Baby clothes checklist 0-3 months
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What to dress baby in 20 degrees celsius outside
How many layers should a baby wear at night.
How to dress a newborn baby
Newborn's do not need a huge variety of outfits during the first few weeks. See our list of what your baby needs.
When dressing your baby, it's really important to keep them comfortable – not too hot and not too cold.
How to dress your newborn in summer
During the day
Babies less than 6 months old should be kept out of direct sunlight, so try to stay in the shade as much as possible.
Their skin contains too little melanin to give any protection from the sun so they should not be exposed at all.
Generally, when it's hot, a single layer is enough – lightweight cotton is best as it's breathable.
When you're out and about, make sure your baby has a wide brim hat on to keep the sun off their face.
The pram should have a clip-on parasol or sunshade.
Never cover the pram with muslin or blanket as your baby can overheat.
At night
Keep nightwear and bedclothes to a minimum. A vest or just a nappy is fine on the warmest nights.
If your baby kicks or pushes off the covers during the night, just leave their nappy on and have a
- how many layers should a baby wear at night
- how many layers should a baby wear