There really is nothing more beautiful than newborn baby clothes. Tiny socks, booties and bodysuits are so cute and it's no wonder many parents buy lots of new baby clothes that they often don't need.
In fact, a newborn grows very quickly and often needs new sizes. It is unlikely that the 0-3 month clothes will fit longer than 10 weeks as babies at this age grow and change very quickly. This means that you have to buy the next size every 2 weeks or every 2 months.
There is also the problem of diaper losses. On average, a newborn loses his clothes at least 3 times a day, which means you always need a few spare items.
Therefore, it is important to ask yourself how much newborn baby clothes you really need. To answer this question, one should consider the following factors:
-Wash laundry: If you do it every other day If you wash every day, you don't need that many outfits. However, if you only do laundry once a week or so, you should have enough laundry to last you the entire week.
Sizes: Newborn clothing comes in 2 sizes: 000 for babies 0-2 months and 00 for babies 3-4 months. The first size (0-2 months) can work for most babies including infants and should fit up to 10-12 weeks. This is the size to buy most if the baby was born weighing 2kg or more.
-Variety: When buying baby clothes, you should make sure that not all items are used equally. Some items, such as bodysuits and socks, are used more frequently than e.g.b Pants and dresses. Therefore, it is best to choose more of this type of clothing that you will wear more often, rather than outfits or outdoor clothing.
What clothes do I need for my newborn?
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5-7 pairs of socks are important for keeping baby's feet warm and should be worn almost every day, especially when not wearing pajamas.
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7 Diapers are also important as they need to be changed daily.
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7 Bodies are essential as they not only serve as a vest to cover the baby's chest but also keep the diaper in place. A good bodysuit has a wrap neck for ease of use and a button closure between the legs to make diaper changes easier. Since they will be worn every day, you should have seven of them and wash them a few times a week.
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2 jerseys are sufficient because they have to be worn when going for a walk even in summer and babies are usually already wrapped in lots of blankets. Cotton is the best material as most babies are sensitive to other materials.
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2 caps are necessary, one for cold weather and one for protection from direct sunlight when walking.
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2 pairs of mittens are sufficient as they are only used in very cold weather. They can also be used to protect the baby from scratches from their own nails.
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5 Pants are useful because they can be worn after a month and keep the baby's legs warm and free.
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2-3 diapers are a basic requirement for the baby as they need to be wrapped in them in the first few weeks and it can even happen that they are up to 15 months old. It is advisable to choose cotton diapers so that they can be changed overnight and possibly use a light blanket for changing.
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Outdoor suits are useful when taking baby outside, whether for a walk, running errands or visiting friends. However, it is not necessary to accumulate a lot of these types of clothes, as the baby rarely wears them and they will probably be too small in a month.
Organization is half the battle!
Organizing baby clothes is important to ensure your baby is wearing the right size and material and that the clothes are safe. One way to do this is to group clothes by size and use dividers in drawers or closets. Another option is to check the piles of clothes at least once a month and throw away any items that are too small. It is also important to ensure that the material of the clothing is breathable, soft and comfortable for the baby's skin. Avoid clothing with threads, beads, bows, and laces as these can cause suffocation, strangulation, or suffocation.
