How many sets of clothes should be prepared for babies? What kind of clothes are suitable for babies?

We all know that pregnant mothers have a lot of things to prepare before giving birth, especially clothes for the mother and the baby. Pregnant mothers usually prepare clothes and socks for the baby in advance, and they have to choose different styles and colors. So how many sets of clothes should be prepared for the newborn? Let's take a closer look!

How many sets of clothes are suitable for newborns?

If the baby is born in summer

It is recommended to prepare 4~6 pieces of clothing. 2 pieces of bodysuits, 3~4 onesies (it is recommended to choose monk clothes for newborns, which are easy to put on and take off. The material is mainly pure cotton.)

If the baby is born in winter

It is recommended to prepare 3~4 close-fitting one-piece monk clothes to prevent the baby from spitting up milk or getting wet. If the baby has defecated, they can be changed at any time. 2 small cotton-padded coats and 1 thick going-out clothes. Babies in confinement usually don't go out. If they need to go out, a thick going-out clothes is enough, and they can be wrapped in a blanket.

What kind of clothes are best for newborns?

5~6 front-opening jumpsuits with monk collars and snaps at the crotch. This kind of front-opening monk suit does not need to be put on the baby's head, just open the laces. There should be no collar. Newborns have no necks, and there are many wrinkles at the neck. Clothes with collars will cover the child's neck. Clothes with collars are very uncomfortable to wear and are prone to sweating and prickly heat.

If you don't buy one-piece clothes, it's best to choose a collarless, slanted-lapel, and tie-up top, and wear a diaper underneath, then wrap the face and legs. (This is how my child was operated at the time. He urinated and defecated too frequently, so I just pulled and changed the pants. I didn't let him wear pants until he was one month old)

1~2 small hooded capes or blankets. Sometimes you need to take your baby out, and a small cape is a good windproof tool. If the baby is born in autumn or winter, you need to prepare a small cape in advance.

For 4 to 5 pairs of baby socks, you don’t need to buy clothes with foot coverings, you can just wear the socks directly. This way it is more flexible and easier to operate.

How to choose clothes for newborn babies

size

The size of newborn baby clothes is very important. Clothes that are too tight can easily strangle the baby and hinder breathing; clothes that are too loose can not fit the baby's skin and have poor warmth retention. Therefore, choose clothes of moderate size and tightness for newborn babies. Some parents think that babies grow fast, so they should buy larger clothes. In fact, this is a wrong view. You can prepare fewer clothes for newborn babies, but the size should be moderate.

color

It is understandable that parents would buy brightly colored clothes and dress their babies up as "little girls" or "little princes". However, brightly colored clothes have high levels of chemical dyes, dyeing auxiliaries and other harmful chemical residues, which are not good for the baby's health. Therefore, the color of newborn clothes should be light and not bright. However, it is not advisable to buy clothes that are too white on the market.

texture

Because newborns have delicate skin, parents should follow the principle of "natural materials are preferred over chemical fiber materials" when choosing clothes for them, especially for underwear. Chemical fiber materials are prone to allergies. Choose pure cotton materials, which are perfect in terms of warmth, breathability, water absorption and softness. When the baby is one year old, their outerwear can be appropriately selected to be easy-to-wash, wear-resistant and contain chemical fiber ingredients.

shape

Newborn babies will not cooperate when getting dressed, so the best clothes for them are collarless, slanted-lapel "monk's clothes", and preferably slightly longer in the front to keep the baby's abdomen warm. Open-crotch jumpsuits are also more suitable for newborns, and are easy to put on and take off. In addition, do not choose clothes with buttons to prevent babies from swallowing them by mistake; do not choose clothes with strings on the collar, cuffs, or hat edges, which may pose a safety hazard; and do not buy clothes with zippers. Clothes with many small beads, sequins, and small accessories are even more unsuitable. Newborn clothes should be simple and elegant.

work

Clothes for newborns should be chosen with less raw edges, fewer loose threads, fine stitching and exquisite workmanship. It is not advisable to buy clothes that are crudely made. Parents should check the newly bought clothes and remove any long loose threads; it is also best to remove the inner labels.