Babies Need a Personal Shopper

Many adults have a personal shopper; why shouldn't your baby . A baby can't tell you what he needs the first year, you need to be his personal shopper. If you don't know all the answers, at www.namelynewborns.com we can help. If this is your first baby, what a baby needs is somewhat of a mystery. Babies grow so fast, if you buy too many outfits in a small size, you have wasted your money . If you don't have enough towels, you may find yourself sitting in front of the dryer, waiting for a towel to dry before you can give your baby a bath. Since stuff happens unexpectedly when baby's are concerned, not having enough supplies at the right time, could be pretty unpleasant.

After years of being a mother and grandmother here are my tips for the essential layette for the first year. Remember baby's soon outgrow their tiny newborn outfits so there is more value in the larger outfits. You can always put a baby in a slightly oversized outfit, but you don't want to stuff him in an outfit that is too tight. An outfit without feet with last longer than one with feet; but make sure you have plenty of socks because tiny feet get cold quickly

At www.namelynewborns.com we recommends these layette items for newborns and babies, from 0 to 12 months: 2 footies or sleepers ( newborn to 3 months)

3 footies or sleepers ( 3-6 months)

3 footies or sleepers (6-12months)

2 newborn onesies

3 onesies( 3-6 months)

3 ones ( 6-12months)

2 pairs of socks newborn to 6 months

4 pairs of socks 3-6 months

2 gowns( these will last the baby from 0-6 months)

4 receiving blankets ( at least 30 by 40 inches.)

3 hooded towels ( minimum 30 " square) with wash cloth

Going home outfit( this baby outfit should include a hat, receiving blanket and outfit that either covers his feet or if it doesn't make sure you have socks)

2 crib or stroller blankets

4 bibs( small drooler bibs)

2 larger bibs for older babies

4 burp pads

2 security blankets

1 comfy cozy

1 stuffed toy

These essentials will see the baby through his first year as long as you are willing to wash daily. If a washer dryer is not easily availble or you don't have time to wash every day you will need more bibs, burps, receiving blankets , footies and onesies. At www.namelynewborns.com we have a personal shopper available to help you create the perfect layette and we can even add baby's name or three letter monogram to make the items extra