May 26th, 2009 by Bjoern

Shoes
The first shoes are normally put on when the baby crawls. They have a soft sole and the purpose of the shoe is to make sure the baby doesn’t get cold feet from draft.

When the child is about one year old - when it can stand and practise walking - the shoe should have a hard sole. The shoes should be high enough to support the ankles of the child.

There are a lot of considerations to make when buying baby clothes, but basically it’s quite easy. Parents have done it since ages and it almost always went good.

Just remember that clothes are supposed to keep the baby warm and in the summer it’s also functioning as a protection against the sun.

When the child is small - infant - it’s preferable to use clothes with long sleeves. The body should be covered with clothes while the baby can’t regulate the temperature so good yet.

When the child is growing the clothing can be shorter and shorter. Always use loose clothes. That way the baby can move freely and he is going to feel more comfortable.

An exception is sleeping wear. Many parents choose to wind their babys up quite tight. That is ok when they are going to sleep. That way there is no risk of the baby getting a blanket over his head, which eventually could cause suffocation.

Use white clothes. That way you can always see how dirty the clothes are. The baby should not have to stay in dirty clothes. That is not good for his health.

With that said, I wish you a lot of fun with your small ones. Enjoy the time!

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

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