How To Dress Babies Comfortably In Spring
Published on Jun 5, 2023.
With spring, comes the changeable and erratic weather patterns, making it all the more difficult to dress your little ones. Moreover, given that babies are unable to regulate their own temperature until they are around 6 months old, it is even more imperative to ensure that your newborn is dressed just right, where it is neither too hot nor too cool. As such, here are our essential tips on how to dress your babies comfortably in spring, while keeping them snug and stylish.
As a base, start with a short-sleeved onesie, which can be easily layered on with a pair of pants, a long-sleeved shirt, or topped off with a sweater or a jacket. During the warmer weather, the onesie can be worn by itself as well.
There you have it, these are our top wardrobe essentials and tips for dressing babies comfortably in spring!
Dress in Layers
Dressing your baby in layers is both stylish and practical, as it makes it convenient for you to adjust their temperature, either by adding or removing a lightweight layer. Moreover, when you take your baby out of the pram, you will find that it is more flexible to have layers of sheets and blankets, rather than in one thick snowsuit. A rule of thumb would be that your baby should need just one thin extra layer, as compared to what you are dressed in.As a base, start with a short-sleeved onesie, which can be easily layered on with a pair of pants, a long-sleeved shirt, or topped off with a sweater or a jacket. During the warmer weather, the onesie can be worn by itself as well.
Wear Sleepers or Footsie Pajamas
Keep your tot cozy and cute in a sleeper of footsie pajamas. Moreover, they make diaper changes a breeze because many of them are zip-ups. Additionally, footsie pajamas keep your babies’ feet warm. Unlike socks, they stay on and last through toddler roughhousing, no matter how vigorous playtime gets.Cap It Up
Did you know that babies lose as much as 75% of their body heat through their heads? Hence, wearing a hat outdoors is both effortlessly adorable and effective in keeping your tot’s head and ears warm and snug. However, do take note that wearing a hat indoors could run the risk of overheating. As the weather gets warmer, change out from a warm, cotton hat to a thinner sunhat, to protect your infant’s sensitive skin from the zestful spring sunlight.Keep The Toes Covered
Keep your babies’ toes toasty with socks, although most parents quickly come to the realization that it is a Herculean task to keep socks on an infant. However, it is still vital to have a pair of socks in hand, in case the weather is warm enough for shorts.Wear Sweaters, Jackets, or Cardigans
Not only can these outerwear be easily layered over a short or long sleeve undershirt, or a Onesies, during the more chilly afternoons, they can also be easily removed when there is a change in environment, such as when you are walking around in a mall, or stopping somewhere for a quick coffee fix. As such, these outerwear make it easy to adjust what your baby is wearing according to where you are, or if there is a sudden change in the unpredictable spring weather.Dress in Rompers
Keep your active infant comfortable and protected from the spring weather in rompers. These one-piece outfits are comfortable and effortlessly stylish, as you no longer have to worry about coordinating a matching top and bottom. Moreover, it is easy to layer clothes underneath or on top, if the weather calls for it. Additionally, do ensure that there are handy snaps for easy and breezy diaper changes!There you have it, these are our top wardrobe essentials and tips for dressing babies comfortably in spring!