| It was appropriate and fun dressing your baby girl in | | | | practical than the softer hues. Pastel colors in sleep |
| frills and fancy little dresses. Unfortunately this is not | | | | wear should be fine as most toddlers fall asleep |
| very practical when your baby reaches the toddler | | | | shortly after bath time and therefore these clothes |
| stage. Now you should be thinking of functional | | | | are usually not subjected to the same amount of |
| clothing. Clothing that will allow your little girl the | | | | wear and tear as day clothes. |
| freedom to crawl, learn to walk and eventually climb, | | | | When it comes to sizing make sure that you buy the |
| run and tumble. Toddler clothes should be easy to | | | | correct size. Buying to last more than one season is |
| get on and off as during this stage not only will most | | | | just not worth it. Over-sized clothing never looks |
| little girls go through the potty training phase, they | | | | good on a toddler and inhibits play. There is no |
| will also start wanting to dress themselves. | | | | guarantee either that the clothing will fit properly |
| Toddler girl clothing must be comfortable and durable. | | | | when the next season comes round. Buying toddler |
| You should be able to relax and let your toddler girl | | | | clothing that is made with a stretch fabric makes |
| explore things without the stress of fancy clothes | | | | more sense. This means that clothing that fit snugly |
| that cost a fortune and must be kept clean and tidy | | | | will stretch as your toddler grows and most of this |
| at all costs. This exploration stage is an important | | | | clothing will fit your little girl for an entire season. |
| learning phase during which your little girl needs to | | | | If you are planning on potty training your little girl |
| develop a lot of skills that will stand her in good stead | | | | during the season make sure that all clothing can be |
| throughout her childhood. During the toddler years | | | | put on and more importantly taken off quickly and |
| your little girl will learn to feed herself, dress herself | | | | with ease. Avoid one-piece clothing that buttons at |
| and help herself with a toilet routine. You are going to | | | | the crotch during the potty training period. Look for |
| need clothes that will help her to master these skills | | | | pants with elasticized waists as this will make potty |
| and stand up to all the spoils. It is recommended that | | | | training easier for both you and your little girl. |
| all her clothing should be machine washable and winter | | | | As you approach the age when your little girl will |
| clothes should preferably be suitable for tumble | | | | want to dress herself make sure that you choose |
| drying. | | | | clothing that will make this easier for her to master. |
| It is a given that your little girl will have a party dress | | | | It is a big challenge for little hands and small things |
| or two. If your little girl looks particularly sweet in | | | | can make a big difference as to how well they cope. |
| pastel colors limit these to the party outfits. Choose | | | | Shoes with velcro fastening instead of laces, |
| practical colors for play wear for your little girl. | | | | necklines with rib knits that slip over the little heads |
| Patterned fabric tends not to show up the odd mark | | | | easily and as mentioned before pants with elastic in |
| or two whereas stains are almost accentuated on | | | | the waist can all make dressing much more fun and |
| solid color garments. When selecting solid color | | | | less of a battle. |
| garments bright reds, greens and blues are more | | | | |