The Essential Clothes List for Baby's Birth

The birth of a baby is a magical moment, but also a major upheaval in the lives of parents. To give your little bundle of joy a warm welcome, it's essential to prepare his or her trousseau. One of the most important things to plan for is, of course, the baby's wardrobe. However, with so many clothes available in shops, it can be difficult to find what you need without overloading yourself. So here's a list of essential clothes for the birth of your baby that are practical, comfortable and tailored to your newborn's needs.

1. The bodysuit: a wardrobe essential

The bodysuit is without doubt the most essential item of clothing in a baby's trousseau. It serves as a base layer and can be worn almost all the time under other items of clothing. The basic models are made from OEKO TEX cotton, which is soft and breathable for baby's delicate skin.

Advice:

•     Remember to vary long and short sleeves depending on the season, but you'll need more long sleeves! (In summer, it's not necessarily hot day and night and every day).
•     Plan on 6 to 8 onesies for the first few days, as baby may need them several times a day due to spit-up or leaking nappies. If you have classic onesies, you can take 3 newborn onesies and 3 1-month onesies. The 1-month onesies will serve as a ‘back-up’ and you won't have to buy birth-sized onesies that babies generally only wear for 1 week! Some babies are too big for birth size... from birth...

2. Pyjamas or onesies: Comfort and practicality

Pyjamas or onesies are ultra-practical unisex garments for baby's first few weeks. They cover the whole body, keeping baby warm and avoiding the risk of clothes ‘drifting’ while he's sleeping.

Tips :

    Opt for models with free feet so that you can wear them for longer, but then bring some good warm slippers! Otherwise, pyjamas that cover the feet are very practical.
    Make sure the onesies are easy to put on, with zips or press studs.
    Plan on 4 to 6 pyjamas, depending on the weather and your newborn's needs.

3. The birth cocoon or sleeping bag: For a peaceful night's sleep

4. Bonnets : Useful Accessories for Baby

Don't underestimate the importance of these accessories, especially if your baby is born in winter. Hats help to protect baby's head from the cold and heat loss, so a woollen hat is better than a cotton one! (merino wool)

Advice :

    Make sure you have 2 to 3 soft wool (merino) hats: be careful, baby's head varies a lot during the first 3 months, so make sure you have different sizes! Wool hats are more stretchy than cotton hats.

5. Coat or blanket

When baby goes out to hospital or on family outings, it's vital to protect him from the cold. A coat and overalls are the basic choices, but newborns hate being dressed and undressed a lot. A blanket is much more practical! Wrapping baby up will be quicker and much more comfortable for baby.

Tips :

    Wetsuits, which are often made of synthetic materials, are often too warm for baby. They're best suited to mountainous regions, but not for a short trip in the car. Baby will scream if he's too hot...
    baby doesn't like having his clothes pulled over him, so use a blanket! (in merino wool: thermo-regulating)
    If you opt for a coat, make sure it has wide sleeves! (the German brand Disana is great for this).

6. Socks and booties: keeping baby warm even in summer.

Socks are essential to keep baby's feet warm, especially in the first few months when they are still sensitive to changes in temperature.

Here's some advice:

    Choose stretchy merino socks.
    Avoid models that are too tight, which could restrict baby's blood circulation.
    Slippers that can be pulled up the leg are very useful for outings in a baby carrier.

8. Trousers or overalls: For layering if necessary

Although they're used less often than bodysuits or pyjamas, a pair of trousers or dungarees can be useful for certain occasions. Often wider than outerwear, they can be used to layer clothes when going out.

Advice:

    Choose stretchy trousers with a flexible waistband that won't compress baby's tummy.
    Dungarees are practical because they can be put on quickly, especially for outings.

8. Waistcoats and jumpers: parents often make mistakes:

When you buy a cardigan or jumper, the idea is to provide something warm for baby. However, cardigans and jumpers are often made from cotton or acrylic/polyamide.

Be careful, synthetic materials catch fire easily, and often cause baby to overheat and scream when he gets too hot!

As for cotton, it's not warm enough. So opt for cardigans or jumpers made from wool or containing wool, as the cardigan will be more effective for its intended purpose: keeping him warm. And baby will still be able to thermoregulate, and won't scream, for example, when you go into very hot shops, doctor's waiting rooms, or when the car is very hot!

9- pleasure’ purchases

We often splurge on 1 or more baby outfits. But be careful: avoid jeans, tight-fitting clothes or clothes that are not elasticated. Baby won't be comfortable and won't be able to develop the motor skills that start at birth.

Advice:

    A little dress: to be avoided from turning over: the dress prevents baby from crawling or crawling properly.
    Tight-fitting clothes: avoid from birth.
    Choose clothes made from natural materials to avoid irritating baby's fragile skin.
    From 3 months onwards, put baby bare-legged on the play mat so that he can discover crawling and crawling on his hands and knees. Clothes on the legs are too slippery...

10. The Changing Bag: Don't forget the extras

Finally, although it's not directly part of your baby's clothes, the changing bag is essential for carrying all your baby's spare clothes when you're out and about. You'll need to slip in a few bodysuits, pyjamas, gloves and hats, as well as nappies and wipes.

Tips:

    Pack several changes of clothes in your changing bag, especially for the first few weeks.
    Don't forget a small first-aid kit for baby (nappy, wipes, bottle, etc.), even for short outings.

Summary

Pour la naissance de bébé, il est important de privilégier des vêtements simples, pratiques et adaptés à sa peau délicate. Le body, le pyjama, la gigoteuse, les bonnets , la couverture et les chaussettes sont des essentiels à avoir dans votre trousseau. N’oubliez pas que le confort et la sécurité de votre bébé sont primordiaux, alors choisissez des vêtements doux, respirants et faciles à enfiler.

Le manteau sera utile à partir de 5 mois selon la saison (avant la couverture chaude suffit).

Préparer la garde-robe de votre bébé avec soin vous permettra de vivre ces premiers mois avec sérénité. Pas besoin de surcharger votre placard : l’essentiel est de privilégier la qualité et la praticité !

Bébé change vite de taille de vêtement! Avoir la taille suivante est une bonne idée.