| Choosing your baby clothes shouldn't be a problem. | | | | these items. Not only do they make the baby dry and |
| Baby needs are basic and simple. The following are | | | | comfortable, baby diapers also make a mom's life |
| the practical necessities: baby shirts, baby rompers, | | | | easier. Choose whether you want the cloth diaper or |
| baby sleepwear, baby bibs, baby burp cloths, and of | | | | the disposable baby diapers. Both have their pros and |
| course, baby diapers. You may expand these by | | | | cons, so weigh your priorities well. |
| adding caps or bonnets, bodysuits, socks or booties, | | | | Cloth diapers may be used again and again since they |
| stretches, sweaters or cardigans, tops and bottoms, | | | | can be washed over and over again. However, in |
| and baby shoes. | | | | addition to the time and energy spent in doing the |
| When shopping, opt for comfort instead of cuteness. | | | | chore, the washing also involves the use of water, |
| Snap-crotch bottoms and expandable necklines are | | | | soap, bleach, and electricity (if you prefer to use the |
| advisable as they provide ease of dressing for baby. | | | | washer). Disposable diapers, on the other hand, offer a |
| Don't forget to check for anything that's loose like | | | | convenience that cloth diapers do not. They come |
| snaps, buttons, and hooks as these are choking | | | | especially handy when you are out traveling with your |
| hazards. You may also try buying baby clothes in one | | | | baby. They can be a drain on your budget, though, plus |
| size larger; this stretches your money as the item is | | | | they add up to the solid waste in the landfill and take |
| not immediately outgrown. For baby shoes, soft and | | | | such a long time to degrade. Cloth or disposable, |
| flexible ones with velcro fasteners are the best. | | | | choose the kind that is of good quality, affordable, and |
| Babies undoubtedly need baby diapers so stock up on | | | | more eco-friendly. |