Baby Clothes and Other Baby Necessities

Congratulations! You are pregnant with your first baby!!!! What a great news to start the year off!!!

You are excited with the arrival of your baby and you think that as early as your first trimester, you need to start buying baby clothes and other essentials. But before strutting your way to the baby stores, you need to consider first on the must-haves that your baby would need in her closet.

Tie-sides

Back in our parents's days, tie-sides are must-haves for newborns. Because their necks and heads are still very fragile, all you have to do is roll him on each side for a quick change. Basic tees with snaps by the nape are also great and ideal for newborns.

Onesies, rompers, or overalls

Onesies are one-piece infant suits with snaps or buttons by the diaper area that prevent it from riding up and exposing the baby's tummy. A romper is a loose-fitting onesie that has "shorts" for its bottom. An overall, on the other hand, has full length pants and is usually worn as sleepwear to keep the baby warm during the night or in very cold weather. These baby items are very essential to have for your newborn.

Mittens

Mittens are very important also. They prevent the baby from scratching his face as newborn fingernails are too tricky to trim yet. Be careful when putting these on your baby as there have been cases where the pull-string is wrapped around the baby's wrists too tightly and that is dangerous for the baby's health, as it causes redness and swelling because the blodd flow is disrupted.

Socks and booties

These are also essential to have for your newborn. These baby items prevent baby's feet from getting too cold. It is very important that the feet temperature is the same as that of the baby's body. Socks and booties also prevent your baby's feet from infections and insect bites.

Tees

These are perfect for your baby also. Be sure to snip off the tags, especially when your baby's skin is on the sensitive side, as they can be itchy and irritating to the baby's neck.

Pj's

Pj's are important sleepwear for your baby because of the protection it offers to your baby's legs and also for the comfort it gives to the baby's skin. Opt for sizes that are large enough to fit into your baby's bottom with his diapers on. Make sure the garters are not too tight.

Dressy clothes



Have one or two sets of these cute and adorable clothing essential. Look for simple yet stylish dress-up clothes. However, it is not advisable to take your baby out to the mall until age 6 months or when she has received the core set of vaccines.



Hats



These baby essentials shield your baby from the scorching heat of the outdoors. Be sure it's not too tight or too warm for your little one's head.



Clothes to keep warm



Have one or two jackets or sweaters in your baby bag, just in case the weather changes.