Getting Clothes For Premature Babies

By Maryellen Lamb


Newborn babies need great care and attention. They need food, hospitality, rest and clothes that can make them very comfortable. Hence, getting clothes for premature babies is an essential thing one must do before and after the baby is born. If you do this early, you will have more time to take care of the other basic needs like feeding and bathing. Do not plan on a low budget because your new kid will be messy and thus require frequent changing.

One of the discouragements many parents have about buying the clothing before their arrival is that they are unable to predict their normal size. This should not be a problem if you can return the ones that do not fit well. Get a few 0-3 month clothes because they quickly outgrow this. If the scan reveals your baby is big, you may skip the 0-3 month wears entirely.

There are different wears for different seasons. A baby who is born in the winter needs something that can protect him or her from cold. Examples of winter clothes are fleece wears and snow suits. Hats and socks are also useful as they prevent cold from entering through the head and feet.

Any cloth you buy for your premature baby should not be tight. The cloth they wear should be free on them to allow free air-flow even while they sleep. Such wears prevent skin disorders such as rashes and also make the baby sleep well. Ribbons, several buttons and decorative items should be less or totally avoided.

Get several diapers especially if you are going for the disposable ones. Everyday, your child needs to change about 10-12 times until when he or she becomes older. If you fail to buy several diapers, you may not be able to wash frequently and this could tempt you to wear a dirty diaper on your baby. Dirty diapers should be avoided because they can be very infectious. Remember that your baby's immune system is not strong at the tender age.

Try to get about five to seven leggings. Since premature babies are messy, get the ones that are separable so you will not have to remove the whole clothes while changing. The waist band should be elastic because babies can gain weight easily. About two to three wearable blankets are also required. The blanket is a good night wear because it keeps the baby warm. It is better than the traditional blanket because it prevents the risk of suffocation while sleeping.

If the clothing is too expensive, select those that are one month above the baby's age. For example, if you are purchasing for a 2-month old child, get the ones that are for 3-month old children, especially if your child grows fast. However, bear in mind that the season can change within a month and the cloth may not be useful again.

You can get cheap clothes for premature babies from the right vendors. Buying in bulk attracts discounts so when buying in the summer, make budget for the winter wears too. Babies are priceless gifts so you should do anything possible to preserve and protect them.




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