These days we take it for granted when we change a disposable diaper for the millionth time and put a new one on our baby. But I often wonder what did parents do before disposable diapers were invented? What material did they use? How did they manage? The first disposable diapers were invented in the … Read more
When they were babies, my two children were at the other ends of the spectrum when it came to diaper changes. My son had a solid bowel movement at least 2-3 times a day, and he still does now at the age of 19 months (he just can’t stop eating!) However, my daughter had some … Read more
Where do we start with baby clothes? Your little one will grow so fast, particularly in the first year, that they may only wear clothes a few times before you need to discard them and buy some more in a larger size. There are different sizes to consider; preemie, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 … Read more
Your baby grows incredibly quickly in the first year. At times, it may feel like they’re only wearing clothes for a few weeks before they’re moving on to a bigger size. However once they reach the 18-24 month mark, the growth rate tends to slow down a bit and this is reflected in clothing sizes. … Read more
It’s time to go shopping for clothes for your new baby, but the sizing can be confusing. Your newborn may well need preemie, newborn or 0-3 month old clothing sizes, so how do you know which one is best? Preemie clothing is for babies who weigh up to 5-6lbs and who are up to 18 … Read more
In some stores, you will find the baby clothing size 1T. This simply stands for ‘1 toddler’, and although it’s similar to a 12-month baby size, there are several subtle differences. 1T is the perfect size for a child who no longer fits in 12-month clothing, but is still too small to fit into the … Read more
Getting your head around your baby’s clothing size can be a minefield, especially for first time parents. Newborn clothes don’t always fit newborns for example, and the rest of the sizes can be just as confusing! Let’s look at 3-6 month size clothing versus 6-9 month size clothing to find out more. When should you … Read more
As a parent one of the hardest things is trying to find the right clothes for your baby. It’s just so easy to buy pants and tops which don’t fit properly as your infant can’t really try them out in the store! To make things even harder, every retailer has its own measurements for every … Read more
A couple of years ago, my pregnant wife flew abroad to visit her parents while I held the fort at home with my daughter. While it was perfectly safe for my wife to do this as it was in the second trimester, I did wonder whether babies have ever been born on planes before. Does … Read more
Babies come in all shapes and sizes, but they do grow quickly, particularly in the first year. You may find trying to find the right size clothes a real challenge. Let’s take a look at the differences between 0-3 and 3-6 month clothing. When should you switch? What are the differences? And what other things … Read more
