Clothes shopping before the nine months is up is one of the best parts of getting ready for a baby. So whatdo you look for as you choose clothes for your new baby? Old time clothing manufacturers say not to buy too many newborn sizes. If this is your first child, you might be surprised how fast the little one grows. In addition, some don’t fit into newborn sizes anyway. Best to get something that will grow and stretch with the toddler. Chances are you may receive a lot of baby clothes as gifts. It is fine, and friends will understand if you exchange them for larger sizes. It’s not a bad idea to leave the tags on the clothes until you are sure the infant can comfortably wear the clothing.

So how do you dress the little loved one? Babies are very flexible but that does not mean they do not want comfort….just like us. They can bend into all sorts of shapes. But it is best to make sure ahead of time that the clothing, especially a babysuit has a full snap opening at the bottom or a long zipper in the front. This will make you feel more comfortable not having to see just how many shapes the youngster can bend into. If the clothing is meant to be pulled over the baby’s head (like a tee shirt or hoodie), be sure the lining in the neck is soft and stretches well so you don’t have to tug hard to get it over the baby’s next, possibly causing harm or pain.