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Zoero · 26/02/2012 18:20

Hi all,

Our baby is just over 2 weeks old now. We have a slight problem in that every time we put him in a sleepsuit, he brings his legs up and then can't stretch them out again because they get stuck in the crutch area of the sleepsuit. Poor little thing is sound asleep then he wakes himself up because his feet are trapped.

Should we be using baby leggings over top of a bodysuit rather then using a sleepsuit? And if so, where can we buy leggings. If not, do you have any suggestions for what we can do?

Also does anyone have difficulty using pull over the head bodysuits? We can't seem to get used to them and so have bought loads of wrap over/cross over/ front opening bodysuits. They are more expensive but make me feel better. Anyoone else feel the same way? I just think over the head bodysuits are a crazy invention! We've had so much trouble pulling them down his body when they are poo-y.

Also (sorry loads of questions!), anyone have any tips about making nappy changing less traumatic. He screams the house down! We try to be quick but don't scrimp on time to ensure that he is fully clean. Any tips really appreciated!

Thanks so much for any advice,
Z

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RiskItForABiscuit · 27/02/2012 10:36

Congrats Zoero on your new baby.

I put socks on over the Sleepsuit and they help keep the feet part in place for a while. I also have some sleep suits with zips instead of poppers and I like them as if her foot travels up the leg, it doesn't get caught sticking out the gaps between the poppers.

I love the body suits that crossover too. We have a good few of them. There are envelope type necks that would be my next preference as although they go on over the head, when you are taking them off they can be pulled down the body so keeps the poo away from the head.

At that age, my dd screamed the house down too but she stopped a week or two later. I think it's pretty normal. I usually get the nappy and whatever else ready before taking any of her clothes off as usually that's when the protesting starts. I usually chat away, agreeing with her that it's cold, pooey, etc.

Leggings might work but I've haven't tried it myself.

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