By Carl DiNello
What could be easier that buying newborn baby clothes? It seems simple enough, that is, until you get to the store and see the incredible variety of clothing available. Baby clothes are big business! There are many manufacturers offering you an almost unlimited number of clothing options. Which clothing does your newborn actually need, and how do you decide what to choose?
Here are some helpful buying considerations to reduce your shopping time, while allowing you more time to enjoy your baby.
When you think about it, newborns don’t really need that much clothing. It will be a while yet before they start crawling around getting dirty. Most of the time you will be dealing with some form of spit up, or leak from a diaper. Your first priority will be to make sure your babies clothes are soft and comfortable; next, look for durability. These priorities do not mean that you will have to choose something functional and boring. There are tons of cute and attractive outfits that will be both comfortable and durable. The only problem will be that your baby will grow so quickly that these outfits may only last for a month or two before being outgrown.
With this quick growth in mind, it is a good idea to purchase outfits that are slightly larger then needed. This will extend the usefulness of the baby clothes by allowing your infant to grow into them. Beware of misleading sizes given on baby clothes. It's not unusual to find an outfit that says 12 months but will fit a two year old, or one that says 6 months that is too small for your newborn! In the store you can do a visual check to see if the clothing you are looking at will fit your baby. At home you can hold the outfit up against the baby’s back, stretch the legs down and see for yourself if it will fit.
While it is safe to say that most baby clothing is pretty soft and comfy, it is a good idea for you to double check. Just run your hand along the inside of sleepers and jumpers to see if you feel any hard sewn seams or any other possible discomfort. Also, make sure to check and see if the clothing is flame retardant. While many countries require this by law, on occasion clothing items surface that are not up to these standards.
Newborns will need mostly sleepwear and onesies (one piece jumpsuits without legs that button in the crotch). When it comes to the onesies, make sure you have numerous pairs as they are possibly the most useful type of baby clothing in existence. Cool in the summer, and ideal under your babies pajamas to help keep baby warm on cold winter nights.
For the first few months you will find sleepers to be very handy. Have plenty of bibs on hand to help you keep up with babies frequent spitting up, and to protect babies outfits. These items alone can carry you through your newborns first 3 months or so.
It won't be easy to resist buying many of the multitude of adorable dresses and coveralls for newborns. However, if your budget is tight, you really only need a couple of these outfits for special occasions. You will have plenty of time to buy all the cute outfits you want once the babies growth slows down a bit, and this clothing can be worn for more than just a few short weeks.
Don't be intimidated by the buying of newborn baby clothes; make it easy on yourself and your baby by going with the minimum at first and....splurge later!
Copyright ©2007 Carl DiNello
Carl DiNello is an Article Author, Researcher, and Website Owner whose articles are featured on websites covering the Internet's most popular topics.
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Baby Clothes Care
By Ron Maier Jr.
Yes it is true that baby clothes don't last long with kids growing as fast as they do, but taking care of a babies clothes is still just as, if not more, important. One of the major reasons proper clothing care is so imperative is to protect an infant's skin from irritating substances. Because the household use of many different chemicals has increased in modern society, the sensitivity of human skin has increased, and babies have the most sensitive skin of all. A parent must be sensitive to any foods or substances that their children have allergies or intolerance to. In other ways, caring for children and infant's clothing is similar to adult clothing, but on a much smaller scale.
Powerful detergents are unnecessary even for adults, so it makes sense to buy one detergent that will work for the whole family. By using a mild detergent, all of the clothes will come out just as clean, but without the abundance of irritating substances that can cause problems for a baby's skin. In some circumstances it is better refrain from the use of any detergents at all. Instead soap for sensitive skin and hot water will get clothes clean, but will take more time. There are some "baby" detergents that are marketed to the young parent market as detergents that are better for babies' skin, but there is no real difference from these and other mild detergents. Baby detergents are only another way of marketing to the kid retail industry. When purchasing a mild detergent, parents should look for a substance with no added fragrances or colors.
Once the clothes are washed, drying them as directed should be fine without the use of a fabric softener. The best way to dry infant clothing is on a clothesline, but they should hang in an enclosed area that is not in contact with pollen or insects. It is important for the clothes to be completely dry before they are put away or worn by a child, and hanging the clothes on childrens clothes hangers will help keep their form. Baby clothes hangers and childrens hangers are an important part of clothing storage for kids because small garments tend to gather and lose their form more easily.
New clothes should always be washed before worn. Just like new clothes can be stiff and irritating to adults, new clothes are even worse for infants and small children. The same is true for any type of hand-me-downs. Dust mites and other irritating things can gather on any type of clothing that has been in storage.
Extra care should be taken in any circumstance involving an infant, and clothing care is only one of them. By following these few tips, skin irritation and other problems will be one less thing to worry about, and kids' clothes will stay looking good.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby clothes hangers The right baby hangers really make the difference in and baby nurseries kid's retail. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com
Yes it is true that baby clothes don't last long with kids growing as fast as they do, but taking care of a babies clothes is still just as, if not more, important. One of the major reasons proper clothing care is so imperative is to protect an infant's skin from irritating substances. Because the household use of many different chemicals has increased in modern society, the sensitivity of human skin has increased, and babies have the most sensitive skin of all. A parent must be sensitive to any foods or substances that their children have allergies or intolerance to. In other ways, caring for children and infant's clothing is similar to adult clothing, but on a much smaller scale.
Powerful detergents are unnecessary even for adults, so it makes sense to buy one detergent that will work for the whole family. By using a mild detergent, all of the clothes will come out just as clean, but without the abundance of irritating substances that can cause problems for a baby's skin. In some circumstances it is better refrain from the use of any detergents at all. Instead soap for sensitive skin and hot water will get clothes clean, but will take more time. There are some "baby" detergents that are marketed to the young parent market as detergents that are better for babies' skin, but there is no real difference from these and other mild detergents. Baby detergents are only another way of marketing to the kid retail industry. When purchasing a mild detergent, parents should look for a substance with no added fragrances or colors.
Once the clothes are washed, drying them as directed should be fine without the use of a fabric softener. The best way to dry infant clothing is on a clothesline, but they should hang in an enclosed area that is not in contact with pollen or insects. It is important for the clothes to be completely dry before they are put away or worn by a child, and hanging the clothes on childrens clothes hangers will help keep their form. Baby clothes hangers and childrens hangers are an important part of clothing storage for kids because small garments tend to gather and lose their form more easily.
New clothes should always be washed before worn. Just like new clothes can be stiff and irritating to adults, new clothes are even worse for infants and small children. The same is true for any type of hand-me-downs. Dust mites and other irritating things can gather on any type of clothing that has been in storage.
Extra care should be taken in any circumstance involving an infant, and clothing care is only one of them. By following these few tips, skin irritation and other problems will be one less thing to worry about, and kids' clothes will stay looking good.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby clothes hangers The right baby hangers really make the difference in and baby nurseries kid's retail. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com
The Hunt For Cool Baby Clothing
Let’s face it; there is not much more fun then dressing a baby. The baby clothing that is on the market today creatively combines comfort with enormous style; and choosing that special outfit that reflects our child’s personality and is certain to draw attention from friends and family, becomes something of a mission for parents. But we’re in luck; because with new designers and a variety of really unique lines being introduced to the market, there is now an abundance of really cool baby clothing that will keep your baby looking stylish at all times! Cool baby clothing comes in all sizes – from newborn and up. Of course, in those early days a newborn baby needs little else than a couple of onesies, one-piece sleepers, and receiving blankets. Although, cool baby clothing can be found for those days you venture out of the house or for those first professional pictures.
As baby grows so do the choices of cool baby clothing – everything from handmade t-shirts, designer jeans, stylish hats, and the tiniest of shoes. You are only limited by your imagination when hunting for cool baby clothing.
Finding cool baby clothing is as easy as hitting some area stores. The key is to think out of the box. Instead of heading to the large retail stores that have much of the same looking designs, seek out smaller boutique stores instead. You may find creative and unique lines of baby clothes that are not much more expensive than those you will find at the local retail store. And be sure to always check the clearance rack; cool baby clothing at rock bottom prices can often be found at the end of a season.
Cool baby clothing can also be found at area children’s clothing consignment shops. The higher end stores of this variety accept a variety of gently used baby clothing – much of it designer – that you can find for a fraction of the normal price.
Finally, cool baby clothing is all over the Internet. Finding unique pieces involves some simple research to find those websites offering clothes that fit your style and budget. Of course, along with this comes the added convenience of shopping from home and having your purchases shipped straight to your door.
Just as you shop for yourself – with style, creativity, and affordability in mind – so can you shop for your child. Putting just a little bit of effort into finding unique shopping locations can yield a variety of cool baby clothing.
Baby Clothing Stores
By Kristy Annely
Baby Clothes provides detailed information on Baby Clothes, Designer Baby Clothes, Baby Clothing Stores, Funny Baby Clothes and more
Baby clothing stores are stores which specialize in selling clothes for babies. Sometimes these stores are grouped in with general clothing stores for all ages, but sometimes you can find a specialty shop. There is a veritable boom in baby clothing stores nowadays. Apart from brick and mortar stores, the innumerable on-line stores have made shopping for baby clothes that much simpler. One can buy the best outfits at the click of a key.
In some cases, well known children’s clothiers maintain both physical baby clothes stores and on-line stores as well. For instance, renowned baby clothes specialist, Osh Kosh B`Gosh, has ventured into an on-line store where you can purchase an assortment of OshKosh clothing and accessories for infants and babies.
Other notable on-line stores include Kids & Color that sells everything from dresses, sweaters, hats, leggings, rompers and bibs. Prairie Cottons, offers handmade clothing and accessories for babies, and Baby Gassy Gooma, caters to both baby boys and girls with darling outfits. Baby Bazaar is a popular site offering various items for babies at very affordable prices.
Apart from on-line stores, a number of baby clothes stores including well-known ones like Granny-Made, Trash and Vaudeville, Calypso, Urban Monster, Daffy's—Midtown Clothing, Macy's Clothing, Sam & Seb, Saks Fifth Avenue, Old Navy and many more can be found in most communities.
Ultimately, it does not matter where one buys clothes for babies or how much they cost. The more important thing is that the clothes should reflect the baby’s temperament and should be safe, comfortable and skin-friendly. A well-dressed baby is a happy baby.
Another Life For Baby And Child Clothing
By Michelle Bery
In those first days after we bring home baby, it's hard to imagine that life will ever be any different than it is right at that very moment; sleepless nights, endless diapers, constant feedings, exhaustion, and, ultimately, unparalleled joy. You can't imagine this tiny baby being any bigger; a person who's able to walk, talk, and get dressed on his own. But grow he does; and before you know it, you're knee deep in baby and child clothing that seemed to fit just that very week and now is hopelessly inadequate.
Keeping up with baby and child clothing is like everything else that has to do with raising kids; it feels like you're always one step behind. Getting new clothes - however expensive - is the easy part. Knowing what to do with the baby and child clothing left behind can be what is tricky. Hand-me-downs are great and if you're able to put away some of the more gently used clothes for your smaller children then it will certainly save you quite a bit of money. But when you're dealing with a youngest or only child, the options are varied.
When in doubt about what do with baby and child clothing, think charity first. There are a great many reputable organizations that vastly appreciate any donations of baby and child clothing. Many of these noble groups deal with families who have very little and clothing - especially baby and child clothing - can make an enormous difference for them. Of course, you can always stay local and identify a family close-by who may appreciate some extra clothing. Additionally, keep in mind that charitable donations are tax deductible at the end of the year.
If you're in need of some extra money yourself, you may consider selling your outgrown baby and child clothing. There are several ways to go about this. First, many people choose to hold periodic yard sales where they offer household items and clothing. This can be a great way to reduce clutter in your home on a frequent basis and make some cash at the same time. Some neighbors even ban together on a yearly basis to organize a large yard sale; baby and child clothing, as you would expect, is a hot commodity. Just be sure that you are offering gently used, stain-free clothing for sale.
Another option for the sale of baby and child clothing is the use of consignment shops. Consignment shops allow you to bring your outgrown baby and child clothing to them, and if they accept it based on factors such as wear-and-tear and cleanliness, then they will offer it for sale in their store. Ultimately, you make a percentage of the sale. Consignment shops even exist online; there are now local stores that will accept and photograph your clothing and then offer it for sale on the Internet. Again, the successful sale of these clothes means cash in your pocket. In the end, your baby and child clothing can be just as special to someone else as it has been to you. Think twice before you condemn it to the trash; consider ways in which you can recycle these outgrown clothes.
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