As a new
mom, knowing what to seem for once shopping for baby garments for that
super baby in your life is discouraging. supported my expertise in
raising 3 youngsters, here is my recommendation for keeping your baby
comfy and looking out lovable.
1. Go for soft collars — or no collars, and avoid
that fussiness around the neck. Lace collars look adorable in the store
but are a pain for sensitive newborn skin. You will end up regretting
the purchase five minutes after you put in on your precious baby.
2. Love the Onsies —Think about the
small openings that you are supposed to pull over your baby’s head.
They are so tiny and delicate that you don’t want to pull anything over
it. So, look for Onsies that have a bigger opening for the baby’s head
and then snaps or has a loose tie to close it up.Jackets that slip on and button up the front are great, but you’ll want a Onesie underneath (and underneath sleepers, too). So stock up on plain Onesies that you can layer under everything.
Original baby onesies by Dotcom-baby.com
3. Go for One-Piece Outfits — You want to avoid anything that is snug around the waist. When they first come home from the hospital, you have to consider how clothes and diapers rub against with their umbilical cord. Even when the cord falls off, though, pants can feel constraining. Pants are okay if they are soft cotton with a very gentle waistband, but avoid jeans or khaki pants until the baby is a little older.
One-piece outfits with feet are awesome—you’ll save the struggle constantly trying to put on those cute but useless socks.
4. Upscale Brands = durability and higher resale value–Brands that are better quality will last longer have some resale value through services like Moxie Jean or your local consignment sale. Those super-cheap clothes from a big box store might seem like a deal now but they will fade, fall apart after a few washes and won’t be accepted by most secondhand dealers.
5. Buy Upscale Resale — Save money and the planet an buy “like-new” clothing. You really can buy higher-quality clothing at the same prices as “throwaway” brands by shopping for gently used clothing at sites like www.dotcom-baby.com. Be sure to look for a satisfaction guarantee so that you know a retailer will stand behind the quality and condition of the clothing it sells.
The Bottom Line — Buying baby and kids’ clothes is a fun part of being a parent — and of course the goal is for the baby to be adorable AND happy. Enjoy!
