When preparing for a new baby, the list of essentials grows endless as the big day approaches. Diapers, diaper bags, wipes, bottles, changing pads, bibs, and nursing pillows often dominate the list. However, clothing is equally important. Despite the rapid growth of newborns in those first few months, assembling a versatile wardrobe is crucial for keeping them comfortable and protected from the elements. 

Among the various clothing items, such as shirts, pants, onesies, and rompers, it’s the newborn bodysuit that stands out as a staple. Here’s why bodysuits are essential in a newborn’s wardrobe.

What Are the Advantages of a Bodysuit?

If you want to make changing time easier (and trust me, you’re going to want it, especially after the night feedings in the middle of the night), you must make practical and stylish newborn bodysuits a staple in your bub’s wardrobe. 

Easy Dress-Up

Anything with a fold-over design with a snap button allows for a seamless and quick change whenever it’s time to dress up. Not having to pull it over the head means the bodysuit is essential, and besides saving you some time and sweat, it can also give you peace of mind regarding your baby’s safety given how delicate its head and neck are in those early days and months. Additionally, it doesn’t end up in a mess either, as you can easily remove the dirty diaper without it getting in the way of the clothing.

A Second Skin

As soon as your little one arrives, you’re going to have a lot of worries at hand, and protecting his or her delicate skin is one of them. While you may be super careful with the cosmetics you use, it’s also important to look into the fabrics you choose for the clothing. 

Luckily, the newborn bodysuits are available in premium fabrics, like organic cotton, producing the effect of feeling like a second skin, keeping your baby comfortable throughout the whole day without causing any irritation or chafing, like some items do especially at the belly button area. Anything that’s Australian-approved and made, with the GOTS certification, deserves your attention. This is crucial if you truly want to benefit your baby with thermo-regulation and breathability.

Ease of Movement

While talking about comfort and lack of irritation and chafing, it’s necessary to mention the design of the bodysuit is made so that it allows your baby maximum flexibility and movement since it adapts to his or her body instead of restricting it. As there’s no tangling or riding up you should worry about, you can be at ease knowing your growing baby is free to move and explore the world around you. This can especially soothe a colicky baby, unlike some clothing items as in the case with the elasticated pieces.

Clothes in Place

Speaking of which, this isn’t at the expense of the bodysuit coming out or loosening up. Unlike the onesie, this is more fitting to the body, so when bedtime arrives you don’t have to fret it will come out and make your little one cold or at risk of getting tangled and choking. Since it stays put, you can bet the diaper would stay put as expected too so there’d be no leaks to take care of either.

An Additional Layer

One of the benefits I appreciated with this kind of newborn clothing item back in the days when Ethan and Noah were infants was how easily it could serve as a layer as you see fit. On hot days, you can use it as the main layer in combination with bottoms, like shorts, pants, and skirts, or as a base layer when it’s cold. So, you can make of the newborn bodysuit whatever it is you require at the given time as it can be worn year-round.

Versatile Wardrobe

One of the reasons why the bodysuits can serve as base as much as top layers is due to their versatility. Whether you prefer to get something simpler, or the occasion calls for something dressier, it’s easy to find it. Bodysuits are available in a range of designs, colours, patterns, sleeved (both short and long) and sleeveless, with different collars, so you’re in for a treat – or rather your bub’s in for a treat. 

Perfect Gift

Even if you’re not the mum, and are buying for a baby shower, these are gifts you can swear by. No matter the size you buy them in, the one the baby wears now, or even bigger, you can bet the parents would highly appreciate this kind of present. It’s versatile, stylish, practical, and affordable – what more could one wish for?!