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Few things seem more
important at a baby shower than duckies, monkeys and theme
colors. Once you get the baby home though, the most important
thing about baby clothes is how well they protect your
baby.Depending on the time of year that your baby is born, and
the type of climate you live in, there are a variety of concerns
to take into consideration for your baby's very sensitive
nature.
For summer babies, or
babies in warm climates, overheating is not the only concern. A
baby's skin is incredibly sensitive to light, especially with
the increasingly less protective o-zone layer.
Sunscreen is not the only
necessity for baby's sensitive skin. Keeping a towel or blanket
over the baby's carriage or bassinet during summer play is a
great way to keep the sun from harming your baby. Umbrellas and
pop up tents are also great for beach days. Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation but little to no sun—that way your baby
won’t get sunburned or have to squint at the bright sun rays.
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For daily summer wear,
onesies that are made of a lightweight cotton are a great
alternative to pants and shirts. In addition to being
comfortable, they will easily fit in a small bag or purse that
you can bring along in extra in case of a spill or accident.
Another bonus of your baby being born in the summer is that it
will keep shoe costs down, since a baby in a stroller in seventy
five to eighty degree weather does not really need to wear
shoes! Keeping a blanket in the stroller is important,
especially if you're in air conditioned buildings a lot, since
babies are a lot more sensitive to the change in air
temperature.
For winter wear, bundling
babies in layers is a good way to combat the difference between
heated buildings and the outside. Avoiding long stretches of
being outside in colder temperatures is probably a good idea,
but for short walks or trips between cars and buildings, warm
bundling is vital. If you live in a climate that has a lot of
snow, the danger of sun burn is even more prevalent than in the
summer, since it attacks from all angles. Warm socks, mittens,
and hats will do a good deal to keep most of the baby's body
heat in. Buntings that button down the front are a great way to
let the baby escape from the heat a little bit when you are
inside without too much effort for you or discomfort for the
baby.
Layers work in almost
every weather. As any New Englander will tell you, the ability
to put on a layer or take it off is the key to combating
shifting climates. This is particularly important for your baby,
who is much more sensitive than you to slight changes in
temperature or outside conditions. So keeping an extra sweater
around, or putting an onesie underneath warmer clothing is a
great way to prepare for anything that Mother Nature has in
store. She likes to keep new mothers on their toes!
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