Emily Clarke

How Many Onesies Should My Newborn Have?

Onesies are a mainstay of baby fashion, and they're convenient and functional for both parents and babies. If you're a new parent, you may be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to shopping for onesies. There are plenty of questions to ask, but at the top of the list is often "How many onesies does my baby need?"

Your Baby's Age Matters

To figure out how many onesies you'll need, you first need to think about your baby's age. Many parents start using onesies as soon as their babies are born, but onesies for newborns typically don't get too much wear and tear.

This means that your selection of onesies for newborns probably doesn't need to be huge, especially considering your growing baby will be needing bigger sizes before you know it. It's a good idea to have at least one onesie per day ready to go during those first few months, but remember that you'll probably also be using receiving blankets and swaddles during this time as well. Since newborns usually aren't wearing full outfits yet, onesies aren't as important for the first few weeks.

How Active is Your Child?

The next factor to consider is how active your baby is. Once babies start rolling over and trying to crawl, onesies tend to get dirty easily. Even if you have the cleanest floors, little ones find ways to get messy.

Of course, this doesn't even account for food messes, spit-up, and bathroom messes. Older babies tend to need more onesies than newborns, so consider having at least two for every day, plus a few alternates for emergency changes.

Keep Some Spares for Traveling

You also want to think about traveling with your baby. Newborns may not see many miles, but you'll probably be traveling with baby in tow more as time goes by. Keeping a few extra onesies in your vehicle as well as your baby bag probably isn't a bad idea as you never know when your little one will need a quick change due to accidents, dirt, temperature, or other factors.

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Emily Clarke writes about organic and used baby clothes and gifts. You can find her thoughts at used baby clothes blog.