| Yes there are a ton, I mean a ton of cute adorably | | | | blanketed ones for colder weather since you will not |
| baby clothes out there. But what do you really need to | | | | be putting any blankets in the crib, bassinet, what have |
| make sure your baby is well dressed, in terms of | | | | you, with your baby. Two to three per season is |
| comfort for his or her first few months? | | | | plenty. |
| Think layers. Much like an athlete dressing your baby in | | | | 4. Light knit hats. Baby's can lose a lot of heat through |
| layers will allow you to quickly adjust for weather, | | | | their tiny heads. Have about 3 on hand for wearing |
| temperature changes, AND diaper changes. | | | | daily. |
| 1. Undershirts that snap on the side are much easier to | | | | 5. Socks. I love socks and I could have you overdo it. If |
| take on and off than the ones that go over a baby's | | | | your baby will be wearing a lot of footed outfits they |
| head. You will want several of these, such as a dozen | | | | are not that necessary. If your baby will be in gowns |
| because you will find yourself changing them and | | | | then you need several. |
| therefore needing to wash them often. This is an | | | | 6. Bibs. Bibs become part of baby's outfit. When my |
| every season item. So whether your baby is born in | | | | nephew was teething he lived in a bib. About six easy |
| the winter or summer you will need them. Softer than | | | | to wash bibs is great. |
| most of your baby's other clothing they are also a nice | | | | 7. Blankets, also known as receiving blankets. You will |
| barrier for delicate skin. | | | | wrap your baby in these a lot in the first few weeks |
| 2. One piece baby bodysuits that snap at the crotch. In | | | | of life. They can get messy too so you want several. |
| the summer they will have short arms and your baby | | | | 8. Odd and Ends. In the winter have a snowsuit, knit |
| will live in these. In the winter they will usually have long | | | | hats, a couple of sweaters and warmer blankets. In |
| arms and you will add bottoms such as footed pants. | | | | the summer have sun hats and also a couple of |
| Get about three or four. You may also receive many | | | | sweaters. A nice dressy outfit for special occasions or |
| of these as gifts. | | | | church is a nice touch. Shoes come later or as gifts. |
| 3. There are these great gowns that are gathered at | | | | Your darling baby will grow very fast. Spending a mint |
| the feet, sometimes with a drawstring that you will | | | | on two month old clothing will leave you sad when you |
| want for your sleeping baby. This allows your baby to | | | | see how much of the items still have the tags on it |
| move their legs freely but still be covered up. The light | | | | after they have outgrown the clothing. Shop wisely. |
| cotton ones are great in the summer. There are also | | | | |