How to Dress a Baby Girl
Mothers-to-be prepare from childhood how to dress a newborn, specifically a baby girl. If you have a new daughter, the opportunities are endless to ensure your little angel wows her admirers wherever she goes. However there are a few other practical matters that need to be taken into consideration when picking out your baby’s wardrobe, which ensure she remains as comfortable as she is cute.
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Comfort
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Fabrics play an important role in choosing outfits for your baby girl. Frilly dresses are cute but may also prove scratchy or uncomfortable for long-term wear. Test the fabric to ensure softness for any clothing that comes in contact with your baby's delicate skin. Ensure that seams around the neck and armpit are not restrictive or irritating, which can affect your baby's comfort. Breathable, natural fabrics like cotton are not only soft; they also help regulate her body temperature to make sure she doesn't overheat.
Convenience
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Your time is already limited as you tend to your newborn's needs. Pick those clothes which help make your job keeping her cozy, warm and dry easier without keeping you chained to the washer all day. Stock up on items such as one0piece body suits, marketed as "onesies," that you can quickly change your baby into and out of throughout the day. These onesies are compact enough that you can keep at least six on hand even when you are out and about.
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Seasonal Considerations
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As their skin is more sensitive and their bodies unable to regulate body temperatures like adults, babies need special consideration when it comes to weather extremes. Going overboard, however, can actually be detrimental to your baby. In the winter, count all the layers you wear and simply add that number plus one more layer to your baby. This can be as simple as a blanket or rain-covering to keep her warm and dry. If she wears a cute little sundress in the summer, use baby-appropriate, unscented sunscreen to cover her arms and legs. Hats are a stylish way to coordinate her outfit as well as protect her face from the dangerous rays of the mid-day sun.
A Note About Color
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By the turn of the 20th century, newborns were typically dressed in white regardless of gender. By 1918 "The Infant's Department" suggested the "stronger" color of pink for boys and the "prettier" color of blue for girls. Over that century, however, pink was most attributed to all things feminine, including clothing for infant girls. Some parents prefer to avoid such gender-specific identifiers for their children. By 2010 a Swedish couple went so far to refuse to specify whether the child is male or female at all, to avoid attaching societal expectations of gender onto their child. According to an interview in the Guardian, the mother stated, "It's cruel to bring a child into the world with a blue or pink stamp on their forehead." This makes the choice of color for your daughter’s wardrobe as unlimited as your own personal preference.
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