Dressing Your Baby-Baby care
- By:Robert Baird Baird
Babies grow out of clothes very quickly in the early months, so don't spend a lot of money on small-size baby wear. Many of the presents you will be given for your baby will be tiny outfits that will only fit your child for the first few weeks, so you should concentrate on buying a few practical, simple items for the first four months.
How To Dress And Undress Your Baby
Many parents are nervous about dressing their very young baby, particularly when it involves handling his wobbly head with its soft fontanelle. Always lay him down on his back on a changing mat or towel to dress and undress him it's safer, and you'll both feel more secure. Although your baby doesn't know day from night, night gowns may be easier to use when he's tiny. By the time he's three or four months old, he will have developed some head control, and you can safely dress and undress him on your lap, if you haven't had the confidence to do so previously.
Putting On Your Baby's Shirt
Shins are probably the most awkward items of clothing to put on a tiny baby, because they have to be put on over his head, which is the biggest yet least manageable part of his body.Most T-shirts are now designed with wide, envelope necks or shoulder fastenings to make it easier for you to slide the shirt over his head.
Choosing Clothes
Look for clothes that are simple to put on and take off, and quick to wash and dry.
Choose roomy garments, with loose elastic at the cuffs.
Snaps are better than buttons.
Avoid ribbons they may be difficult to undo.
Avoid pure wool, which may irritate skin. Choose nonirritating fabrics, such as cotton.
Only get machine washable, colorfast clothing.
Always look for labels that indicate clothes are in flammable.
Clothes can safely be bought secondhand, but check for flammability, shrinkage, and the condition of fastenings.
Nightgowns are quick to put on and allow easy access to the diaper.
Buy adequate protective clothing to avoid sun damage.
You Will Need
Basic for a new baby
6-8 T-shirts or body suits 6-8 stretch suits
2-3 Cardigan sweaters 2-3 pairs of socks
Protective clothing and sunhat for sun protection
1 Blanket or shawl
Use ful extras
2 Pairs of scratch mittens
2 Nightgowns
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