Baby Shower Planning

What is a baby layette? A layette is a set of clothing and bedding for a newborn child, it consists not only of outfits but also includes accessories for a new baby.

When you aren’t quite sure what a new baby will need, you can use this baby layette checklist to ensure you have all the baby clothing essentials.

There’s so much to think about and so much to buy when someone is having a new baby, and as long as they have these baby layette essentials, the new baby will be all set for a little while.

Our Baby Layette Checklist

Absorbent Bibs - Your baby layette should include 4-8 bibs. Booties or Socks - Your baby layette should include at least 3-6 pair, you want to keep baby’s feet warm, they often get cold. Blanket Sleepers - If cold weather, your baby layette should include 1-2. Gowns or stretchies - Your baby layette should include 5-7, the gowns should tie at the feet. Hats - Your baby layette should include at least 2-4. These help keep body heat in and keep baby comfortable and warm. Homecoming Outfit - Your baby layette should include one, you want his or her homecoming to be special. One piece footed rompers or tops and pants - your baby layette should include 5-7. Bodysuits or undershirts with snaps at the legs - Your layette should include 6-8. Receiving blankets - Your baby layette should include 4-6. Perfect and lightweight for nap time. Sweaters - Your baby layette should include 2. Your baby layette should include a snowsuit or bunting and warm hat for winter babies. Tshirts or Kimonos - Your baby layette should include 3-4. Mittens - these help prevent your baby from scratching themselves.

Visit our baby gift area for complete baby layette set, for boys and for girls, this is a real necessity for new parents and makes it easy to ensure they have all the basics covered. It also makes for the perfect baby gift.