![]() ![]() With all of that said, here are our picks for the most adorable outfits for bringing baby home: Preemie FavoritesĪre you having a baby in the winter? They will be winter-ready in this cable knit sweater romper. In addition, they are easy to change diapers in and can transition from car seat to arms to bassinet without issue. This provides just enough coverage on the skin to protect against sun, wind, or chill while being light enough to help them remain comfortable (or as comfortable as you can be as a 1-3 day-old baby strapped into a bucket seat). My personal preference is an adorable long-sleeved footed onesie (or footie pajamas as they are often called). They are much easier to use, stay on, and keep track of! Pro Mom Tip: Go for footed pants instead of pants and socks.When looking for material, go for something soft and not scratchy, like cotton or bamboo.But as a new mom, you will absolutely notice and cringe at the car seat straps touching their sensitive little skin, so a light pair of pants or leggings might be a helpful addition. ![]() I had a 10-pounder, and she did not fit into many newborn outfits! Bring two outfits (in two different sizes) in case you end up with a bigger baby.So make it easy on yourself and go with something simple! Frequent diaper changes mean you will have to undo snaps or deal with complicated articles of clothing continually.Fancy is cute until you have to undress and redress a fussy or sleepy newborn. While your focus might be on the car ride home, remember to dress your baby in something that will make life easier once you get home.A Few Practical Tips for Dressing Your Newborn for Travel Home: Most hospitals provide hats that would also work perfectly fine for the car ride home. Fortunately, I was lucky to have a second option for both. I’ve experienced having too large of a hat and a baby with a giant head that did not fit a newborn hat. Be sure to bring a few different sizes of hats if you want one to match the outfit you pick. A hat and socks (if not using footed pants) will help keep them warm without risking overheating. 1Ī long-sleeve footed pajama or layette set is a great choice for most newborns. ![]() Babies have more difficulty regulating their body temperature and therefore rely on us to dress them appropriately. However, as a rule of thumb, most new babies should be dressed with warmth in mind. Of course, you want to ensure your baby is warm enough in the cold and keep them from overheating in warmer temperatures. Your location or time of year when giving birth may impact outfit choices. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Dressing for the Weather & Warmth Babies should be dressed, keeping both comfort and weather in mind. Whether you live just around the corner from your birth center or hospital or have a long drive ahead, most babies will be traveling home in an infant car seat. Tips for Choosing Baby’s Coming Home Outfit From comfort, weather, and practical advice, we share our top tips for choosing a newborn’s outfit and highlight a few of our favorites below. However, there are some key things to remember when planning your newborn’s coming home outfit. The outfit they are wearing will not make or break the experience. Bringing a baby home from the hospital is a joyous (albeit slightly terrifying) time for new parents. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to. It makes sense then that many moms-to-be put a little extra thought and planning into the iconic outfit. It is also likely to be shared across social media, celebrating the big moment of leaving the cocoon of the hospital and entering the real world. For many babies, the coming home outfit is the first “real” clothing they will put on. But during both pregnancies, I spent days deciding what outfit would be just the right thing to introduce my daughters to the world. ![]() It was a 15-minute drive home from the hospital. ![]()
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