There is a lot to do as your baby arrives and grows, and one of the important things is assembling good-quality clothes for your baby. If you’re a first-time, new mom and dad, you are still learning the experience of parenthood and it can be daunting to find practical clothes for your little one.
Remember, not to get a whole wardrobe of pieces in the same sizes for your newborn as the growth of babies are unpredictable, especially from the first to 3 months. You are not sure about how your baby will grow and what would be the perfect size for him/her. At the same time, newborns spit up and create a mess so you will need enough clothes to save yourself from laundry time.
This comprehensive checklist will include baby clothing essentials that fit best to the age and development stage of your little one. Let’s begin!
Baby Clothes Checklist (0-3 Months)
- Short-Sleeve Bodysuit
Bodysuits come with expandable shoulders and comfortable fabric that can easily get over a baby’s head. If your baby has created a mess, you can pull this clothing piece down over the bum. If your baby has sensitive skin, you can go for organic cotton pieces.
- Pyjamas
During cold winter days, babies love to spend a day in pyjamas. We recommend getting various kinds of pyjamas for your little one:
- Footed Pyjamas – The socks and shoes won’t serve the functional purpose well. So, you can consider getting footless pyjamas for extra comfort and warmth.
- Zipper Pyjamas – Button straps are such a pain to manage. Instead, use a zipper for diaper changes and just pull the zip up from the bottom.
- Swaddler
When babies are born, the first time a nurse does is to swaddle them in a blanket. Swaddling is to wrap up the baby tightly just like creating a cosy environment of the womb. A swaddle blanket can let your little one transition from the womb to the real world. It is great to find baby cots online and place a swaddler in them to refresh the child’s nursery and get an adjustable base height for newborn protection.
- Play Hat
A hat can help protect your baby from sun rays and cover his/her head during winters. Sun-smart fabric and kid-friendly hats are designed to ensure newborn adventure is safe and joyful all day long. Go for a hat that features breakaway chinstrap, customised sizing band, stain-resistant fabric, and floatable brim so your baby sits comfortably in a pram or stroller.
Baby Clothes Checklist (3 to 6 Months)
After 3 months, your baby will be stronger and you might feel like taking your baby out for some adventure. Old clothes may not fit them anymore, so they will need the following clothing pieces:
- Footed Pants
If you don’t wish to bring your baby suddenly out of the pyjamas, footed pants are an excellent choice that goes amazingly with baby bodysuits. These are ideal for babies that don’t prefer to keep their socks on all the time.
- Sweater
If you’re stepping outside with your baby, he or she may need a sweater. It is good to have a warm clothing piece in your diaper bag in case your baby feels unexpectedly cold. Zip-up sweaters and even warm jackets allow your child to move around comfortably.
- Wearable Blanket Sleeper
At the stage of 3 to 6 months, you will see your baby rolling and crawling around, making a swaddle a bit unsafe. Go for cotton sleep sacks with zippers for convenient diaper changes and regulate your baby’s body temperature. Select a universal size so it grows with your child from 2 months to 2 years, for safety belt openings in the stroller or pram.
Conclusion:
As your baby will grow up (between 6 to 12 months), you only have to ensure you have staple pieces like the above-listed options to suit your child’s needs. It is fun to get mini-sized clothes for your little one. But keep in mind that newborns grow quickly in a matter of days, so you would need bigger sizes too.
Besides comfy baby clothing pieces, don’t forget to include baby care accessories, such as playsets, drawer chest, stroller, cot, play mat, feeding, and bathing essentials.
