Part of the fun of being a parent is getting your baby dressed each day. However, you don't want dressing your little one to turn into an ordeal. Try to minimize the hassle, and getting your baby dressed and ready for the day will be a breeze.
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Easy On and Off Styles
Babies wriggle a lot, including when you're trying to dress them. This is one reason to choose baby clothes with easy fastenings like snaps instead of buttons.
Baby clothes should be stretchy enough to get over their heads and to maneuver their arms and legs into without hurting them. It helps if shirts have extra large openings with snaps or buttons on a side panel. This way, you slip a top over a baby's head and fasten the snaps or buttons for a perfect fit.
When pulling a shirt over a baby's head, stretch it out as widely as you can before attempting to pull it over. Slip a baby's hand into a sleeve and then pull her arm through the opening from the other end instead of pushing it through.
A good choice for pajamas are open-ended gowns. Because there are no fastenings, it's easy to change a baby's diaper; this is helpful for parents who have to change them in the middle of the night.
Easy-Care Fabrics
You want materials that are easy to care for when dressing a baby because babies get messy. Besides spitting up, they'll get dirty when eating or might have a diaper accident. Baby clothes should be machine washable because you'll go through a lot of different outfits.
Because babies may mess up their clothes, it's wise to take along at least two or three extra outfits if you're going out. It's also a good idea to put a bib on your baby, even if it's not feeding time. This way, if your baby spits up, it lands on the bib instead of his clothes.
Baby clothes should also be made of soft materials. They come in contact with a baby's delicate skin, and so should not be scratchy or rough; this helps your baby stay comfortable and content.
Don't Overdress
Some parents have a tendency to overdress their baby because they think children are always cooler than they are. While you should take along a blanket or sweater wherever you go, in case there's a chill in the air, there's no need to put extra layers on a baby if you feel comfortable yourself. If you put too many clothes on your baby, she will get overheated and uncomfortable.
