Newborn Clothes Checklist: What You Actually Need
Newborns grow fast and go through several outfits a day. A short list of easy pieces beats a drawer full of outfits that are hard to put on.
For the first months
- Bodysuits: 7-10, short and long sleeve.
- Footed sleepers: 5-7, zip-front for night changes.
- Mittens or fold-over cuffs: to stop scratching.
- A snowsuit or warm one-piece: for cold-weather outings.
- Hats and socks: 2-3 each.
Skip
- Outfits with lots of buttons.
- Anything that goes over the head with a tight neck.
- Loose blankets in the crib; use a sleep sack instead.
Picks to look at
Koala print cotton bodysuits, 5-packFive short-sleeve cotton bodysuits in soft greys and greens, with koala prints and slogans.
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Plush koala hooded bathrobeA soft grey plush bathrobe with a koala-face hood, ears and a tie belt for after bath time.
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Hooded puffer snowsuit with bear earsA black quilted one-piece snowsuit with a fleece-lined hood, bear ears and a full zip.
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Striped zip sleeper with fox patchA teal striped cotton sleeper with a zip front, ribbed cuffs and a fox applique.
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