Tips for wearing cloths in your newborn baby

What's the best way to get your new baby dressed in newborn baby clothing? Follow these steps to reduce your frustration and have your newborn dressed in no time flat.

1. Stick your hand all the way up the sleeve or leg, then take hold of your baby's arm or leg, wrapping your hand around toes or fingers, and gently pull it back through the sleeve or leg.
2. Put baby's legs in the short side first and then attempt the longer side second. This minimizes unnecessary twisting and will generally make baby more at ease.
3. In those first months, babies spend a lot of time on their backs and a row of buttons running up their spine will only serve to irritate them. In addition, they are tedious to fasten and to do so, you have to flip your baby over on its stomach while supporting its neck with one hand and snapping or buttoning with the other.

Nappies and nappy care in baby

Newborn nappies are two types they are disposable nappies and re- usable nappies. Disposable nappies are seen as being convenient to use, whether in the home or on the go! They consist of gel molecules which soak up the urine and lock it away from your baby’s skin, thus creating a lower risk of nappy rash.

There are many types of nappies on the market, and the best way of finding a suitable nappy is to experiment with different brands. The main things to look out for are a close snug fit to avoid leakage, and a good elasticated and adjustable waist band and leg holes to allow freedom of movement, and comfort. As your baby grows their needs change, as they become more mobile it is important to choose a nappy that allows a greater sense of freedom.

The amount of nappies you need per day is very variable, on average for a newborn baby you are likely to go through about 12 nappies in a 24 hour period. I would recommend buying nappies in bulk as it is more economical, however remember if your baby is on the borderline of weight, either go up to the next size, or buy a week’s supply at a time. You will find as a newborn they will not be in newborn nappies for long.

 Disposable nappies are not as cost effective or eco-friendly as terry toweling nappies, they contribute approximately 50% of household waste, and however there are eco-friendly nappies available to buy in large supermarkets. Many parents choose disposable nappies, as they are much easier to use, and involve no additional washing, for those in a smaller dwelling where drying washing is much trickier, disposable nappies are certainly more favorable, this does not mean that terry toweling nappies are not an option. 

Newborn baby's cloths and dressing

Size 000 is intended to fit babies from 0-3 months, and 00 to fit babies from 3-6 months. Some bigger newborns might even be ready to go straight into a size 00. You might have to roll the sleeves up, but it won’t be for long. Sizes vary between types of clothes and manufacturers, so you might want to compare them to other garments you already have, rather than going strictly by size. Because babies really do grow very fast, you might want to try buying the minimum number of clothes in each size.

  

Clothes should be soft, comfy and easy to take care of – you won’t have much time on your hands, so it’s best to avoid things that need hand washing and ironing. Look for stretchy jumpsuits that button at the front, and tops with envelope necks that are easier to get over your baby’s head. It’s incredibly tricky to dress (and undress) a shouting baby in something that’s difficult to get over the head, or that has 50 buttons up the back.

Doing the laundry becomes an almost daily occurrence with a baby, but you’ll still need plenty of changes of clothes. As a guide, the following will see you through for a newborn baby: