The Newborn Clothing List

When it comes to dressing your newborn, simplicity, softness and practicality are what matter most. Our newborn clothing checklist covers the easy, quick-change essentials — singlets, bodysuits, grow suits and swaddles — designed for frequent changes and delicate skin, so daily dressing is one less thing to think about.

Base Layers

Singlets

Essential baby singlets come in neutral colours, be sure to pack a few baby singlets in your hospital baby bag. Gorgeously soft, ribbed organic cotton basics for your newborn. Featuring a slim-fit and stretchy design, making them a comfortable and light layer to wear under any baby clothes for warmth when needed. A higher neckline gives more coverage to help keep baby's chest warm, and the long length in the body and drop-hem at back prevents the singlet riding up.

Bodysuits

Baby bodysuits are an essential baby must have. Bodysuits are available in long sleeve and short sleeve and are essential layers to have under baby clothes keeping baby's chest and back warm until baby can regulate their own temperature. Featuring a slim-fit and stretchy design, making it a comfortable and light layer to wear under any baby sleeping bag or baby outfit.

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Everyday Wear

Grow suits

Baby rompers and baby onesie's are items of clothes your baby will spend most of their time in! TOG-rated onesies are designed to be worn as pyjamas underneath any baby swaddles, sleeping bags or sleep suits but baby will most likely spend most of their days in these rompers as well. Made from a deliciously soft, stretchy organic jersey cotton for comfort and warmth.

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Accessories

Hats

Newborn hats are more than just adorable accessories; they serve a vital purpose in keeping your precious bundle of joy warm and comfortable. Always remove your baby's hat when sleeping.

Socks

Newborn socks are a small yet essential addition to your baby's wardrobe. At Baby Central, we understand the importance of keeping those tiny feet warm and comfortable. Our collection of newborn socks is thoughtfully designed with your baby's well-being in mind. Crafted from soft, breathable, and baby-friendly materials, our socks provide a gentle and snug fit without constricting delicate little toes.

Sleep & Settling

Wraps

Babies love to be swaddled! Baby swaddles are designed to be both easy to use and difficult to escape from. Swaddling protects your baby against their natural startle reflex, which means a better sleep for you and baby. Swaddling your baby also helps them from accidently scratching their face and poking themselves in the eye. Baby swaddles can help calm and settle a colicky baby by mimicking the womb space.

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