- Always check out the sizes.
It’s important to know what size your baby will be in the future. If you have a 3 month old, you’ll have to buy immaculate baby clothes for them for at least another 6 months, so it’s wise to get ahead of the game and get their sizes now. It also helps knowing what sizes are on sale—because once your little one hits a certain size, you’re likely to want new clothes every other week or so, so look out!
- Baby boy or girl?
It’s pretty clear that while babies are all different shapes and sizes (or “types,” if you’re a gender studies major), some are more similar than others. Regardless of what shape he or she is in at birth (“boy” or “girl”), babies tend to fit into standard-sized clothing by two or three months old, which is often when they can start wearing bigger shoes and socks, gradually getting taller until they’re ready for tops and bottoms around six months old. Your child may be gender-neutral at this age but most parents would prefer to have a boy because boys generally grow faster than girls do and sometimes require less clothing as well as more grooming products/components later on—for example, more male kids tend to need haircuts sooner than female kids due to their longer faces and therefore need less combing with hairbrushes for longer hair styles; however, there is no official scientific evidence proving this theory (unlike those who claim that men are better drivers).
Safety
When shopping for baby sleepwear, it’s important to keep safety in mind. While the clothing may seem like a small detail, it can actually have a significant impact on your baby’s health and comfort.
For example, loose-fitting clothes run the risk of becoming caught or snagged on crib corners, other pieces of furniture in your bedroom, or even other parts of your baby’s body. To avoid these hazards and ensure that your child is as safe as possible while you’re sleeping, choose pieces that have a tight fit around the neck and shoulders but also aren’t too restrictive around the legs.
The clothing of your baby should never be loose enough that it could slip into any part of their head or body. It should always stay above their hands and feet to avoid any suffocation hazards if they begin to kick wildly during their sleep (it happens more often than you might think).
Comfort
Newborns are tiny and fragile, so it’s crucial to ensure that their clothes are soft and comfortable—something you should keep in mind when you’re shopping for sleepwear. In order to find the right type of clothes for your baby, there are a few factors to consider.
The first is the type of fabric. The best choices will be made from cotton, as this material is soft on your baby’s skin and ideal for allowing air flow while still absorbing any moisture they produce. Cotton also happens to be a natural fiber, so it doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals that could cause further irritation or damage on top of what may already be present if your baby has eczema or other dry skin issues.
If you have a newborn who needs some light clothing during the colder months, don’t worry too much about layering up with thick sweaters or jackets. Not only will this push them into overheating territory, but layering up can also make it harder for them to move around and feel safe enough to fall asleep once it’s time for bed . It’s also important not to cover their head with anything; babies need constant access to fresh air in order keep their breathing passages open at all times.
Material
Do you like cuddling with soft, cozy blankets on a chilly day? For the most part, most people do. Like those blankets, soft cotton is a great choice for newborn sleepwear. Cotton is breathable and wicked away moisture better than other materials. This means that your baby will be comfortable during all weathers, even if you live in a place prone to cold or humid temperatures. The breathability helps keep your baby’s temperature stable, making him comfortable and consequently helping him sleep better (or at least cry less).
Other popular choices include polyester and silk. Polyester retains heat well but can be too warm for summer climates; silk is light but doesn’t hold up well against rough handling or repeated washing. Also avoid anything too thick or heavy: when it comes to keeping your baby comfy from crib to carseat, a blanket shouldn’t just keep them warm—it should also stay put!
Breathability
For a newborn, feeling comfortable while they’re sleeping is important. The more comfortable they are, the happier they will be and the easier it will be for you to get some sleep. The best way to ensure this is to buy breathable baby garments. Breathable material means that it lets air flow through it easily, so your baby’s skin can stay cool and dry. Breathability also reduces the risk of diaper rash and other skin problems.
When choosing fabrics, look for lightweight materials like cotton or linen that allow air to pass through them freely. Fleece and waterproof fabrics are both good at keeping your baby warm on cold days, but neither are very breathable; when it comes down to it, your baby would rather be warm than cool if given a choice, so these types of fabric may not be ideal for your little one’s sleepwear particularly in the summer months.
Fleece garments are more practical than their waterproof counterparts in many ways: they aren’t bulky or restrictive under other clothing options (like pajamas), they’re easy to wash and care for because they can just be tossed into the washing machine with other laundry, and there’s no need to worry about zipper malfunctions or getting the thing wet during baths or wet weather—just toss it in the washer! If you do choose fleece as an option for your child’s sleepwear though, make sure that you choose 100% cotton versions so that they do end up being breathable after all!
Temperature
It’s easy to think that the ideal temperature for a newborn baby is 75 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s actually not the case.
Newborn babies produce more heat through their metabolism than adults do, and also because they lose heat via their skin and respiration much faster than an adult would.
Thankfully, you can use a variety of general guidelines to determine if your baby is too hot or too cold:
- 1) Check your baby’s forehead—if it is pink or red with a soft sheen, he or she is too warm; if it has a white or slightly shiny coating on it (called seborrhea), he or she may be too cool;
- 2) Observe how well your baby sleeps—if he or she wakes up often throughout the night due to being too hot, they could be in danger of dehydration (or “hypothermia”);
- 3) Compare your baby’s weight with what you are used to—if you’re used to having one-month-old women weigh 12 pounds, but this one weighs only 10 pounds at his current age of ten days old, he could be in danger of dehydration (or “hypothermia”);
- 4) If you notice your baby gaining weight slowly during the day while simultaneously losing weight during the night while sleeping deeply soundly without any signs of distress other than some mild fussiness over being put down twice daily for naps (a sign that he/she might be getting enough sleep), then chances are good that he/she isn’t getting enough restful sleep for physiological reasons;
- 5) Tummy time – babies who spend significant amounts of time on their tummies lying with their heads down have lower core temperatures than those who keep their heads up (kids in active sports will usually switch back and forth between both positions as things change);
- 6) Eliminate drafts – make sure there
Ease of Use
If you are in the process of preparing for the arrival of your newborn, it is important to make sure that you have enough sleepwear to last until he or she can dress themselves. Sleepwear is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
We all know how it feels when we are forced to wake up earlier than we want because something has happened during our slumber. If your baby wakes up at night and wants to be changed, do you want to be able to get the job done fast and efficiently? Do you want a simple way to get them dressed again so they can go back down more easily? Always consider how easy it will be for yourself and others in your household when choosing new clothes for your little angel.
Let’s take a look at some features that will make shopping for sleepwear easy:
- The size should be adjustable with snaps or velcro closures
- The fabric should be soft (think fleece)
- It should fit easily over clothing; this includes long-sleeved onesies, footed pajamas, or anything else that will prevent heat loss from little hands and feet!
- There should only need to be one fastening layer on each hand and foot, if possible (such as a leg hole instead of an arm hole). Again, this helps promote heat retention by reducing the amount of openings needed in the garment. If necessary, however, snaps or velcro are fine as long as they aren’t bulky or present any other problems (in which case they may create discomfort while sleeping). * The entire outfit should use at least two fasteners total—for example, buttons on one sleeve paired with velcro on another. This ensures ease of use while making sure that they don’t accidentally roll off their clothes during sleep!
Size and Fit
Going through all this research, however, you should make sure that the newborn baby sleepwear you intend to buy has a snug fit. While it’s easy to get a little lost in all of the options and styles of sleepwear, it’s also important to remember that your baby is going to be spending a great deal of time sleeping so comfort is essential. If you want your baby to be able to move freely and still maintain proper posture, he or she needs clothing that will allow for this.
Although it might seem as though there are an infinite number of newborn baby sleepwear options available on the market, there are actually only a few major categories: WAHM (what ever happened to mommy?) clothing brands (like Aden + Anais), traditional baby clothing brands (like Carter’s), designers like Carters or Jujube, and those that straddle both lines (like Carter’s and Jujube). Since WAHM brands are designed specifically for breastfeeding mothers and tend not to have gender-specific products, they generally do not create newborn baby sleepwear with gender-specific sizing. Because these types of items are designed more for function rather than style or fashion, they also tend not have a size chart attached.
When buying gender-specific infant sleepwear from either designer brand or WAHM brand, always follow the size chart provided on their website or in their catalogs—these charts can often be found on their homepages under “Style Details.” Additionally if you go over 20 pounds when your baby is born like we did you may want to order a size larger just because it will stretch out as your baby grows .
Newborn sleepwear is essential to your newborn’s comfort and your peace of mind.
If you’ve ever spent time around a newborn, then you know that they aren’t well-equipped to regulate their body temperature on their own. They have little control over their limbs and their ability to hold onto a blanket is still developing. This leaves them vulnerable if they’re wearing too much clothing, which can lead to overheating or being too cold.
In more severe cases, babies who are dressed too warmly can overheat and develop symptoms of heat stress, including vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. On the other hand, if babies aren’t dressed warmly enough for the weather or environment, they may be at risk for hypothermia or frostbite.
When choosing sleepwear for your baby (and in fact when dressing them in any kind of clothing) it’s important to consider safety above all else. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends sleepwear with no strings or ties that could potentially strangle a child if tied together or caught on something else—like crib slats—and no zippers near the face, so as not to inhibit breathing in any way…
Conclusion
Apparel for newborn babies is some of the most important clothing you’ll ever purchase. As special as it is, there are no short cuts: being sure to buy high-quality pieces that are safe, comfortable, breathable, and temperature regulating will make the difference between having a happy baby and one that’s miserable.
Without further ado…What you need to know about newborn sleepwear:
#1 Be Sure Wearing Sleepwear Means Doing It
Newborn sleepwear isn’t something that people typically do because they want to—it’s something they have to do if they want their baby to grow into a healthy child. Many people don’t realize this or take it seriously enough when they get their daughter out of the hospital and start using a diaper again.
Remember that your baby will want to be held all night long (especially at first), so she’ll need a way to be protected from drafts as well as her own touchy hands. Get her ready for naps with soft, cuddly sleepwear.
#2 Know What She Needs Baby sleep wear should fit tightly enough so it can properly fit around baby’s body but not so tight that it causes discomfort or chafes against baby’s skin.
#3 Sleepwear Should Serve Her Purpose Most newborns aren’t yet able to regulate their own temperatures. They’re also unable to control their breathing patterns—so sleepwear must be breathable enough so that they don’t overheat or get too cold while sleeping.
#4 In Addition To Being Comfortable And Safe Your newborn needs baby wear that is also comfortable and safe
#5 How Much Extra Should You Buy? To ensure your child has good nighttime rest without getting too hot during summer months, you need at least two sets of infant pajamas made with comfortable material and with three layers (one top layer which is breathable, one middle layer which prevents heat buildup under the top layer, and one bottom layer which prevents heat loss). In the winter months when low temperatures are common throughout the night.
