Helpful Tips for Buying

Infant & Toddler Clothing: Keep in mind that babies grow fast and have the next size ready to go. Don’t buy a large amount of 0-3 month clothing for your new baby – most items in this size are outgrown before they are ever worn.

Take inventory. At the start of each season, sort through all your child(ren’s) clothing and shop for any needed seasonal items.

Purchase seasonal outerwear large to leave room for growth spurts. Purchasing items the ‘just fit’ often result in unusable items after a few weeks.

Invest your clothing money wisely by purchasing durable basics such as jeans or other denim items.

Look for material that will hold up to many washings and wear.

Choose skirts, pants and shorts that have elastic waists for no fuss dressing. When selecting zippered bottoms, consider those with wide plastic teeth for ease of movement and less potential to catch.

Remember that your child's preschool activities will involve a lot of mess makers. Look for garments that can tolerate the threat of paint, grass and mud stains, as well as the numerous washing needed to keep them fresh.

Select clothes that layer easily for cold winter days. Kids resent feeling mummified in bulky sweaters and jackets, and layering allows them to adjust their clothing to suit the range of temperatures they may encounter throughout the day.

Opt for clothes that have easy snaps, large, easy to maneuver buttons, and necklines that allow their heads to glide through. These little details will minimize frustration and promotes effortless and no-nonsense dressing.


BabyOutfitter’s New Parent’s Checklist for Baby's First Year
1 bassinet or cradle
1 newborn tub
1 crib and mattress
4-6 washcloths
bedding sets and accessories
2-4 hooded towels
1 changing table
soaps & lotions (Baby Magic)
1 glider and ottoman
1 nursery monitor
infant carseat
1 diaper pail and refills
stroller

6-8 onesies
stroller accessories
4-6 long sleepers
carrier
6-8 bibs
diaperbag
2-4 booties and caps
carseat toys
6-8 receiving blankets

1 highchair
bouncers
4-6 small (4 ounce) baby bottles
play yard
6-8 large (8 or 9 ounce) baby bottles floor gyms
bottle/baby food warmer
rattles and teethers
breast pump and accessories
crib toys

1 thermometer
1 humidifier
1 baby nail clippers
1 brush/comb set
1 aspirator
1 medicine dispenser
1 baby scissors