Baby clothes are one of the cutest things in the world. The tiny tops, pants, dresses, and jackets are so sweet that you just can’t resist shopping for baby clothes when you meet someone who is about to have a baby. There are a few things you should know about this type of clothing before you go shopping.
Almost everyone at the party will give newborn-sized baby clothes. These items are very cute and for most babies are items that are never used. A newborn baby doesn’t wear size small clothes for long before she outgrows them. To give your friend a gift for the new baby, he will actually be able to wear the items of clothing you are giving him in larger sizes.
Shop for items for babies 3-6 months or for babies 6-9 months. The new mom can bring the clothes up and put them away until the child can wear them. Then the baby will have items of clothing that she can transition into and the mother will be prepared for the future.
Make sure when shopping for baby clothes in sizes larger than newborn size that you try to find out what season the child will be wearing the items in. That way you don’t buy clothes they can’t wear because they aren’t appropriate for the time of year. To make sure this doesn’t happen, buy items like pajamas, t-shirts, or jeans that a baby can wear any time of the year.
Stick with items of clothing that are pastel in color. Pale yellows and greens will look appropriate on both a boy and a girl. You can get plain white t-shirts and pajamas and then decorate them with adorable iron-on transfers too. Just resist buying the bright pinks and deep blues that scream boy or girl.
Even if the parents have announced the sex of the child they are going to have, those ultrasounds have been known to be inaccurate. To be on the safe side, you should buy clothing that is unisex in design and color.
Try to remember to give the new mom a can of fabric protectant. You can apply this fabric protectant to clothing and all stains will wash away easily. Just include a note telling you to re-cover the clothes every 9 or 10 washes.
