Clothes for Babies
clothing for baby
Preemie Baby Clothes
Executive Summary about clothes for babies by Robert Meier
“Preemie” is a term commonly used when referring to a premature baby. Medically speaking, a premature baby is any baby born prior to 37 weeks gestation, with 37 weeks being defined as full term. From the standpoint of baby clothing, the more important distinction is the baby’s weight. “Preemie” is often defined as a baby weighing less than 5 ½ pounds. When purchasing baby clothing for small babies, pay close attention to the recommended weights provided by most clothing manufacturers.
Preemie clothing is often hard to come by in traditional stores. Research indicates that preemie clothing is made available by various manufacturers in nearly as extensive a variety of styles and colors as is available for full-term babies. Since many internet-based retailers are marketing to a national (or even international) market, they can often afford to carry a much more extensive line of preemie clothing than can be justified by a local brick-and-mortar store.
• Check out the customer services ratings of any internet retailer on independent rating services, such as bizrate.com and shopping.com.
• Look for internet retailers with liberal return policies.
While it is nice to have some well-sized clothing for your preemie, don’t go overboard. You will be amazed at how quickly your baby will outgrow clothing made for babies under 8 pounds.
Used Baby Items – Are they Safe?
Executive Summary about clothes for babies by Shari Hearn
If used baby items are your answer, whether purchased or given to you, you are certainly correct. Used baby items will save you money. But, are used baby items safe for your baby?
Safe Used Baby Items – Clothing
It’s no secret that babies grow out of clothing very rapidly. With the number of quality used baby clothing shops, thrift stores and used baby clothing sold on eBay, you can outfit your baby for a fraction what new clothing would cost.
Potentially Unsafe Items
But, what about used baby items that might not be safe to purchase? Which items for your baby should you scrutinize or avoid altogether?
Potentially Unsafe Items
But, what about used baby items that might not be safe to purchase? Which items for your baby should you scrutinize or avoid altogether?
Used Cribs
1. The crib may not meet current safety standards. Also, the mattress must fit tightly so that the baby cannot get trapped between the mattress and the
side of the crib.
2. An older crib may have lead paint in the finish.
3. If you are missing parts or instructions, you could assemble the crib incorrectly, making it a dangerous place for your baby to sleep. Bottom line, this is your baby we’re talking about. He deserves a crib that is safe.
Other Used Baby Furniture
You need to make sure that any used baby furniture contains lead-free paint.
Used Car Seat
Again, if the car seat is nearly new, you may be okay. However, if the instructions or the DOT safety label are missing, don’t buy or accept the car seat.
Used Baby Toys
If you’re tempted to give your baby your old toys, don’t. Your old toys can be painted with lead-based paint or contain chips or cracks. Why risk the safety of your baby?
What about newer used baby toys?
Check other guide on baby sheets.
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