It is a joy to watch babies grow and discover the world around them. And grow they do! Your little one gets bigger everyday and outgrows their clothes quickly. Can you get one more wear out of that favorite outfit? Judging sizes can be difficult. How should baby clothes fit? Here’s a brief guide to finding the right size baby clothes and when their clothes may be getting too small.

Baby Clothes Sizes Explained

For the most part, baby clothes sizes fall into roughly three groups; Infants, Babies, and Toddlers. These groups are determined by the baby’s age. A baby is considered an infant when they are between 0-6 months, bigger babies are considered between 6 to 12 month and Toddlers are 12 months and up.

When shopping for clothes for a baby, you will often find that the clothing sizes refer more to the baby’s age in months rather than a “size”. Which sometimes can be very confusing.

How do Sizes Really Work?

According to Care.com, baby clothing sizes are largely based on their weight and length. Typically, new parents know the baby’s length right after birth, but it is not realistic to continually measure your baby every time you or a friend decide to go clothes shopping for your baby.

Another great way to figure out your baby clothes sizes is to use their age as the determining factor. This method is much less accurate as a baby can grow at different rates then what is projected for their sizes.

Below is a sizing chart that consists of a few typical baby clothes sizes by weight.

Hand-Me-Down Time? How to Tell If Baby Clothes Are Too Small

When baby clothes are too small, it can cause rashes, irritation, and even digestive issues. All of this leads to a fussy, unhappy child. Which means tired, unhappy parents! Your baby’s clothes are too small if:

• The leg snaps pop open 
• You take off your baby’s pants, and there is a line where the elastic or buttons irritated the skin
• Shirts roll up over the belly
• When you push the sleeves up, it cuts off their circulation 
• Your baby cries when you put these clothes on (of course this is not definitive – but if it’s consistent, then maybe look at the sizing)

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s time to pack away those precious outfits! Put them to good use: donate them, consign them, give them to friends or family members who are expecting, or save them if you plan on adding to your family.

Finding the Right Size For Your Baby

If you find that buying baby clothes that are exactly the current age and weight of your baby, chances are you baby will outgrow them every week. Newborns, especially in their first few weeks of life, grow exceptionally fast.

With that in mind, it is commonly recommended to by a size or two bigger than the actual baby’s size. During these early stages of life, it’s recommended to have a few extra Onesies and sleepers across different sizes.

It is also recommended during this stage; you should have 10-15 Onesies and 5-6 sleepers on hand in each size. Overall, there is no absolute method of buying clothes for a baby. The rule of thumb continues to be to use the baby’s weight as a way of determining the sizes and buy a lot of sizes

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Our clothing sets the bar when it comes to how should baby clothes fit. And our clothes are as comfortable and well-made as they are adorable!

Once you start shopping for your baby and setting up your shower registry, you’ll quickly come to understand how easy it is to get carried away. After all, there are so many adorable baby clothes out there it can be difficult to limit yourself to buying only a few! When it comes straight down to it though, it’s important to understand what the clothing essentials for newborns truly are. By narrowing down your newborn clothes checklist, you’ll have a much easier time with that baby registry.

To begin with, you’ll want to have one take me home outfit. Your take me home outfit should be something that the baby is comfortable in and something that you have an easy time getting on your newborn. It doesn’t hurt if the outfit is also photo-worthy!

We recommend the Lemon Loves Layette Julia gown for warmer weather. It comes in six, sweet colors. The Jenna gown, is the same as Julia, but with long sleeves and comes in seven colors.

Both these newborn gowns come in sizes 0-3 months. The each have ruffles across the bodice and gather at the hem to keep those tiny toes warm and cozy.

Onesies and rompers are staples. On the average day, you instantly go to one (or both!) of these essentials, as not only are they adorable, they are extremely versatile as well. We recommend having at least 7 onesies or rompers on your baby registry. The Lemon Loves Layette Olivia Romper is available in 8 colors. We especially love onesie combinations, usually in sets of three. They’re a good value and, after all, you can’t have too many onesies. The Little Me 3 Pack Monkey Star Onesie Set is a great example to have on hand for your newborn and baby boy. The set costs $16.00 for all three or $5.33 each. A great buy.

Leggings, tights, and socks are the next staple you should put on your newborn clothes checklist. Not only are leggings comfortable for your baby, they are made in a variety of styles and colors. This makes it easy to match the leggings with whatever top or onesie you decide to put your baby in that day. It’s a good idea to request three to five pairs of leggings or tights on your registry. And don’t forget socks! Little ones get cold feet, so you can never have enough socks!

May we suggest Ruffle Butts footless tights. They come in a variety of colors and sizes from newborns to toddlers. And, they match the Ruffle Butts fashions so you can have your baby girl fashionably attired from head to toe. Huggalugs, also have whimsical footless tights that match sweaters and hats. And, to really keep those toes warm and cozy, Elegant Baby’s socks and shoes for baby’s 0-6 mos are simply precious.

If you plan on having your newborn’s photo taken by a professional photographer, it’s a great idea to check out some of the more fancy newborn gowns you can find, as they photograph beautifully! There are several brands that do an exceptional job creating embellished, yet elegant new born gowns. Cuddle Couture gowns feature vintage lace overlays with satin bows. These are great Take Me Home gowns as well as they have coordinating blankets and headbands as well.

Babies, especially newborns, love to be held close. It comforts and soothes them. Having one or two swaddle wraps, like the Le Top BeBe “Little Lamb” Muslin Swaddle, is a smart idea.

When winter time comes, you’re going to want to have some nice, warm outfits and snowsuits ready for your little one. Having one winter coat and two sweaters should do the trick. Make sure that you don’t forget to get two pairs of booties as well, so you can keep their little feet warm!

Summer babies often need a little less clothing than winter babies, but they still have some definite requirements. For example, a sun hat will help to protect your little one’s eyes and head from the harsh rays of the sun, while a lightweight blanket is ideal for putting on your baby for a car ride or a trip to the beach.

Make sure these versatile clothing essentials for newborns are on your baby shower wish list!

Getting ready for a new baby is undoubtedly exciting, but it can also be a bit stressful. You may find yourself constantly going through lists, trying to ensure that you have everything you need to make your baby’s first few months comfortable and enjoyable for everybody. Clothing is of the utmost importance. Do you have enough? What are the best clothes for newborns? How many baby outfits and items do you really need?

One of the most important things to remember when it comes to finding the best newborn clothes is that you will want to find items that are not only adorable, but also hold up to the many washings they will go through. Babies are cute, but they are also messy!

When your child is a newborn, you’ll find that they grow very quickly. Too quickly, it seems! This is why it’s important to have a good array of 0-3 month clothing. Onesies are especially necessary, as they’re not only great to wear on their own, they’re perfect to put underneath outfits to keep your little one warm during the cooler months.

The Little Me “Monkey Star” 3 Pack Onesies (shown above) and the Little Me “Baby Leopard” 3 Pack Onesies are perfect examples of some staples you should have. The Lemon Loves Layette “Madison” Onesie is ideal if you’re looking for a onesie that can stand on its own as a shirt.

Kimono sets are also ideal when you’re looking for the best clothes for newborns, because they’re comfortable and are very easy to put on your little munchkin. The Baby Steps Lola “Take Me Home” Set and the Baby Steps “William” Set are great examples of gorgeous cotton kimono sets.

Leggings are another must-have. Again, they’re exceptionally comfortable and versatile. Our Blade & Rose “Star” Leggings and our Ruffle Butts Blue Faux Denim Leggings show just how stylish and comfy leggings can be for your newborn.

If leggings are too much for the summer heat, try bloomers! The Rugged Butts Summer Seersucker Bloomer is great for boys, while the Lemon Loves Layette “Bonnie Bloomers” are the perfect fit for any adorable baby girl outfit.

Every good outfit needs the perfect accessory and, when it comes to babies, hats are the way to go! Prepare to hear a lot of “awwws” when your baby boy styles the Rugged Butts Crocheted Hat with Ears, or you can go simpler with our ILYBean Blue Nursery Hat. For girls, there’s nothing like taking home your newborn with the Bari Lynn “Chloe” White Hat or the ILYBean “Iris” Pink Striped Hat. 

Of course, you’ll also need some adorable socks. The Blade & Rose “Star” and the Bunnies by the Bay “Bunnies Do Delight” Socks are perfect for keeping your little one’s feet warm and cozy.

Shop Baby Bling Street for the best newborn clothes – with unbelievable variety and value, your little bundle of joy will always be on point!

There’s just something about a new baby that is irresistible to so many. You want to pick them up, hug them, smell their hair, and feel their soft hands. There’s just one slight problem with this picture: the clothing the baby is wearing. Quite often those adorable outfits that we can’t wait to put our children in look great, but do not feel anywhere near soft enough for your child. When you start looking for wardrobe items, make sure you check out Pima cotton baby clothes.

Pima cotton is a hypoallergenic fabric that is grown and harvested in Peru. It is becoming much more popular than traditional cotton, not only because of its extremely soft texture, but also because it is durable and very resistant to pilling. Pima cotton is silky soft with all the qualities we love about cotton, especially durability. This makes it perfect for a newborn’s sensitive skin. Not only do you get soft baby clothes with Pima cotton, you also get a piece of clothing that can be passed on to the next little one in your life.

Pima cotton is what is known as extra long staple (ELS) cotton. This means that the cotton fibers are at least 3/8 of an inch longer than traditional cotton. This makes it one of the longest cotton strands in the world. It is environmentally friendly and does not hold a stain the way a traditional cotton does. Our Lemon Loves Layette brand baby clothes are made from Pima cotton and are so soft that you simply have to touch them to believe it!