TIPS FOR BUYING CLOTHES FOR YOUR BABY

Aside from changing diapers, feeding, burping and bathing my baby, Chimkas, another exciting activity that I enjoy is changing her clothes. And speaking of clothes? Of course, buying is another thing.

Here are some tips that I have learned by some of my co-workers who are mothers themselves.

• Choose one size ahead! Babies grow fast. The next time you know it your baby has outgrown the clothes you just bought.  If you want to save a little, buy clothes with sizes ahead your baby’s actual age.

• Go for what’s on sale! If you are trying to save up, buy more on what’s on sale. As for me, I buy slightly used second-hand clothes for my baby.

This white dress Chim's wearing is actually from a second-hand store

• Cotton all the way! Babies have sensitive skin so experts recommend 100 percent pure cotton and organic. Avoid skin rashes and allergies.

• Keep the clothes simple. Choose what’s comfortable over what’s stylish. Your baby is still too young to be fashioned up anyway.

• Buy pants with elastic waistbands. Stretchy and elastic pants are better so your baby would be able to freely move her legs.

• Don’t stick with one colour. Not because your baby is a girl, you’ll stick to pink. There other colors. Why can't she wear blue? Break that old-school thought that girls should wear pink and boys blue. 

And for your baby needs, shop at trusted stores.