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Baby Clothes For All Seasons
by: Kirst en Haw kins
Few things seem more important at a baby shower than duckies, monkeys and
theme colors. Once you get the baby home though, the most important thing about
baby clothes is how well they protect your baby.Depending on the time of year
that your baby is born, and the type of climate you live in, there are a variety
of concerns to take into consideration for your baby's very sensitive nature.
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For summer babies, or babies in warm climates, overheating is
not the only concern. A baby's skin is incredibly sensitive to light, especially
with the increasingly less protective o-zone layer.
Sunscreen is not the only necessity for baby's sensitive skin. Keeping a towel
or blanket over the baby's carriage or bassinet during summer play is a great
way to keep the sun from harming your baby. Umbrellas and pop up tents are also
great for beach days. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation but little to no
sun--that way your baby won't get sunburned or have to squint at the bright sun
rays.
For daily summer wear, onesies that are made of a lightweight cotton are a great
alternative to pants and shirts. In addition to being comfortable, they will
easily fit in a small bag or purse that you can bring along in extra in case of
a spill or accident. Another bonus of your baby being born in the summer is that
it will keep shoe costs down, since a baby in a stroller in seventy five to
eighty degree weather does not really need to wear shoes! Keeping a blanket in
the stroller is important, especially if you're in air conditioned buildings a
lot, since babies are a lot more sensitive to the change in air temperature.
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For winter wear, bundling babies in layers is a good way to combat the
difference between heated buildings and the outside. Avoiding long stretches of
being outside in colder temperatures is probably a good idea, but for short
walks or trips between cars and buildings, warm bundling is vital. If you live
in a climate that has a lot of snow, the danger of sun burn is even more
prevalent than in the summer, since it attacks from all angles. Warm socks,
mittens, and hats will do a good deal to keep most of the baby's body heat in.
Buntings that button down the front are a great way to let the baby escape from
the heat a little bit when you are inside without too much effort for you or
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Layers work in almost every weather. As any New Englander
will tell you, the ability to put on a layer or take it off is the key to
combating shifting climates. This is particularly important for your baby, who
is much more sensitive than you to slight changes in temperature or outside
conditions. So keeping an extra sweater around, or putting an onesie underneath
warmer clothing is a great way to prepare for anything that Mother Nature has in
store. She likes to keep new mothers on their toes!
About the Author
Kirst en Ha wkins is a baby and parenting expert specializing new mothers and
single parent issues. Visit http://www.baby help411.com/ for more information on
how to raising healthy, happy children. |
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