomfortable. Many babies take the shoes off after awhile, if not immediately, but if you start young you may get them used to it.
Sizing
Don’t buy too many of the same item in the same size. If you find a onesie that is on sale and you absolutely love it, buy a couple in a larger size. With things like tees, onesies and pajamas you can get away with buying the next size up. Keep in mind that if it is summer time and you see a sweater on sale, buy ahead not for the size your baby is now. Also, remember that some sizes vary from brand to brand, so if you aren’t sure, go a little bigger.
Rule of thumb
Remember that most baby clothes are made to appeal to parents. Babies don’t really care what they look like, but they do want to be comfortable. Anytime you buy baby clothes, feel the inside of the item. Run your fingers around the neck area and make sure it feels soft.
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