Your child will soon point the tip of his nose. To have everything with you during your stay in the maternity ward, plan a bag or a small suitcase with the baby’s birth trousseau. For his first months, follow our advice to choose soft and practical clothes.
And, because dressing an infant is also a matter of taste and fashion, we have selected for you pajamas, bodysuits, daywear and other cold specials as well as essential linen to live as easily as possible. baby’s first months.
The essential maternity kit
| It is a great pleasure to prepare, not without feverishness, the things that your little girl or your little boy will wear during the first hours, the first days of his life. So that you don’t forget anything when you go to the maternity ward, just one watchword: anticipate your purchases.
Small list of essentials to have in the birth trousseau to welcome baby well and not be caught off guard: |
- Body: 6
- Pajamas: 6
- Bra or cardigan: 5 (grandma can knit with a light heart!)
- Pair of socks: 6
- Pair of slippers: 1 or 2
- Cup: 1
- Sleeping bag: 1 or 2
- Bib: 6
- Cotton swaddle: a few
- Bathrobe and towel: in number
How to choose the right baby clothes?
Treat yourself, draw in what you like and succumb to the choice of colors (it’s not just white, pink and blue!) … but above all think about the practical aspect of the clothes when you prepare your little one’s birth trousseau.
The key word for the first few weeks: make life easier!
In the first days of life, the infant has no thermal regulation. It is therefore necessary to cover it well even if it is hot. Traditionally, a baby is advised to put on one more layer of clothing than an adult would.
Bodysuit, pajamas, waistcoat… it is essential that the clothes are easy to put on. You will thus avoid the crying of your child who, in general, does not like to be dressed, undressed … and you will be much more relaxed.
For the first few days, a bodysuit, long-sleeved pajamas, a sports bra and little slippers if it is a little chilly, will be quite sufficient to dress your little girl or your little boy.
Preferably, choose crossover bodysuits that do not slip over the head and pajamas with press studs that open all the way to the top. Newborns don’t like things to be passed through their heads.
A baby’s skin is very fragile. Preferably wear cotton clothes or even, for the most sophisticated mothers, organic cotton. Likewise, some detergents can be particularly aggressive for the delicate skin of a little one. Since clothes are in direct contact with their skin, they can cause irritation. To avoid this, it is important to use a detergent with hypoallergenic perfume and without preservatives Le Chat bébé. Developed with pediatricians, it will be more respectful and protect baby’s delicate skin.
For an (even) softer laundry, wash at a low temperature: 30 ° C.
Good to know : Some brands do the stitching and put the labels on the outside so that nothing irritating touches baby’s skin.
In my baby wardrobe, bodysuits and pajamas
They will certainly be the only clothes your little boy or girl has in the maternity ward and during the first weeks. Later they will be your child’s nightwear. The bodysuit and pajamas are therefore your baby’s first clothes, the essentials of the birth trousseau. Priority therefore to softness and practicality when planning a purchase to dress up your little one! |
Our selection of bodysuits and pajamas for your newborn baby
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Clothing diversification
As the baby grows up, he gains strength and opens up more to the world around him. He begins to have his little face, his sleeping positions and his own hand gestures. It is growing (and it comes very, very quickly!). You must therefore adapt your wardrobe accordingly.
Owl, it’s time to put on her first little outfits! Give Yourself to Your Heart: White is a mixed color that looks good on all babies and washes out easily. If the pastel colors are soft and very cocooning, the bright colors are also very nice for babies. So you have a wide choice when you want to make a purchase for your little prince or your little princess.
Some outfits for going out and for every day
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Bedroom side
When you return from maternity, the baby’s room is all ready and stylish. Have you thought about the laundry you will need daily after your trip? A little tour of the bedroom essentials to welcome your child …
The sleeping bag (or sleeping bag) Angel’s nest Also think in swaddling clothes. Indispensable for the first few weeks, they will be of great service to you! |
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