Baby layette: here's what to choose for baby boys and girls

Baby layette: what to choose for baby boys and girls

The newborn layette must include bodysuits, rompers and dresses suitable for the season: let's find out what is useful to choose for a new birth 

Are you an expectant mother and don't know how to enter the world of layettes for the newborn ? Or do you have to buy a gift for a couple of friends who are about to have a baby? Of course, a new birth is always a moment of great joy for parents and friends; but what to buy for the first layette ? What do you need for a newborn , in short? Let's find out together.

When do we start making layettes?

If you are the expectant mother and you are asking yourself this question, here is the answer: usually, you start thinking about the layette for the newborn starting from the seventh month, when you know the sex of the baby and, more or less, its size. From this month on, in fact, it is a good idea to prepare the hospital suitcase and have it ready for any eventuality. But nothing prevents you from starting to think about the birth kit even earlier: it can, in fact, be a relaxing way to get ahead of the most demanding months of pregnancy.

If you have already thought about the crib, stroller, carrycot and all the items you might need once you get home (such as pacifiers, bottles and diapers), all you have to do is think about the actual baby boy (or baby girl ) set , in addition to preparing the hospital suitcase. Many hospitals provide a real list with everything you need for the newborn , which usually includes four or five changes of clothes (composed of a bodysuit, romper, hat and socks) to be bagged individually.

What to buy for the first layette?

Also keep in mind that friends and family love to give baby grows and outfits to new moms, so you may find yourself with far more clothes than you expected!

However, to begin with, you can start buying the essentials for a baby girl or boy layette , such as cotton bodysuits of different sizes. Newborns, in fact, grow very quickly, so in addition to the 0-2 month bodysuits, it is useful to also have some ready for 3-6 months. Simple bodysuits with a kimono opening are a fundamental resource for new mothers: it often happens, in fact, that at this stage the babies get them dirty; so it is good to have a small reserve, perhaps with buttons in the diaper area, to make changing more comfortable.

Bibs are also very useful to prevent the baby from continually dirtying the onesie, in case of spitting up. How about these delicious bibs with a toy car theme ? Crib socks and shoes , then, are another must-have that cannot be missing from a newborn's first layette and that relatives and friends love to give as gifts.

How do newborns dress? According to the season

In any case, before buying something, remember to pay attention to the season: the layette for a newborn born in winter will certainly be different from that for a newborn born in summer. Not paying attention to this precaution could therefore make you buy an adorable onesie, which however the newborn would risk not being able to wear because it is too summery for the period. What to buy for a newborn born in winter , then? Surely, in addition to bodysuits and bibs, heavier onesies, hats and a down sack to take him outside without him getting cold.

Conversely, what should you do for a baby born in the summer ? In this case, summer bodysuits and rompers in natural and breathable materials such as cotton are ideal for a layette for a boy or a girl . If the temperatures are scorching, in fact, it is best to avoid clothing that could make him feel too hot and opt for natural fibers.

For example, a delightful pink romper in 100% cotton : this model has an opening on the thigh, to make nappy changing easier for mum and baby. On Kalè Store you can also find rompers for newborns with a matching band , also in 100% cotton. And what about this navy blue romper with an organic cotton collar ? This model also includes a matching fisherman's hat, to complete your baby's outfit. Do you like overalls? Then you'll love this set consisting of a t-shirt and short overalls , also with an opening on the thigh.

In anticipation of the holidays, add some beach-appropriate items to your layette . For example, a baby boy's set of Bermuda shorts and jeans or a pink baby girl's set with overalls and a hat . And for the beach itself? Here's what you can't miss: a beach set with a trunk and short-sleeved t-shirt for him and a baby girl's beach set with a swimsuit with briefs and a matching tank top , in a striped pattern and a hat. When talking about baby layettes , in fact, you should never forget the hats, to protect the little head from the sun and complete a summer look.

Also take into account summer events and ceremonies: an elegant suit is an accessory that cannot be missing from the layette of a newborn baby . Like this linen dress with culottes and a pink belt at the waist , perfect for special occasions. Or this suit with a mandarin collar shirt and beige overalls : the cotton and linen mix fabric is suitable for important occasions and perfect for dressing your baby without making him sweat. An elegant suit is also useful if you are already thinking about the dress for the baptism .

Baby underwear: what to choose

Once you have chosen your clothes for everyday, holidays and special occasions, don't forget the cot linen and stroller accessories: this too, in fact, is part of the layette for a baby girl or newborn . Like the blankets, suitable for covering them during their first walks: you can choose between a white model with embroidery and a blanket with a cherry pattern , or a light blue blanket with an animal theme for a baby boy.

Bathrobes are also very popular, to dry babies after baths: how about this cute blue bathrobe with a bunny ? Or you can choose a pink triangular model , in cotton. Speaking of linens and layettes for newborns , then, don't forget the sheets for the cot and a changing bag , useful for changing babies when you are out of the house: practical and elegant, it closes in an instant becoming a clutch that takes up little space. In our online store you can also find thermal bags from the same line, to keep baby food warm.

And for beach holidays? The beach towel bathrobe is essential, to dry the children after the bath: discover our patterns with dinosaurs, butterflies and puppies, suitable for all tastes.

In short, when we talk about a layette for a newborn , we enter a wonderful world made of colors and many different patterns to choose from: from bodysuits to overalls, from elegant dresses to swimsuits. Discover all our proposals and enter the world of Kalè Store !

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