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Clothing

One-piece outfits: Quick and easy. Denim overalls wear well and make sense for a crawling baby. Buy only those clothes that open at the bottom for easy diaper changes.

Cardigans and sweatshirts: These are great because they are so easy to put on – and won’t pull off. Many small children object to pushing their head through a small neck.

Shirts: Many parents prefer the one-piece styles that snap at the crotch. Look for cotton T-shirts and turtlenecks with snaps at the neck so they slip easily over your child's head. Undershirts add an extra layer of warmth.

Leggings or pull-on pants: Separates allow you to change one piece of dirty clothing without putting on a whole new outfit.

Fleece jackets: Fleece is an efficient, comfortable way to keep your baby warm. Hoods are a useful feature for this age.

Socks or booties: You'll need lots of socks for indoors and some booties for outdoor wear. Make sure the booties can be tightly secured so they're hard to kick off.

Shoes: You may or may not need shoes this first year. Until your baby is walking well, cover his or her feet with socks or booties with non-skid bottoms.

Hats and mittens: You'll need a broad-brimmed sun hat in the summer and a warm hat that covers the ears for winter. Look for hats that tie under the chin to ensure they won't end up on the ground. Mittens for babies are shaped like bags with a drawstring at the bottom, making them manageable to get on and off little hands.

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