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Choosing
Baby Clothes
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There’s more to consider than how it
looks…
So, you’re expecting a baby and making all the necessary preparations
for the arrival of your new family member. How do you go about choosing
the clothes for your new little person? There’s much more than “blue
for a boy…pink for a girl…twice as much for twins” when it comes time
to select clothes for your new baby. To avoid the potential pitfalls
that ensnare many new parents there are a few things to keep in mind
to help make the process as seamless as possible.
Comfort Over Cuteness
Too many parents get all gushy and sentimental when shopping for baby
clothes. It’s very easy to look at that little blue sailor suit or little
pink petticoat and think to oneself “how cute will little Keanu or Britney
look in this!” Consider however that your newborn’s skin is very tender
and quite sensitive. That cute little outfit could cause quite a bit
of discomfort if it’s made of the wrong materials, doesn’t breathe easily,
or is too constrictive. Clothes for a newborn should be soft, absorbent,
and made of natural fibers. Think cotton. There will be plenty of time
to embarrass your child by forcing her to wear clothes she hates when
she’s a teenager. For the time being, choose outfits that put the baby’s
comfort over all else.
Accessibility
One point that some parents seem to forget when selecting baby clothes
is that they will need to be changed… often. Infant wear with too many
buttons, straps, and fasteners can quickly become troublesome as the
item needs to be undone and redone again and again to allow access for
diaper changing or removing and replacing the entire outfit due to soiling
of some kind. Remember that babies are messy little people and that
you and your partner are going to be the ones cleaning up those messes,
in one way or another, for the next eighteen to twenty years. Make it
easy on yourselves now while the child and the messes are still small.
Ease of Care
A very important consideration in baby clothing is ease of care. Always
look at the care labels while you’re still in the store and make sure
that the item is machine washable and doesn’t have any special restrictions
regarding detergents, bleaches, or fabric softeners. You’re not likely
to come across any baby clothing that requires dry cleaning, but you
always want to be sure. Cotton is definitely the fabric of choice for
baby clothing for the reasons mentioned above, but cotton does have
a nasty tendency to shrink when washed in hot water. Your baby will
outgrow her clothes quickly enough, so items that contain a blend of
cotton and other, non-shrinking, fibers may be acceptable. Make sure
that the cotton to poly ratio is weighted in cotton’s favor and you
should still be all right in terms of comfort while ensuring that little
Paris will be able to get into her duds for as long as possible.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler successfully operates several web sites on the topic of
internet marketing and web site optimization. Visit his main web site
at:
http://www.sell1on1.com
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