May 26th, 2009 by Bjoern

Underskirts
The underskirt may very well be made out of cotton. It is used all around the year. For the hot summer months, cotton is to prefer since it has excellent capabilities of sucking the moist up from the baby’s skin. Wool and cotton are the best materials for underskirts.

Skirts
Skirts are not necessary for small children. It might look good, but only adds weight on the baby.

Nightgown
The nightgown should be made of cotton. They should be absorbent and easy to wash. You should have several nightgowns (some recommend as many as seven). It’s also recommended to use a fresh nightgown each night during the first four or five weeks of the baby’s life.

Night drawers
When the child is getting older, typically two or three years, he will use night drawers with feet. The night drawers are usually made of cashmere or light woolen materials which are easily laundered.

They can be weared over the baby’s thin slips and when it’s cool it may be used over the nightdress. It’s important to make sure there are no way of producing friction between the night drawer and the baby’s skin as this will be a cause of irritation.

Slips
When considering slips, it’s also important to make sure that nothing can scratch or irritate the baby’s skin. This is often a cause of eczema.

Sleeping bag
A sleeping bag is of inestimable value. It provides extra and secure covering for the baby. In the first weeks a light flannel material is to prefer, but later you can simply fold a blanket in such a manner that the child cannot uncover himself.

It’s quite normal that new parents start out buying too small clothes. Too short sleeves and too small around. This is a very common ground for crying babies. If the clothes are too small, your child won’t feel comfortable. He will probably have problems sleeping when the clothes are too tight.

Another typical problem is heavy and raw seams. They irritate the baby’s skin.
It is also common that newer parents buy heavy materials where lighter ones would serve better.

An unclean garment should never be put back on the child. Sour-smelling clothes should be changed at once as the might make the baby sick.

Suggested reading:
The Baby’s first Clothes - Part I
The Baby’s first Clothes - Part III
Baby Clothes and Safety Considerations
- Boy Clothes

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