Baby
clothing
all you need to know about
dressing your baby from 6 months to 1 year old
Clothing and dressing your baby is one of the many
pleasures of being a new parent. Whether it’s
practical everyday clothing, a special outfit or a
first birthday the right clothing provides your baby
with the warmth, comfort and protection your baby
needs at each stage of development as well as being
colourful, fun and attractive to wear.
What to expect
-
 Your
baby is now settling into more of a routine and keen
to get moving - starting to roll, sit and crawl
anytime from 6 -12 months +.
- Your baby’s clothing needs to reflect these
development changes by being functional provide
warmth and comfort but allowing freedom of movement.
- Once crawling starts at around 8-9 months their
knees will need additional padding for protection.
Try leggings/joggers or roll up trousers to make for
easy crawling, or dresses with rib cuffs to help
prevent tripping.
- Remember, for sensitive dry skin use soft 100%
cotton fabrics for comfort, breathability and to
prevent unnecessary irritation.
- Make sure clothing is still easy for nappy
changing as your baby will be an excellent wriggler
and will do anything to get away! Try having a few
toys next to the change mat to hand over at the
right time to keep your baby amused for those few
extra vital seconds.
- Sleepsuits are still a firm favourite for sleep
time. In winter try an all in one sleeper or a
snoozie sleeping bag (from newborn to 36 months) -
ideal for wriggly babies who kick off all their
covers.
- Feeding time now starts to be a rather messy
affair as your baby will love to feed himself - so
invest in a few super bibs, apron coverall or
colourful tabards.
- Sleepsuits are still a firm favourite for sleep
time. In winter try an all in one sleeper or a
snoozie sleeping bag (from newborn to 36 months) -
ideal for wriggly babies who kick off all their
covers.
- Feeding time now starts to be a rather messy
affair as your baby will love to feed himself - so
invest in a few super bibs, apron coverall or
colourful tabards.
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