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