Selecting Safe And Stylish Newborn And Infant Baby Clothing

Selecting Safe And Stylish Newborn And Infant Baby Clothing
By Claire Calkin

With such a vast selection of baby clothes available today,
parents need to select infant clothes that are comfortable,
durable and safe for their children to wear. Walk into any
newborn clothes store and you will be offered numerous options.
But how do you know these infant clothing will suit your baby
with regards to skin allergies, comfort, diaper changes, safety,
practicality and looking good. Follow our tips to find right
newborn clothing for your child so you can be sure that you get
the quality you pay for. With that in mind, you are likely to
find luxury baby clothes of higher quality from designer baby
clothes rather than a discount newborn clothing store. This
isn’t to say that you can’t find quality newborn clothing at a
discount store. Many points should be considered when a parent
is shopping for infant clothing.

Ensure that all the infant clothes are comfortable for you baby
by selecting newborn clothing that features wide leg, arm and
head openings. Baby clothes should not be too tight or small for
a child. Buy a size up to ensure a good fit. All sleepwear is to
be flame retardant and should be safe with no strings or buttons
that may be hazardous. All newborn clothes should be easy to
change in and out of. Crotch snaps make diaper changing fast and
easy. Select baby clothes with a button up front to ease stress
on the baby from having clothes pulled over their head. Onesies
are very practical clothing for babies to wear. These are a
one-piece suit from feet to neck and usually feature snap
crotches. Avoid clothes with decorations or small buttons, as
this can be a choking hazard. Overalls are not a good idea
unless they feature snap crotches.

When selecting luxury baby clothes, check what fabric the
clothes are made of to ensure the baby clothing is comfortable,
flame retardant (when required), warm and won’t react with your
child’s sensitive skin. Several baby clothes retailers are
bringing out newborn clothes that are made from organic fabrics
that are free from bleaches, pesticides, heavy dyes and feature
flame-retardant qualities. This fabric is light and allows skin
ventilation to keep the skin at an even body temperature while
absorbing body moisture. Merino wool is another natural fabric
that can feature no added synthetics or unnatural colours. It is
an ideal fabric for newborns and is unlike regular wool. This
wool is made with a natural method that doesn’t prepare the wool
through a chemical process like drenching or scouring. Unlike
newborn clothes made from synthetic fibres that may cause
overheating, merino wool is an insulating fibre that will keep
the body at a constant temperature. Baby clothing with a high
absorbency level will keep your baby feeling fresh and dry.

A few terms that may feature on baby clothing include Lycra,
polyester, cotton flannel, velour, faux fur, swan’s down,
Jacquard knit, cotton knit, brushed cotton and interlock knit.
Lycra is a synthetic fibre that is made from polymer that
contains polyurethane that means it is a very stretchy fabric.
Polyester is made with synthetic resins and is known for it’s
strong, light and weather resistant qualities. Brush cotton is a
fabric that has been brushed to remove lint and other excess
fibres to leave the cotton soft and smooth. Jacquard knit is a
pattern knit placed into the fabric while going through the
manufacturing process. Velour is a felt fabric very much like
velvet. Cotton flannel is a name for cotton that is twilled,
heavy and features a long plush nap. Also known as Canton
flannel or Swan’s down. Faux fur is a fabric that is made to
look and feel like animal fur. Interlock knit is a fabric with
lots of stretch due to heavily intertwined cotton that will
return to the original shape after washing.

About the Author: Claire Calkin operates several websites
covering clothing related topics. http://www.honeyandheather.com

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