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Those floppy new babies poop, pee, and spit up a lot, which means you'll be dressing and undressing your little one many times a day (bibs and spit-up cloths help). While this allows you to showcase all the new outfits from your in-laws, dressing can also become a bit tiresome (especially since some newborns hate it and will cry every time you dress them).

So choose clothes that are easy to get on and off, and have fun while you're doing it. Turn dressing into a game, with smiles, giggles, and tickles. Take the time to look at your baby, and talk and play with him.

Parenting expert Dr. Spock writes, "The hardest question for a doctor to answer, in a book or in the office, is how much covering to put on...

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Mar 5, 2008 at 4:52:40 PM

How much clothing is enough? How do I know if my baby will be too warm/cold?

 

With so many cute outifits to put my baby in, should I go for cute or comfortable?

 

You might be surprised at how fast babies catch on to the idea of being changed and will spontaneously try to fit their arms into arm holes and legs into pants. Remember, comfort should take priority over fashion. Soft, breathable, non-restricting fabrics like cotton really work great. And even though those little sailor suits and frilly dresses are adorable, you might not want to wear them day-to-day. Kids need to be mobile and some of those special outfits just aren't made with an infants comfort in mind. As for socks, yes, use them but just know that no matter what you do to avoid it, lost socks are always going to happen. How you always seem to lose one sock just might be one of the world's greatest mysteries. So stock up!

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