CLOTHING AND CARE FOR THE BABY
The importance of natural fabrics
Design and simplicity of clothing and surroundings
As is their intention, drawings and writing on clothes draw attention to themselves and often give messages of cuteness or humour to make adults smile. And though at a young age it may not seem to matter, this encourages an objectification of the child, and brings focus to the clothes rather than the baby. Clothing and bedding with stripes or plaid and strong colours are visually stimulating and do not help promote calm surroundings. Also, some embroidered images are quite rough on the inside of the garment and not comfortable for the baby, so if you can, find clothes that are plain, light coloured, and have few embellishments.
Many baby clothes have elastics at the waist, or are made of stiff materials that can make movement uncomfortable. If possible, find clothes that leave the child free to move, leave the waist free, and are comfortable. The more gentle to the touch and visually calm and simple the garment and bedding, the better for the comfort of the baby. Gentle clothing and surroundings also give the baby less needless stimulation and allow the newborn's focus to be directed to his most important first tasks.
DESIGN AND SIMPLICITY OF CLOTHING AND SURROUNDINGS
Gypsy Woman with Baby
by Amedeo Modigliani
Julia Cairns -Mama Toto
WELCOME ABOUT PRE-CONCEPTION PREGNANCY PREPARING FOR BIRTH BIRTH THE FIRST MONTHS
CLOTHING AND CARE FOR THE BABY THE FIRST YEAR FROM ONE TO THREE RECOMMENDED READING, LINKS ARTICLES
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