By Meg M
Anyone who has a baby girl dreams of their little angel in a gorgeous frilly baby dress. After all the dresses look so adorable! Before you go and lay down a small fortune on a wardrobe full of baby girl dresses take some time and consider the child.
There are so many baby girl dresses available that it can make your head spin and it can be a real challenge to find the right kind of baby girl dress for your little girl. Considering the style and the beauty of a baby dress is only a small part of choosing a great baby dress for your little girl. You should consider comfort and durability as well. No matter how cute a little girl’s dress is, it won't make up for an unhappy or uncomfortable child.
A lot of baby girl dresses do not take the comfort of the child into consideration. The dresses for babies may be enchanting to the adult eye but they are not enchanting to a baby girl's sensitive skin. Rough and or stiff fabrics that do not move with the child can lead to an unhappy ordeal. If the fabrics on the baby girl dresses feel rough to your skin, they will feel even rougher on your baby's soft skin.
Stiff lace and tight elastic will leave tell tale signs that the baby dress is uncomfortable. You will most likely see markings and indentations on your child's skin when she wears some styles of baby girl dresses. Those uncomfortable factors can be searched for while you shop for baby dresses. Check all around the arms, the neck and waistband for elastic or lace that might be too tight or too stiff. This is just a good practice to always keep in mind when you shop for baby girl dresses.
Many parents learn this lesson the hard way. They hastily go out and buy the most charming baby girl dress that they can find. They never give the baby girl's comfort any thought. They put their baby girl into this charming dress and then they wonder why she struggles, cries, and won't sit still. This scenario usually happens when you have put the frilly baby girl dress on your child for a special occasion. Such as picture taking, weddings, birthdays, etc. What was supposed to be a special occasion turns into an uncomfortable situation for everyone.
So if you must, go ahead and buy the most beautiful baby girl dresses that you can find. Maybe you can get a cute picture for the photo album. Just realize that your baby probably won't feel the same about the fancy baby girl dresses as you do.
Mommy Meg M. is a mother of three and publisher of the new baby site, Online Baby Zone. A site dedicated to providing information on all things related to babies. Visit Online Baby Zone to learn about early childhood education for baby.
