7 Baby Clothing Items You Didn’t Know You Needed (But You Really Do)

There is absolutely no end to the amount of different clothing you can find on the market for babies. This is probably because all of it is so damn cute, parents and baby gift-givers alike usually find it impossible to resist saying screw it before maxing out their credit cards on adorable bodysuits, hats, hairclips and everything in between. As it turns out, there’s a lot of baby clothing and accessories that you can actually live without. Likewise, there are some baby clothing items you probably didn’t know you needed (but trust us – you really, really do).

Joe Fresh is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Sprout, the official newborn collection from Joe Fresh. Available in sizes 0-12 months, the collection includes 100% cotton bodysuits, bottoms, sleepers and more! We’ve rounded up 7 essential baby clothing items from Sprout to stock up on or add to your registry. Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of their fresh new spring collection (ba dum chhh) and prepare for cuteness overload.

PJs With Zippers

Anyone who has fumbled around with tiny buttons and snaps after a midnight diaper change will tell you that zippered PJs are a gift from the parenting gods that you’d be crazy not to accept. Whether you’re doing a full outfit change, or just need to clean your babe’s bum, PJs with zippers are a parent’s best friend. And while we’re on the topic of keeping things simple, let us be the first to tell you that it’s totally cool to let your baby lounge in their snuggly PJs all day, every day. I mean, you would if you could, wouldn’t you?

Kimono Snap Bodysuits

Kimono snap bodysuits are awesome because they give your baby an extra escape route in the event of a blowout emergency. Taking the bodysuit off is a snap, since it can be opened from the front and the bottom, making it easy to lift your baby out of their soiled top without fear of creating a bigger mess.

Mix And Match Bodysuits (At a Great Price Point)

The thing about babies is, they’re pretty messy. Between diaper blowouts, spit up and spills, there’s a good chance your precious bundle may have to go through a few outfit changes in a day. For this reason, you can never have too many bodysuits, and at $19 for a pack of 4, Joe Fresh is the perfect place to stock up. With Sprout’s capsule collection, their bodysuits are easy to mix and match with all of their bottoms, sweaters, and sets, so even in your most sleep-deprived state, you’ll be able to put together an adorable (matching) outfit for your LO.

Footed Pants

For some reason, newborn babies seem to love losing socks. Maybe it’s because their little feet are always busy kicking and moving, but the dang things never seem to stay on. This must be the reason some genius (probably a parent) created footed pants. With these magical closet staples, your baby’s feet will always be toasty warm, and you’ll never lose another teeny sock again!

3 Piece Outfit Sets

3 Piece sets are a beautiful thing because they take the guesswork out of putting together an outfit for your baby. The neutral colorways of these sets make them perfect for all babies (hello, perfect baby shower gift!) and can even be mixed and matched between sets. The kimono snap cardigans are also perfect for adding an extra layer to keep your little one from getting too chilly.

The Perfect Little Sweater

One of the most important things you’ll learn about dressing a baby is that layers are essential. Think of your babe like Goldilocks’ porridge. They can’t be too hot, or too cold – they’ve gotta be just right. Having a sweater to add when they’re feeling cool or to easily remove if they’re feeling warm will give you peace of mind and keep your baby at a comfortable temperature. It definitely doesn’t hurt that this adorable, asymmetrical kimono-style sweater comes in a neutral color that goes with everything.

A Cozy Romper

As we mentioned, when the temperatures start to drop, having different layering options for your baby is key. Having a romper that’s so cute it makes you squeal is just a bonus. Dress your babe in bodysuit under a footed sleeper or pair of PJs before tucking them into their romper. The asymmetrical zipper on these sprout rompers makes layering up (or down) a breeze, and the cute little hood adds another layer of warmth over top of the perfect baby beanie.

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