Baby Girl Clothes: Cute Outfits for Infant and Newborn Girls | Kohl's (2024)

FAQs

What should I dress my newborn girl in? ›

A good rule of thumb is to give your baby 1 extra layer of clothing than what you're wearing. For example, if you're in a t-shirt and jumper, dress them in a vest, sleepsuit and cardigan or jumper. If you feel chilly, your baby probably does too.

Simple cotton bodysuits are the foundation of a newborn wardrobe. They're inexpensive, easy to launder, and (relatively) easy to get on and off tiny baby bodies. They come in two styles: the traditional pullover, and foldover, which is usually called side-snap or kimono style.

Play with Prints, Designs, and Patterns:

Pattern mixing and matching is probably the easiest thing you can do to turn your ordinary girl into a gorgeous living angel. No matter how young your daughter is, she will definitely look stunning and adorable if you dress her in something with fun prints or trendy patterns.

Layers are crucial with newborns, as they struggle to regulate their own body temperature. Long-sleeved onesies and long-sleeve sleepwear are both good ideas. You can also match onesies with shirts. On average, it's best to have at least 14 newborn clothing options (two for each day of the week).

Whereas size 0-3 months should fit your baby up to 12 pounds, and you can always roll up sleeves and pant legs for a few weeks while baby grows into the larger size. If your baby is predicted to be petite, or you have a preemie, Newborn or Preemie sizes make a little more sense.

Surprisingly to some, you're not responsible for bringing outfits for your baby to wear during your hospital stay. Most hospitals prefer to dress babies simply, either in just a diaper and swaddled in a flannel blanket, or in a side-snap bodysuit or basic gown (all of these items will be provided for you).

How long are babies in newborn diapers? Most babies stop using newborn diapers once they're over nine or 10 pounds. So if baby arrives on the scene weighing less than that—and they weren't born prematurely—they'll probably grow out of newborn diapers by week three (give or take).

For the first few months, you'll need a crib, carrycot or Moses basket (a light, portable bassinet). Your baby needs to sleep somewhere that's safe, warm and not too far from you. Baby nests are not suitable for your baby to sleep in when you're not there because of the danger of suffocation.

How long do babies fit in newborn clothes? This will depend on your baby, but typically infant clothing sizes fit for 4-6 weeks after you bring him home from the hospital.

What is the rule for newborn clothes? ›

As a guide, dress your baby in the same number of layers you're wearing, plus one extra layer for warmth. Although it's important to keep newborns warm, it's just as important that your baby doesn't overheat, especially during sleep.

Newborn babies generally feed between 10 and 14 times in 24 hours, with feeds becoming a little less frequent as they grow. If you are exclusively bottle feeding your baby, whether formula or expressed breastmilk, you might want around four to six bottles and teats to get you started.

How many outfits do I bring to the hospital for my baby? Usually, you'll only need to bring one outfit for your baby – a coming-home outfit to wear for the trip home. Most hospitals provide a newborn hat, long-sleeved shirts, and swaddling blankets for your baby to wear during your stay.

For newborns, she suggests long sleeves—they help keep baby cozy, as well as protect them from accidental scrapes and the environment in general (as their immune system is so brand new). In winter, “most babies are comfortable in whatever adults are wearing, plus another layer,” Smith says.

75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit: Use a swaddle that's less than or equal to 1.0 TOG and dress your baby in a short-sleeve cotton bodysuit. 69 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit: Use a swaddle that's less than or equal to 2.0 TOG and dress your baby in long- or short-sleeve cotton pajamas.

Newborn Swaddles or Gowns

Most hospitals prefer to dress babies simply, either in just a diaper and swaddled in a flannel blanket, or in a side-snap bodysuit or basic gown (all of these items will be provided for you).

It can be confusing to determine the difference between Newborn and 0-3 month clothes, but typically Newborn sizes cover babies in the 5-8 pound range while the 0-3 month sizes fit 8-12 pound children.