Choose fabrics and colours that will survive the
washing machine and tumble drier, dry quickly and
require little or no ironing. (You'll need to wash
your baby’s clothing in non-biological products and
use hypo-allergenic fabric conditioners.)
Choose ultra soft fabrics; nothing itchy or scratchy
Examine seams for rough edges that might rub on
the skin
Remember to take all the packaging labels out, including
the hard plastic security tag-ends that get stuck
in the folds. You might need to cut out the manufacturer
and care labels, if they are hard or scratchy
Tips for new Mothers
Talk to your doctor about the important features of the various
birth control methods. This will help you decide what birth control
option is best for you at this point in your life.
You’re likely to need to change your baby’s clothes
frequently and you’ll also need quick and easy access
for nappy changing. Look for necklines with plenty
of give; poppers are essential around the legs for
easy nappy changing
Always buy big, your baby will catch up in no time.
Also, if someone gives you an exquisite outfit as
a gift, use it. If you put it away ‘for best’, when
you finally get it out, your baby is bound to have
outgrown it
There is no standard way of sizing baby’s clothing;
you’ll find it sold by age, weight and length. Make
a note of your baby’s measurements in centimetres
and keep them handy when you go shopping
If your newborn baby is premature or low birth weight,
look out for clothing specially made for the size
- some of the high street stores sell them starting
as small as 1.4kg (3lb). There are also specialist
mail order companies* selling tiny sizes
Tips for new Mothers
