Having a baby this winter? Congratulations! You may be wondering how many clothes, and which types and layers, your baby will need.
When buying baby clothes, make sure they are machine washable, flame-resistant and made from soft, comfortable materials. Choose clothes that open at the front or have wide, envelope-style necks.
The checklist below is a minimum guide only. A winter baby needs a few more items than a summer baby, and you may like to have a few spares of each if your budget allows.
Clothes checklist for your winter baby
- 4 sleepsuits/babygrows
- 4 vests or bodysuits (check for a wide neck opening) – you may prefer long-sleeved ones
- 4 cardigans or jackets
- 1 hat (for outdoors only)
- 2 pairs of socks
- 2 pairs of mittens (many sleepsuits have built-in mittens, so you may not need any)
- 1 baby blanket
- 1 snowsuit or pramsuit (optional)
- 1 baby sleeping bag (optional)
As well as clothes, your baby will need nappies (reusable or disposable) – and you’ll want plenty of muslin squares! They’re very handy for protecting your clothes, mopping up sick and other bits and bobs, and can even double as an emergency nappy or breast pad 😉
Not sure how many layers your baby needs? My baby clothing layers guide shows you at a glance. Expecting a summer baby instead? See my clothes checklist for your summer baby.
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