Hi there! Yes, I know ... I've only been a mom (officially) for a little under six months. But in the time I've been a mom, I have come to prefer a few products. Here are a few of my favorites in the clothing department.
Sleep Sacks (either by Halo or Carter's)
They are fantastic for our baby as he refused to be swaddled (either by a blanket or a swaddle-me sleeper). I never have to worry about a blanket covering his mouth and nose, and they always seem to keep him so warm and snuggly. If you want a sleep sack with sleeves for the cooler months, then you'll probably have to go with Carter's ... that said, they only come in one 0-9 mo. size - which our boy outgrew in month five or so. The Halo ones are generally sleeveless, come in a variety of sizes, and have a reverse-direction zipper for easy changes (and so the pull doesn't poke baby in the chin).
Carter's Wiggle-Proof Socks
Hallelujah! A sock that doesn't come off ... even if my son pulls on it. I don't have as much knowledge (price, sizes, etc.) on these as I should, but we just found them a month ago and they are much harder to come by. For some reason, Babies R Us doesn't seem to carry them very often. You'll have a much easier time finding them at Kohl's or JC Penny. If you can't find them and live in an area with a Meijer, you can try their Falls Creek brand tube socks for babies.
Carter's Drool Bibs
With a thin layer of water/drool repellant material in the center, these bibs are fantastic for keeping baby's clothes dry and moisture away from his/her skin. Another great feature of these bibs: a side closure. In fact, in my experience, any bib with a side closure is ideal; they allow you to fasten and unfasten the bib without having to hold the baby's head up for a long time, and the baby doesn't have to lay on a bulky, uncomfortable closure.
In general, I love Carter's products, but their clothing in particular has been a pleasure. Our son has a longer torso, and Carter's brand onesies and rompers offer more length in the torso than other brands do (namely Gerber and Little Ones). Plus, Babies R Us always seems to have some sort of deal going on Carter's clothes, so they end up being best price-wise as well.
Gymboree is also another good brand for baby clothes, albeit a little more on the expensive side. However, as my mom and sister can attest, they often have great deals on their out of season clothing ... as long as you are up for a little digging through some bins. And I must say, their clothes are extremely well-made and too cute for words.
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