| If you are a first time parent to-be, | | | | life. After that, it is not as important |
| there are many tasks that must be | | | | unless you are taking them outside on a |
| accomplished before your new baby's | | | | chilly or cold day. For this purpose, |
| arrival. One important, and fun "labor | | | | you should have 1 or 2 fairly snug, hats |
| of love" is purchasing new baby clothes. | | | | for your baby. |
| However, with such a large choice of | | | | Proper Care for Baby Clothing |
| items, you may be asking yourself which | | | | When caring for baby clothing, there are |
| of these are essentials. This is crucial | | | | two schools of thought. The first is |
| information to know, as well as their | | | | that your little bundle of joy's clothes |
| proper care. | | | | should be washed in special detergents |
| Onesies | | | | to alleviate the risk of skin allergies. |
| "Onesies" are basically baby t-shirts | | | | There are numerous varieties of mild |
| and are a necessary baby clothing | | | | laundry soaps that are scent and |
| purchase. To keep the onesie from | | | | dye-free. Many of these detergents are |
| creeping up and exposing your baby's | | | | aimed at the baby market, such as Dreft |
| belly, most onesies have snaps in the | | | | that boasts "A gentle clean. Just for |
| crotch. They can be worn alone or as an | | | | baby". |
| undergarment. Onesies, also known as | | | | The other idea is that "gentle" laundry |
| rompers, come in basic white, colored or | | | | soaps are required for baby clothing. If |
| patterned varieties. For your basics, | | | | your baby's skin does not react |
| you should have between 5 to 10 onesies. | | | | adversely to certain detergents, then a |
| Sleepers | | | | special detergent is not necessary. |
| Sleepers are one-piece items with long | | | | Stain Removal |
| legs and long or short sleeves. They | | | | Your bundle of pink or blue will not |
| usually have snaps down the legs for | | | | think twice about staining their cutest |
| easy accessibility for late night diaper | | | | outfits. Certain formulas, baby food and |
| changes. | | | | stains caused by leaking diapers are |
| When preparing your basics, you should | | | | often difficult to remove from baby |
| have between 5 to 8 baby sleepers. These | | | | clothing. If pretreated before washing, |
| are necessary as it is recommended that | | | | some of the most stubborn stains can be |
| a newborn not sleep with thick blankets. | | | | eliminated, leaving the clothing both |
| This could inadvertently cause | | | | clean and in pristine condition. One |
| suffocation. The best material for both | | | | tried and true stain remover is |
| your baby's warmth and comfort are | | | | Oxi-Clean. You may want to "audition" or |
| cotton or fleece sleepers. | | | | try different stain removers to find the |
| Baby Socks | | | | one best suited for your laundry needs. |
| For your baby's requirements, you should | | | | Wash New Clothes Before Wear |
| purchase between 6 to 8 pairs of baby | | | | Before dressing your baby in new |
| socks. Although socks are not necessary | | | | clothes, it is essential that you wash |
| in warm weather, they should be worn if | | | | them first. Although baby clothing may |
| taking your little one outside in chilly | | | | look fresh and clean on department store |
| temperatures. They are also | | | | hangers, many have come into contact |
| indispensable at night if your baby is | | | | with dirt, little four legged creatures |
| wearing a sleeper without feet. | | | | and bugs during the shipping and |
| Baby socks are made of either thick or | | | | packaging process. |
| thin weaves. You should purchase a | | | | Minor skin irritations may occur from |
| combination of both, as thin socks are | | | | sizing placed on many pieces of baby |
| desirable if your baby is to wear shoes. | | | | clothing. Sizing is used to keep items |
| Hats | | | | looking nice until they are purchased. |
| Hats are baby clothing essentials for | | | | Getting prepared for your little one's |
| your little bundle. When taking care of | | | | new arrival is both a joyous and |
| your newborn, it is important to keep | | | | stressful time. Knowing what baby |
| them adequately warm. Newborns often | | | | clothing is essential in your little |
| have difficulty regulating their body | | | | one's layette and how to properly care |
| temperature and much of their heat | | | | for their clothing is one of the many |
| escapes through their head. | | | | tasks that lay before you. Knowledge is |
| It is recommended that your newborn wear | | | | power and being prepared is half the |
| a hat through his or her first month of | | | | battle. |