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Every mum will agree that making the correct choice for baby clothes is a very tricky affair, especially considering that a baby outgrows clothes at an amazing speed. It appears that every time, the baby’s  clothes are either too big or too small, a situation that is worsened by the  ever escalating cost of babies clothes. However, mothers need to understand that with proper planning before going to the nearest shop to buy clothes, the experience and results can be more fulfilling. It would help a lot if you considered the baby’s preferences as well as the needs you want met by such clothes. Following are a few tips that will help you make the right choice for best value.

Choosing a lot of baby clothes in only one size bestows you with unnecessary financial burden because the baby will outgrow them really fast. To avoid such a situation, the most practical approach is to go for few multi-purpose garments. Good examples of such clothing are t-shirts and jeans which apart from being unisex, are long lasting and can be worn by a younger baby later on. This does not entirely disregard the tastes and preferences of the sexes, for example although bright colors may be appealing to both girls and boys, pastels pinks are often not recommended for baby boy clothes.


Another approach that will reduce the mother’s trips to the baby boutique is choosing  clothes that have features that will accommodate the baby’s growth for a considerable time. Baby clothes made from stretch woven material are a good choice because they can fit various sizes of the baby hence can be worn for some time. Other clothes features to go for include lack of waistline, shoulder straps, foldable cuffs and fashionable items such as tunic styles. However fronting for large baby clothes should not be mistaken to mean oversize ones which might not serve the purpose; winter may come and go before the clothes fit.


Before going  babies clothes shopping, it is also important to consider the safety of the child and choose clothes that have given priority to this aspect. Accidents have been known to be caused by poor features of clothes such as a loose strap being caught in the kitchen door. There are many features of clothes that can compromise on the safety of the baby including sleeves that are too long, pockets that poke out and fabrics that can subject the baby to sunburns.  On the contrary, the mother is advised to always pick clothes that have flat pockets, reinforced knees and elbows to prevent bruises, and fitting clothes  with no movement restricting characteristics. Always remember that baby clothes sizes are not determined by age.


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