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New Baby Clothing Checklist

Below is a checklist of items of clothes you will need for your new baby. New born baby checklist for a complete Layette. Baby clothing checklist.

New Baby Clothing Tips

Don't buy too many clothes. You don't know how big your new baby will be and newborns grow very fast. You will also receive loads of clothes as gifts, or receive hand-me-downs from family or friends. Your baby will wear some outfits only once or twice
If your friends or family give you clothes, ask them if they will want them back. If they so, make a note of who gave you what
You'll need mits, babies like to scratch their face
Outfits should be soft and easy to change - you'll be changing the baby several times a day
You'll change the baby very often. Poppers are much easier than buttons
Shoes are not necessary until the baby is near walking age
You should have Cotton short-sleeve bodysuits for summer, wool/cotton mix for winter
There are many types of sleepers: footed or not, short and long sleeve. Remember that poppers are much easier than buttons
New parents usually receive loads of clothes for newborn babies, but your baby will outgrown them very fast. Ensure you ask family and friends for different sizes to last you for the first year
A Layette is a complete set of clothing and equipment for a newborn
Choose natural fibre nightgown if possible, wool or cotton
You'll need a hat. Even more than grown ups, babies lose a lot of heat from their head
Wash your receiving blankets very often
Why not knit the clothes yourself?
Find booties that your baby will not be able to get off during the night. Consider footed outfits
Avoid buying a heavy and think crib blanket