To always dress my baby in a sleepsuit

[someladdersandsnakes]

My baby is 3 months old and he only wears vests and sleepsuits. We have a few outfits that were gifted but I don't put him in them really because changing is a faff. Even body suits with socks, the socks don't stay on so fuck that. I've started taking him to baby classes now and in the 3 classes we've been to he was the only one in a sleepsuit. Does nobody else do what I do or is it like, considered lazy or something like if I came to baby class in my pyjamas?

Not unreasonable at all! Just be mindful that baby’s toes aren’t restricted - my little one has long feet, fine when he first goes up into a size but not after 4-6 weeks.

Same if you use a sling, as the legs ride up.

No problemo.
I still wear mine.
It is printed to look like a suit and tie! No-one seems to notice, cause they are mesmerised by my beautiful hair and tanned visage.

I used to cut the feet off and have socks for longer wear time.

My two lived in sleep suits at that age. So convenient. All my visions of beautifully dressed babies went straight out the window after the first explosive shart. They are 16 and 12 now and still wear onesies! DS1 is 6ft 2" and looks like the Gruffalo in his. Fair enough, they do draw the line at wearing them outside the house these days😆

Quite a lot of elasticated waistbands are designed in a way that means they still put pressure on the body in certain positions. Babies can’t explain if something doesn’t feel good, so I just don’t feel great about clothing choices that don’t totally prioritise their comfort.

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Mine lived in sleepsuits at that age. Much cosier and more comfortable for them. Small babies shouldn't have to put up with waistbands, excess fabric etc IMHO. When you're spending a lot of your time lying around you want to be comfy. I wouldn't wear an outfit to bed!

Plus makes washing waaay easier. If you're happy and baby is happy then crack on.

I used to consider it a very good thing to get more than 24 hours out of a suit! Didn't see a problem with it myself, since babies aren't sweaty. But anyway they'd have a bath every couple of days which is when I'd change their clothes if they were still un-besmirched.

But this doesn't matter at all. I don't think either approach is bad. I only meant to respond to PP who said that all that matters is changing them out of the clothes they wore at night. No, it doesn't matter!

Sleepsuits tend to be better anyway as a lot of babies suffer with stomach issues as their digestive systems get used to processing things so anything else normal clothes wise tends to cut into their stomachs and cause unnecessary problems…….

Mine is 7 months and usually always In a sleepsuit unless there's an occasion, I love her in them they are so cute and there will come a time she is too big for them so I enjoy her in them for now , couldn't care less what anyone else thinks tbh

He’s 3 months old, still sleeping most of the day - wearing a sleep suit makes sense! I think if adults fell asleep every couple of hours we’d probably not bother with ‘proper’ clothes either 😁

Babygros as long as you can. I once took my baby to the doctor and he said she was so sensibly dressed as jeans etc were uncomfortable for them. Suffering from pnd at the time, this made me feel so good.

I kept mine in babygrows for months. I found them easy to handle when changing nappies and didn't have to think of socks.

What a ridiculous comment. Do you think small babies like being dressed up like dolls? They want to be comfy and cosy, not dressed up for their mother's entertainment. If you want to dress a small baby, do so, but it's for your benefit not theirs. Arguably, it's to their detriment.

Yanbu. I prefer to dress mine in leggings and tops but there are times where sleepsuits are more appropriate, comfy and easier! Do whatever works for you x

My first was in babygros until 7 or 8 months. I was so overwhelmed with everything else that it felt like one thing I didn't have to think about. Her "wardrobe" was one basket of sleepsuits and one basket of vests - easy to wash, dry, fold and put away.

I did got lots of comments about "PJ day" from family/strangers in the supermarket but shrugged them off. If you're not dressing my baby or doing my washing, it's none of your business.

'This comment' is pointing out that the OP appears more concerned with making the child bend to their will rather than adapting to the baby's needs

I did this! To me, sleepsuits are clearly most comfortable for them and therefore that's the most important thing! I think it's really selfish of people to dress their tiny babies in cute outfits that are definitely more uncomfortable for them. However, I did feel like I was in the minority and while I never got comments, I did think people were thinking that I hadn't got my baby dressed.

Bend to her will

Yeah the baby definitely needs a pair of leggings, imagine how embarrassed he is.

At 3 months it's fine so long as the child is warm enough in the current weather. If it was really hot weather I'd be hesitant because it could be too warm. By 6 months I think an outfit of joggers and layer tops looks better. I think your comment in the OP about part of the reason to only dress your child in sleepsuits because outfits are too much faff did make it seem you want just to do what is easiest for you and not necessarily in the best interest of the child in the longer term. Some people at groups may judge you. You have to decide if their judgment bothers you or not.

Just looked back at photos of my youngest at 3 months and pretty much every one she is wearing a babygro!

Oh do sod off. I didn't mention dressing up like a doll, as you well know.
My comment was relating to the OP wanting to dress her child for her convenience, rather than what might be better for kid

My children didn’t sleep in so called “sleep suits” overnight as they slept in Grobags and were dressed in vests according to the temperature of the room.

My children did wear “sleep suits” during the day (almost exclusively) as they are comfy, practical and nothing cuter than a baby in a babygro as they used to be called.

Aww I loved mine in baby grows. So cute and practical at that age. Hate seeing babies in silly clothes like jeans. Make the most of the baby grow days I say!