| Choosing the right clothes for your baby can be an | | | | between parent and child. Over time, babies will begin |
| unexpectedly daunting task. Especially if you're a new | | | | to enjoy the dress up process, as it signals that a |
| parent, buying baby clothes necessitates some insight | | | | fun field trip is about to happen. It is here in this |
| into the world of infants. Babies grow very quickly, | | | | category that you enter the world of "baby fashion" |
| sleep a great deal, and can soil their clothes at the | | | | where different choices for dress up clothes multiply . |
| drop of a hat. These little guys and gals can be | | | | Companies such as Petit Patapon, Emile et Rose, |
| demanding on garment makers ! | | | | Kissy Kissy and Petit Lem have wonderful cotton |
| One piece jumpsuits, also known as "onesies" are the | | | | clothes for even the most discerning whipper |
| classic choice to dress your baby in during the day. | | | | snapper. |
| Though Onesie is a brand name, many reputable | | | | A very important consideration in baby clothing is |
| baby clothing stores such as Petit Lem, Kissy Kissy, | | | | ease of care. That cute little outfit could cause quite |
| and Emile et Rose carry durable, one piece baby day | | | | a bit of discomfort if it's made of the wrong |
| outfits. These compact outfits are designed to help | | | | materials, doesn't breathe easily, or is too |
| keep diapers properly situated and can withstand the | | | | constrictive. Clothes for a newborn should be soft, |
| incessant crawling about of curious tots. In addition, | | | | absorbent, and made of natural fibers. Always look at |
| one piece body suits are easy to remove during | | | | the care labels while you're still in the store and make |
| diaper changes. | | | | sure that the item is machine washable and doesn't |
| At night, one piece daywear can be changed for | | | | have any special restrictions regarding detergents, |
| pajamas (often after a diaper change) . Pajamas also | | | | bleaches, or fabric softeners. You're not likely to |
| often one piece, but tend to be more climate | | | | come across any baby clothing that requires dry |
| dependent. In warmer climates, baby pajamas tend | | | | cleaning, but you always want to be sure. Cotton is |
| to be very thin and light to promote ventilation, while | | | | definitely the fabric of choice for baby clothing for |
| pajamas in northern climes are heavier and often | | | | the reasons mentioned above, but cotton does have |
| made of flannel or knits. A common feature in baby | | | | a nasty tendency to shrink when washed in hot |
| nightwear is foot covering built into the pajama pants | | | | water. Your baby will outgrow her clothes quickly |
| itself. This is important, to prevent body heat from | | | | enough, so items that contain a blend of cotton and |
| escaping though exposed feet. | | | | other, non-shrinking, fibers may be acceptable. Make |
| Even the youngest baby needs to venture out onto | | | | sure that the cotton to poly ratio is weighted in |
| the town (escorted, of course) every now and then. | | | | cotton's favor and you should still be all right in terms |
| "On the town" clothes deserve to be in their own | | | | of comfort while ensuring that little Sarah will be able |
| category. This can also be a fun time of bonding | | | | to get into her duds for as long as possible. |