How Long Do Babies Stay In Newborn Clothes?

As a new parent, one of the most exciting things is buying clothes for your baby. Seeing him/her dressed so cutely by us will immediately make us happy! But at the beginning, are we also confused about "How long do babies stay in newborn clothes ?" Below we will give some tips or suggestions on this issue.

First, let's take a look at some characteristics of newborns.

1: How fast do newborns grow?
In the first month after birth, most newborns gain about 1 ounce (30 grams) of weight every day. In the first month after birth, their height generally grows about 1 to 1½ inches (2.54 to 3.81 cm). Many newborns experience a growth spurt when they are 7 to 10 days old, and another growth spurt at 3 weeks and 6 weeks.

2: How old are newborn clothes usually suitable for babies?

Newborn clothes are usually suitable for babies 3-6 weeks

3: What are the factors that influence how long do babies stay in newborn clothes?

The length of time depends on the baby's size and growth rate:
Birth weight (babies weighing less than 8 pounds at birth can usually wear newborn clothes for 3-5 weeks)
Growth rate (babies weighing more than 8 pounds at birth or in the higher percentiles for weight or height may grow faster and newborn clothes will not fit. You can skip it and choose larger and longer-wearing ones suitable for babies 0-6 months old)
Washing cycle (repeated washing will shrink clothes, so it is important to pay attention to the washing and drying cycles.
When your baby's clothes start to feel tight or difficult to put on, you will know when it is time to change to a larger size. Signs include tightness around the arms, legs or chest, or the fabric starts to pull on zippers or snaps)

4: What problems do newborns often encounter when wearing some clothes?

Newborns need to change clothes frequently when they spit up milk and diapers "burst"!

After understanding some characteristics of newborn, will it feel more handy to start preparing clothes? Let's take a look at how to prepare!

• It is recommended to buy a small number of newborns clothes, more mixed products of 0-6 months size, the larger ones can be folded up, more comfortable to wear and longer.
• For newborns, the best and most practical choice is to buy him/her more pajamas and onesies. Easy to put on and take off, comfortable to wear, easy to wash, the material is best to choose organic, pure cotton, comfortable and healthy.
• It is also a good idea to dress your baby in multiple layers of clothes.  recommended to choose according to the seasonal temperature. If necessary, We need to add newborn accessories of different thicknesses, such as: blankets, sleeping bags, hats, socks, gloves, bibs, etc.