How to Pick a Baby Sleeper

Baby sleepers are the epitome of cozy and soft. With many styles to choose from it can be overwhelming to pick just what a baby will need. Follow a few simple tips to help narrow down the choices and have your baby wearing snuggly new pajamas in no time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose gender specific colors if you know the sex of the baby. Buy pinks and purples for girls and blues and greens for boys. Save yellow for those babies that prefer to remain mysterious until birth.

2. Purchase light weight pajamas for warmer months. Buy blanket sleepers for winter babies.

3. Buy just a few newborn size pajamas. Pick a size that will allow a fast growing baby to wear for a few months.

4. Buy pajamas made from soft material. Avoid polyesters that will ball up and become scratchy with repeated washings.

5. Choose pajamas that have a button crotch for easy diaper changes. Save zipper pajamas for bigger babies that don't need changing as often.

6. Purchase clothing that is meant to be used for sleeping. Lounge wear clothing for babies is not flame-retardant.

7. Go for cute. Babies are little for a short time. Choose cute patterns that definitely speak baby. All too soon you will have a toddler that will want a say in pajama wear.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash baby sleepers according to manufacturer instructions to maintain flame-retardant qualities.
• Look for baby sleepers at any children's clothing store.
• Purchase good quality sleepers even if it requires spending a little extra. They will last longer and are less likely to lose snaps.

Resources

• Discounted sleepwear.