Sunday, February 26, 2012

Baby Clothes - Size Chart

Babies grow at an alarming rate and the following chart provides guidelines on clothes and sizes. New parents are generally inundated with clothes for new born babies but these are usually outgrown in the matter of a few weeks. Top Tip for clothes - Specify some different sizes to kind friends and family who wish to buy a clothes gift! The size chart below is a perfect illustration of this potential problem. Prepare for the Baby Shower and ensure that you have a variety of sizes lasting through the baby's first year !
Clothes Sizes for Layette
SIZEHEIGHTWEIGHTAGE
Newborn / Small 18-23 in 8-12 lbs 0-3 months
Medium 23-25 in 12-18 lbs 3-6 months
Large  25-27 in 19-21 lbs 6-9 months
Extra Large 27-29 in 21-23 lbs 9-12months
Baby Clothes - What exactly is a Layette ? Where does the word ' layette ' originate ?
One of the first thoughts that come to mind regarding baby checklists is the baby layette checklist. Many people think that a layette relates just to the baby's clothes. The meaning of a layette encompasses a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant. The word layette comes from the French word layette, a diminutive of laye box, from Middle Dutch ' lade ' which is akin to the Old English or Old High German word ' hladan ' meaning to load. So there you have it ! Get ready to load a box with newborn baby's clothing and equipment and get together your new born baby's layette - using the Baby Layette Checklist !
Designer Baby Clothes
Parents are naturally proud of their new addition to the family and the baby's clothes are important. Many parents have an interest in Designer baby clothes. If your friends are family also wish to purchase any baby designer clothes it is wise to remember the alarming growth rates in the baby's first year. The appeal of Designer clothes is that, although they are not totally unique, they are by nature very unusual. Baby Designer Clothes are great for special family functions and, of course, for any professional family portraits or photographs. Top Tips - Use Designer baby clothes sparingly and remember that Designer clothes should be purchased in a variety of different sizes to last the whole of the first year.
Unique Baby Clothes
If it's unique baby clothes that you are searching for then look to your family! The art of knitting and crochet has not yet died and these would certainly provide you with unique clothes! The unique nature of these clothes will provide you with various options:
  • Funky Colors for baby Clothes - Choose from a range of funky colors and break out of the traditional pink, blue and lemon!
  • Funky Designs for Baby Clothes - Choose from the vast variety of unique funky patterns that are available
  • Organic Materials for Baby Clothes - You can choose and ensure that they are completely organic if this is your preference
Go one step further - learn to make unique baby clothes yourself. Delight an aunt or grandma with your request and don't allow the old traditions to die out!

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

10 Products You Probably Didn't Know You Needed - Newborn Essentials

1. Hands-Free Breast Pump Device

Hands-free breast pump device
If planning to give pumping a try, a hands-free pumping device can be a real time saver. At work or at home, this handy gadget will help save a few precious minutes, which are at a premium for new moms.

 

2. Nasal Aspirator

Nasal Aspirator
When your baby has a stuffy nose it is easy to feel very helpless as a new parent. You can help your newborn breathe easier with a nasal aspirator. This funny-looking gadget can be battery powered, parent-suction powered, or bulb-suction powered, and can be a real help when your child has a cold.



3. Waterproof Mattress Pad

mattress pads
Accidents happen, it's a fact. Keep the crib dry and ready for a quick change by having two waterproof mattress pads on hand and ready to go. Many parents think of buying extra sheets for the mattress, but a mattress pad will keep the mattress clean, and having two will let you change one while the other is in the washer.

 



4. White Noise Machine

White Noise Machine
Tiptoeing around the house for hours might seem easy, but if you have older children in the house, or ever expect to wash dishes, or walk on your wood floors, or do anything at all while baby is sleeping, it can get old fast. A white noise machine can help block some of the other noise in your home while your newborn naps. Many newborns also like the heartbeat sounds and womb sounds that some of these machines supply.


5. Swaddle Blankets

swaddle blankets
The ever-elusive multiple-hour sleep is what most new parents are looking for. Many babies are able to sleep longer if they are swaddled in a swaddle blanket. If the swaddle fold becomes too complicated, or your little Hercules breaks out of the swaddle, there are swaddle blankets that velcro or zip closed and can provide a little more stabilit


6. Glider

Gliders
Late-night feedings can go on for months. Having a comfortable place to feed your newborn, and to lull him or her back to dreamtime, is essential. A glider can provide the soft, gentle, rocking motion that could be the ticket to you both getting your much-needed sleep.


7. Sling or Wrap

Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat
After being held in a small, warm space for so long, many newborns crave being held close to your body so they can hear your heartbeat. Snuggling your sweet little one is natural, but sometimes you need to use your hands. A good way to keep your baby close, but still be able to function, is a sling or a wrap. Baby wearing can help you and baby stay happy and move through the world together.

8. Travel Swing

Travel swings
Babies require a lot of furniture and gear, which can get overwhelming. Many parents don't want to buy a large swing that takes up a lot of room, but many babies crave the rocking motion that swings can provide. A compact and portable travel swing can do the work for you. These can also come in handy when you are going to the grandparents' house or on a vacation, as they fold and pack easily


9. Diaper Caddy

Diaper Caddy
Along with sleeping all the time, babies seem to need changing all the time. In the first few weeks and months, the diaper changes are never ending. If your nursery isn't very close to the area in your home where you do most of your living, you might want to consider a diaper caddy. These handy storage units will hold all you need for a quick change in any room. These were especially helpful for our editors who had nurseries on the second or third floor but living areas on the first floor--climbing a lot of stairs is the last thing you want to do as a sleep-deprived new parent.

10. Moses Basket

Moses baskets
Newborns sleep all the time. And while it is great to get them sleeping in a crib from your first moments home, it isn't always that easy. Having a Moses basket that you can move easily from room to room (without baby in it!) allows you to then rest your tired arms and maybe even take a quick shower while still keeping baby close by.


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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Newborn Christmas Baby Gifts and Clothes For Boys

Jingle BellsSometimes it is difficult to know exactly what to get that beautiful package of joy arrived just in time for Christmas. There are many wonderful gifts for children are available and will be the perfect baby gift. This is a wonderful year, and make it even more special when you have a new life to share. Here are our top 10 gifts for a newborn baby on Christmas day.

This time of year when the world is full of good holiday and family celebrations often valuable minds of those less fortunate than themselves. Together for Children  is the most expensive gift for Christmas.

This is a wonderful gift to charity to save the lives of children around the world. When you give you get a card that says what you give to mothers and children less fortunate than receiving gifts. A child who has obtained a gift for her keep it for life, they just know that when your children make a difference in the lives of other children. This is a very good baby gift at Christmas.

Baby Einstein Bedtime Wagon - Shower or Christmas Holiday Gift Idea for Newborns

It's cute and funny Santa does not exist, but I can not read it but nothing Christmas Baby T-Shirt is a wonderful Christmas gift for a newborn child on your list. This T-shirt was created pretty nappy heads and are available in sizes 0-6 months to 2-4 years. You are sure to find the appropriate size. This T-shirt with red and white Christmas are beautiful and fun.

Find yourself in awe of this beautiful baby gifts for Christmas. This beautiful custom white porcelain Train Piggy Bank is a gift that a person is a treasure of my life until the end. This piggy bank is a gift you should put on your list. Details on each side of the train outstanding, with blue details, this is a wonderful Christmas gift for a child. The best design features on the front of the rolling train, where you can have the names of children graduated in 22 carat gold. What wonderful memories.

Bear Blanca  is a good Christmas gift for each child. This coverage must grow comfortable with the baby in their infant years, the form of creative baby gift, that. As the scope of the hidden foot, then turned it into a bear bear and blanket folds in the blankets into the abdomen bears. If your child takes comfort in the formula can still be seen.

Baby's 1st Christmas Rocking Horse

The bright colors Tooting Teddy Train is a wonderful Christmas gift that will help your child develop new skills. This is a toy train rainbow displays the amount of memory to facilitate the children. Tooting Teddy real train sounds that are sure to keep baby entertained. This baby gift, definitely get a lot of laughs.
Another great Christmas gift for a baby shower bamboo children . This dress is very well made with bamboo, a softer and more absorbing than cotton. This dress is so beautiful to stay warm and dry after bathing. Feel secure knowing that the bamboo grown without pesticides, making it safe for a little network in your Christmas list.
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Tips choosing the perfect Christmas clothes for kids

Child's Toddler Christmas Elf Costume (2-4T)Christmas clothes for the kids need to be bright, colorful and vibrant, as nowadays even the kids don’t like to get casual with their Christmas clothes. Though there numerous options available for the Christmas clothes for kids in the market but then also you need to be extra careful while choosing the ideal Christmas clothes for kids. The care should be taken that the clothes should be comfortable for the kids and at the same time should also make them look smart.

Provided below are some of the tips, which can help you in choosing the perfect Christmas clothes for kids.
  • From the very beginning the colors of dresses are used by the society for distinguishing between the two genders, as pink color was specified for the girls while the blue color was specified for the boys.
  • Keep in mind this distinction of the colors for choosing the colors of the dresses for kids.
  • It is always better to go to designer showrooms rather than the ordinary showrooms.
  • Designer showrooms not only provide numerous options for kid clothing but also guarantee the good quality of the Christmas clothes.
  • Don’t go for the clothes, which come with numerous buttons or other decorations.
  • As the kids always have the habit of putting their clothes in their mouths, so the decorative items on the clothes can be of harm to them.
  • Don’t go for the clothes which can bring harm to your kid’s skin, as kid’s skin is really soft and can be harmed by any kind of clothe if care is not taken.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Daily Link Roundup Top Tips for Buying Baby Clothes

Many people enjoy giving baby clothes as presents, but they usually buy the small sizes that won't fit for long. Take advantage of this by not buying too many before your baby is born, then buy wisely to get the best value for money.

1. Always choose one size ahead of your baby's actual age. Sizes can be on the small side and babies grow quickly. Most 6-month-old babies can wear clothes size 9–12 months, 1-year-olds wear size 2 and so on. But do take account of the season – lightweight summer clothes are no use in the winter, and vice versa.

2. When sales shopping, get clothes for the coming months. If your child is 9 months old in January, buy clothes for 18–24 months in anticipation of the following winter. In 'expensive' baby shops, head for the sale rails – there's nearly always one in Baby Gap, and bargains of up to 50% off – sometimes more – can be had.


3. Be selective when buying up-market babywear. There's little point in paying top price for vests, plain tops or tights, for example – just mix in cheaper labels with some branded goods and you'll give the impression of full designer wear but pay a fraction of the cost.

4. If you are tempted by expensive clothing for your baby, consider whether it is good value for money. Trousers and practical dresses may be worn enough to justify the outlay, but avoid paying top price for an outfit for special occasions – it might only get one airing. See if you can borrow a special occasion outfit instead.

5. For some real bargains, go along to nearly new sales and secondhand babywear shops. Babies grow very quickly and favorite clothes are often outgrown long before they're worn out. You can benefit from what other people have had to throw out; some items may still carry the original shop tag, indicating that they've never been worn.

6. Good deals can be had on Amazon Baby Apparel & Accessories
You'll find secondhand and brand new designer baby clothes being sold for next to nothing.
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