The best baby clothes for newborns 2024
Babygros and bodysuits are essential, but some other baby clothes are very useful, especially in colder weather. The general rule of thumb is that your baby should wear one more layer than you.
Cardigans or zip-up hoodies are useful for adding an extra layer and are easier than putting a jumper over your baby’s head.
Pramsuits, also known as snowsuits, are a full-body coat for the outdoors. This or a coat will be needed if it’s cold outside. If it’s especially cold, you can also cover your baby in a blanket.
how many baby clothes will I need?
Based on the top online checklists, here’s the most recommended amount for each item.
Babygros: 6-8
Bodysuits: 6-8
Hats: 2
Pramsuit or coat: 1
Cardigans: 2
Daytime outfits: 5
Socks: anything from 2-10 pairs
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Here is a small selection of daytime clothes. See also Babygros, bodysuits, hats, socks and scratch mitts.
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m&s Pure Cotton Hooded Chunky Knit Cardigan
Hooded chunky knit cardigan.
Made from 100% cotton.
Machine washable at 40˚C on a delicate cycle.
Comes in a variety of colours.
John Lewis Baby Snowsuit
A quilted, wadded pramsuit.
Double row of poppers down the front to make it easy to get on and off.
Made from 75% cotton and 25% polyester and the lining is 100% cotton.
Machine washable at 30˚C.
Available in grey, pink and navy.
Tuppence and Crumble Star Baby Wrap
This soft, fleecy wrap can be used instead of a pramsuit and is extremely easy to put on and take off a baby as there are no zips or poppers.
Can be worn under a sling/baby carrier and a five-point harness.
The small size fits from birth until around 4 months.
Comes in a variety of colours.
Tommee Tippee Traveltime Starsuit Wrap
This is like a baby sleeping bag but designed to be worn in car seats and prams as it’s much less bulky than a coat or pramsuit.
There is an opening at the back for straps and harnesses.
It is a warm 2.5 tog.
Reversible with a plush side and a soft cotton side.
Two zips mean it’s very easy to get a baby in and out and for nappy changes.
bonny and frey leggings
Organic cotton leggings that are handmade to order.
Available in a range of beautiful modern Scandinavian fabrics.
Stretchy waistband and ankle cuffs for the perfect fit.
Made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane.
jojo maman bébé Navy Fox Stripe Baby Leggings
Best-selling leggings that are comfy and very warm.
Very stretchy so fit for longer than leggings and trousers usually do.
blade and rose leggings
Award-winning children’s clothing brand, known for its soft, stretchy leggings.
Made from 75% cotton, 20% nylon, 5% spandex.
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