Infant Clothing
Choosing the right clothes for infant is about more than just style—comfort, practicality, and safety are equally important. It can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for new parents.
Apparel created and specifically designed to meet the needs of infants in sizes preemie, newborn, 0 to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and sometimes 18 and 24 months. Young parents are the best customers of infants’ apparel.
Different Types of Infant Clothes
Buying clothes for a newborn can be confusing because there are so many different names and types. To make it easier, we’ve made a simple list of baby clothing items, what they’re called, and how they’re used.
Infant apparel items include the following:
- Booties and mittens
- Caps and hats + Sleepers
- Coats and jackets
- Diaper covers
- Footed and footless coveralls
- Sweaters
- Formal wear, suits, tuxedos, christening, or baptism attire
- Gowns
- Layettes (caps, gowns, onesies, shirts, pants, sweaters)
- Onesies, bodysuits, and creepers
- Pants and shorts
- Rompers and overalls
- Skirts and skorts
- Sleepers
- Snowsuits and outerwear
- Socks and tights
- Sweaters
- Swimwear
- Tops and shirts
- Undershirts
- Vests
Fig: Infant Onesies
Infant apparel is typically sold as multipiece styles, although some pieces are sold as separates.
Children’s Sleepwear and Underwear
Boys’ and girls’ undergarments, sleepwear, and loungewear items include
- Bathrobes
- Briefs and boxer shorts
- Pajamas, night shirts, nightgowns
- Panties
- Thermal underwear
- T-shirts (long sleeve and short sleeve) and tank tops
Children’s sleepwear and underwear use numeric sizing or unisex sizing such as XS, S, M, L, and XL.
Toddler Apparel (Toddler Wear or Toddlers)
Apparel created and specifically designed to meet the needs of children who are walking but still wearing diapers. Toddler sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T, like infant apparel, correspond to a child’s age, height, and weight. Apparel items include:
- Bodysuits
- Coatsand jackets
- Diaper covers
- Formal wear, suits, tuxedos, christening or baptism attire
- Hats and mittens
- Jumpers
- Leggings
- Pajamas and loungewear
- Pants and shorts
- Robes and cover-ups
- Rompers and overalls
- Skirts, scooters, and skorts
- Sleepwear
- Snowsuits and outerwear
- Socksand tights
- Sweaters
- Swimwear
- Tops and shirts
- Undershirts and underpants
- Vests
Toddler apparel is sold as multipiece styles and as separates.
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Infant Apparel Accessories
Children’s items worn to accessorize an apparel ensemble for aesthetic appeal or function include
- Belts and suspenders
- Caps, hats, and millinery
- Gloves and mittens
- Hosiery (stockings, tights, thigh highs, pantyhose) and socks
- Neckwear ties and scarves
Numeric sizing, unisex sizing, and one-size-fits-all may be used. Some items—such as belts, gloves, and hats— have numeric sizing based on body circumference. These items are primarily sold as separates. Gloves, mittens, and hosiery items are sold as individual pairs or, in the case of hosiery, multiple-pair packages.
Conclusion
Understanding the different types of infant clothes helps parents dress their baby comfortably and appropriately for various situations. Infant clothing blends functionality with adorable designs, catering to both practicality and style. By prioritizing soft, safe materials and opting for easy-to-wear styles like onesies and rompers, parents can ensure their baby stays comfortable in every situation. When shopping for baby clothes, always prioritize soft fabrics, easy closures, and practical designs that suit your baby’s daily needs.
Author of This Article:
Jahanara Akter
Fashion Designer & Ex-Lecturer,
Dept. of Fashion Design
KCC Women’s College (Affiliated by Khulna University)
Khulna, Bangladesh
Founder & Editor of Textile Learner. He is a Textile Consultant, Blogger & Entrepreneur. Mr. Kiron is working as a textile consultant in several local and international companies. He is also a contributor of Wikipedia.
