1. Look and choose light and plain colors
When choosing clothes for your baby, it is advisable to choose light-colored, softly colored clothing without fluorescent components, such as off-white, light pink, etc. Light-colored clothes are less likely to fade and have less impact on your baby's skin. It is best to choose light and plain colors and avoid buying infant clothing with overly bright colors to avoid harmful chemicals such as decomposable aromatic amines that may be present, and overly bright colors may be harmful to your baby's retina.
In addition, dark-colored clothes can easily cause dyes to rub off and penetrate the skin, especially for infants who tend to bite and chew on their clothes. Dyes and chemical agents can enter the child's body and cause unnecessary harm. Do not choose clothes that have been treated with wrinkle-resistant chemicals, and avoid buying bleached children's clothing and clothing with particularly bright and heavy colors, as these types of children's clothing have high formaldehyde content.
2. Touch and choose pure cotton fabric
From 0 to 3 years old, the baby's skin is delicate, with incomplete skin function, weak resistance, and prone to irritation. At the same time, babies are more active, sweat more, and have more sebaceous gland secretions. Underwear that is close to the body is often referred to as the baby's second skin. If the choice is inappropriate, harmful substances can easily invade the baby's delicate body through the tender skin, increasing the risk of infection. Therefore, the baby's clothing directly affects the baby's health.
In terms of fabric, it is best to choose clothing made of pure cotton or silk. Pure cotton clothes have a soft texture, good warmth and breathability, and low irritability, which can provide better care for the baby's delicate skin.
3. Smell and avoid irritating odors
Some baby clothes may have cute cartoon patterns printed on them. If these patterns have a particularly strong and irritating smell (similar to the smell inside furniture stores), parents should not buy them. Most of these patterns are chemically sprayed or glued, and they have a strong smell of paint and glue, which can easily cause poisoning.
If parents feel that plain clothes are not attractive when worn, and they must have some patterns, it is recommended to choose embroidered patterns. The simpler and smaller the patterns, the better. Also, smell the colored threads on these patterns for any similar smells mentioned above. If there is, do not choose them.
4. Check and be cautious with small accessories
It is best not to have hard decorations, ropes, or buttons on the clothes, as they can easily cause abrasions, compressions, and cuts on the baby's skin, which is not conducive to the baby's independent activities, causing discomfort and even posing dangers such as suffocation. Ropes can easily entangle the baby's neck and cause suffocation, and buttons can also pose a risk of accidental ingestion by the baby.
When choosing baby clothes with decorations, check the firmness of the decorations to avoid harm to the baby. Check if the zippers, seams, etc. of the clothes are smooth to avoid abrasion of the baby's skin. It is recommended not to choose clothes with zippers for babies under one year old.
5. Compare and choose appropriate size and style
In terms of size, clothing that is appropriately loose is beneficial for the baby's growth and development, but the clothes should not be too loose. If the clothes are not close-fitting, the baby will be more prone to catching a cold. Therefore, mothers should choose clothes that are "appropriately loose", allowing the baby to feel comfortable without feeling restricted.
In terms of style, when choosing tops for the baby, it is better to choose ones with front openings. Tops with front openings are easier to put on and take off, avoiding the mother exerting too much force and hurting the baby's bones, skin, etc. In addition, it is best to choose longer tops that cover the belly button to prevent the baby's belly button from getting cold.
