| Finding the Right Clothing for Your
Baby The right clothing on your new baby will not only keep your baby safe from the elements, but will allow for free movement and ease of care for you as the new mother. You don’t have to spend a bundle on stylish clothes, it is only important to pay attention to size, material and safety to ensure that your baby is wearing the right clothes for their needs. First, consider the material that the clothes are made out of. Scratchy materials such as wool may keep your baby warm but they are likely too irritating to your baby’s skin. Although that wool sweater may look adorable, it is not the most reasonable purchase for your baby. Consider cotton, which is more breathable, or flannel, which is very warm, instead of wool for sweaters. Second, remember that babies have a harder time staying warm than adults. A baby will need more clothing than an adult in order to stay warm in cooler weather. In reverse, if it is very warm out, make sure that your baby is not wrapped up too tightly because a baby will get too warm very quickly. The right clothes will provide appropriate temperature regulation for your baby without making it either too hot or too cold. Most baby clothes are safe, especially those made by a manufacturer, but sometimes a homemade outfit with all the best intentions can be dangerous to your newborn baby. Check for buttons that may be easily removed or swallowed and look for rips or tears from second hand clothing. Third, consider the size of your baby and put clothes on your baby that fit appropriately. Clothing that is too small can be too constrictive and clothing that is too large may cause your baby to get tangled up in the clothing. Although it may be appealing to purchase clothing a bit too big because they grow out of their clothes so fast, babies should have clothing that fit them properly. Lastly, always keep in mind the comfort of your baby. Clothing that is light colored is good for summer months when the weather gets too hot. Make sure that clothing is soft enough and feels comfortable on the skin. Use layering in cold weather so that if you go from outdoors to indoors you can remove clothing as necessary. Clothing that allows easy access to your baby in order to change their diaper will greatly benefit the new, busy mother. Look for clothing with snaps in the diaper area and avoid one piece outfits that do not allow for this access. Changing a baby without having to completely undress the infant will make it easier on the mother and keep your baby as comfortable as possible. |
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