Romper and baby underpants for their newborns are their first clothes. It is very important to choose them correctly, because at this age the child still can’t let you know that he doesn’t like clothes (it’s small, rubs the skin, and is unpleasant to the touch).
Which is better - sliders or diapers?
It's no secret that the word “sliders” comes from the word “crawl”. Our mothers and grandmothers used to swaddle a baby in the first two or three months of life, and the diapers were the first clothes of the baby. Today, some mothers put on a baby romper almost from birth. So what is better? Of course, the sliders are absolutely necessary when the baby begins to sit and crawl all the more. It is recommended to stop swaddling when the child stops sharply tugging with handles in a dream and waking up due to excessive motor activity. Everything is very individual.
Some babies sleep peacefully without swaddling already in the hospital, and some need to wind their legs up to 2-3 months. You should also know that in the sliders the child will be warmer than in the diaper.
How much to buy sliders for newborns? While swaddling, 4 pieces of warm and 4 pieces of thin ones will be enough. If you do not use diapers, you will need 20-25 sliders: they will have to be changed approximately 10 times a day, one lot is washed, the other is used. Do not buy many pants at once, maybe the child will be more comfortable in the diaper. Also, first decide which model is more convenient for you and your baby.
What are the sliders for newborns
Sliders are panties connected to socks. They are made in two models.
Semi-overalls . High, close the back and chest, on the shoulders of the straps on the clasps (buttons), buttons or ties. This model is warm, it warms the baby's back. Sliders with a high breast are convenient when the baby begins to crawl, while the back can be quite open.
Rubberized sliders are a simple and convenient option. The elastic can be wide or narrow. It is important that it does not crash into the tummy.
Overalls (slips) cover the arms and legs and at the same time allow you to quickly change the diaper thanks to the front fasteners. These are not exactly sliders, but they also cover the legs.
Which model is more convenient will depend only on your preferences. You need to try both those and others, and then purchase the full set.
Dimensions
The sliders for newborns have a size depending on the length of the baby's body in centimeters.
For newborns: 50, 52, 54, 56. If you buy clothes before childbirth, you usually get pants in size 56.
Then each size increases by six centimeters: 62, 68, 74 and so on.
At this age, the baby will add about one size every month. To make it easier to navigate when buying clothes, look at the size chart by the age of the baby.
The average sizes of the sliders, depending on age, are: from birth to 1 month - the 56th, in 2-3 months - the 62nd, in 3-4 months - the 68th, in 5-6 months - the 74th, in 7-8 months - the 80th, from 9 months to a year - the 86th size. In a year and a half, children grow up to an average of 92nd size.
Do not buy a lot of clothes of the same size at once - the crumbs grow quickly, some things of the mother do not even have time to put on the baby once.
What to look for when buying sliders
You can and should buy cheap romper for newborns, but pay attention to the following details.
The material from which the clothes are made. Avoid any inclusion of synthetics. Only natural fabrics based on cotton, linen and wool. Warm sliders sew from flannel, bikes (footer), terry. Light things - from chintz or knitwear: it is a kulirka, interlock, ribana with lace. All natural fabrics are soft to the touch, pleasant to the body, breathable, absorb moisture well.
Check the seams. They should be quality processed, soft to the touch, not rub the skin. The first sliders for the baby are best purchased with seams outward - so you protect the baby from discomfort as much as possible.
The fabric should be wear-resistant, of good quality, as children's clothing is often washed. Colors are preferably neutral, in pastel colors.
Clasps should be located in convenient places, not to interfere with the child. Buttons on the shoulders are more practical than ties and buttons. Tall models should have fasteners to make diaper changes easier.
The elastic is quite elastic, but not too tight.
DIY sliders: sew or tie?
This item of children's clothing has a simple pattern. Sliders are often sewn from knitwear, one-piece. The pattern consists of two large parts: the front and back. The feet are sewn separately. If the fabric does not stretch well, then the front part is made a little wider, a gusset is also inserted between the legs.
You can knit the sliders for newborns with knitting needles or crochet. The knitting pattern is also simple and accessible even for beginners, as clothes for small children do not require complex patterns. For newborns, yarn made from 100% cotton thread is used, children from six months of age and older can be knitted with pure wool or with the addition of 10-20% synthetic thread (if you do not plan to wear such sliders on your naked body). 100% acrylic yarn, although very similar to wool, still does not have sufficient hygiene.
Regardless of whether you buy, sew or knit romper for newborns, pay attention to the quality and convenience of clothing. After all, comfortable and practical clothes will provide a good mood for both the baby and his mother.