Summer Baby Clothes

Summer baby clothes are designed to keep the baby cool and comfortable during the warm and hot days. The most sensible baby clothes for summer wear are lightweight, light-colored cotton onesies. They are an excellent substitute to baby pants and shirts and will rarely cause irritation, rashes, or itching.

Parents should opt for baby clothes that are easy to change and simple to wear and remove in hot, sticky weather conditions. Babies should be dressed in the most comfortable materials that will maintain appropriate temperature. Avoid dressing babies in heavy summer clothes or wrapping them in warm blankets. Tightly woven fabrics are more protective than loose weaves.

Choose baby clothes made from natural fibers, rather than manmade materials. This is because manmade fibers don't breathe as well as natural fibers and can be uncomfortably warm, especially in summer. Keep the baby's skin covered as much as possible because the skin's sun protection system isn't entirely developed yet; this can cause the skin to burn more easily in babies. Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, and brimmed hats to avoid sunburn and sun glare are the best outfits for hot conditions. Chemical-free sunscreen ointments or lotions can be applied to the baby's body, particularly on the arms and legs, where the sun's rays will probably directly hit.

For those hot summer months, parents will certainly need to stock the child's wardrobe with plenty of baby summer apparel. These summer baby clothes are available in individual pieces or matching outfits, and the price range varies greatly. Baby stores feature the cutest styles and the most appropriate baby summer apparel to combat outside heat. Parents can also shop for their favorite designer's summer baby clothes, by brand, size, or gender over the Internet.

By Kristy Annely