So you are about to welcome a new baby to your family? This is the most exciting time for the parents and also the most nerve wracking one. While it is exhilarating to be the parents to a new born, it can just as easily stress you because you need to prepare so much, especially if this is your first born. You need to build a new nursery, buy new clothes, prepare for all the increased expenses and what not .
Shopping for infants is not as simple as just walking into a baby shop and picking whatever you like! You need to put a lot of thought into picking the right clothes, the one that does not leave burns or cause potential safety hazard. Don't worry. If you are paranoid about the perfect clothing, you are not the only one! Use these tips to carefully pick the right options for your little ones.
The most important thing you need to keep in mind, when shopping for infants between 0-3months is the ability to change diapers easily. Since you will be changing the clothes several times a day, you need to ensure that it is as easy as it possibly can be.
Look for clothing that is soft, comfortable and does not have irritating seams or tags. While it is not easy to tell what sizing will be perfect, you always have the option of buying clothes in different sizes and give back to the store that you don't use.
Number of clothing pieces you will need depends on how many times you plan to do the laundry. If it is often, then you can buy just a few changes. However, if you think your little one will be a handful and that you will not be able to manage the two, then buy quite a few. Most importantly, do remember that we are only talking about the clothing here. You will also have to buy other baby essentials.
Baby clothing should not have any ribbons or string that can pose a choking hazard to the toddler. Also check that the buttons and other embellishments are secured properly to the clothing.
Best baby clothing is the one that fits like a charm. You should stretch the necks of the clothes so that you can ease your toddler’s head into it. When dressing the baby, start with arms and legs, as they are the easiest to wiggle into the clothing.
If you are pressed for budget or do not want to spend a fortune on clothes that your baby will grow out of in a couple of months, don't hesitate to ask for hand-me-downs from a friend or a relative who recently had a newborn.
