Ultimate baby clothing checklist
This handy guide will help you stock your baby's wardrobe for the first few months and beyond.
The
basics
Sunny weather
Cold weather
Special
outfits
The basics
These are the clothes your baby will wear every day, and the amount you'll need in each size.
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Burt's Bees Baby Jumpsuit
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Newborn Liquid Detergent
Dreft Stage 1:
This hypoallergenic detergent is specially made for newborn babies’ delicate skin, and is tough on stains.
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5 to 7 Pants
Pants or leggings are great for layering to keep little legs warm when it’s chilly. Choose neutral colors to go with all your bodysuits.
Gerber Baby Pants
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Cloud Island Long Sleeve Bodysuit
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5 to 7 Bodysuits
Bodysuits come in long and short sleeve styles for comfort in any weather. Buy a bundle to get the most bang for your buck.
Lamaze Baby Organic Short Sleeve Bodysuits
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Carter’s Fleece Footed Sleep & Play
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5 to 7 Sleepers
Sleepers are basically pajamas that your baby can both sleep and play in.
2 Hats
Keep your baby's cute little noggin warm with beanie-style hats.
Cloud Island Baby Hats
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5 to 7 Socks or booties
Even when the weather is warm, you’ll want to make sure your baby’s feet are cozy.
Burt’s Bees Baby Socks
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Hudson Baby Fleece Booties
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2 to 3 Swaddles
Most newborns love to be swaddled. It helps them feel secure and snug like they did in the womb.
aden + anais Swaddle Blankets
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SwaddleMe Velcro Wraps
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Sunny weather additions
Have these items on hand to keep your baby cool on sunny days.
1 Sun hat
Find a wide-brimmed hat that fits snugly (but not too tight) so it won’t fall off.
green sprouts Floppy Sun Hat
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3 to 4 Lightweight blankets
A light cotton or muslin blanket can be draped over car seats and strollers to give your baby shade.
Hudson Baby Cotton Blankets
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Cold weather additions
For winter time or when it’s brisk outside, have some extra-warm items to keep your baby snug.
Look for sweaters, jackets, and sweatshirts that are easy to put on and take off.
2 Outer layers
Hanes Fleece Jacket
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Mittens not only help keep your baby warm, but can also prevent your baby from scratching themselves.
2 to 3 Sets of mittens
Gerber Baby Mittens
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Special outfits
You’ll probably have a few occasions to dress your baby up and take some cute photos.
Treat your new bundle of joy to a special outfit for their first time out in the world.
1 Coming-home outfit
Gerber Baby Outfit and Blanket Set
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Use this list as a general guide, and don’t feel obligated to buy everything!
After your baby arrives, you'll learn quickly which clothes work best. Wait until then to buy more so you can be sure that you'll love them.
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In case of a diaper blowout, you can pull these down over your baby's shoulders and body to keep the mess away from their face.
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Make sure you have a couple of outfits in the next size up before your child actually needs it.
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Look for sleepers with two-way zippers (meaning you can zip them up from the foot) for easy diaper changes.
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Just remember, don’t ever put a hat on your baby when they’re sleeping.
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Get socks in one color so you don’t have to worry about matching them.
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Swaddles fall into two camps: traditional swaddle blankets or wraps with Velcro.
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New clothing is often treated with chemicals, so make sure to wash all items with a gentle, baby-friendly detergent to prevent skin irritation.
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Start with just a few outfits – your little one will likely outgrow newborn clothes in a few months or sooner.
3 to 4 Newborn outfits
