The first thing to check before buying any bib is the softness. Since baby bibs are often used to wipe up after mealtimes, it is so important that they be soft against a baby’s delicate skin. The best bibs are those made of thick cotton. They will hold up well even after multiple washings and will quickly become any baby’s favorite. For mothers who are concerned about the eco-friendliness of a baby’s attire, find those that are marked organic and are colored with natural dyes. While these were once hard to come by, many baby specific retailers now offer options that meet these criteria.

Here are some cotton baby bibs.

Some of the most memorable baby bibs are those that reflect the sense of humor of the giver or the recipient. With so many funny baby bibs to choose from, you can easily find one that is right up your alley. To give any newborn a sneak peek into the world that awaits him, consider a bib that is made to look like a one-piece shirt and tie combination or perhaps a tuxedo for special occasions. Funny sayings are a perennial favorite, and bibs with in jokes about a parent’s profession will add a personal touch to any gift.  Newborn baby clothes and baby booties can be ordered to match the bib as well.

If you are looking for a baby bib that is a bit more universal, baby bib patterns can be found that will match baby blankets, nursery bedding themes or even a dining room’s décor. For themed showers, finding a bib that will match the theme of the party will ensure that it is something that the mother will like and enjoy using at mealtimes. An additional benefit of the patterned baby bib is its resistance to showing stains, making them a great choice for dinners out or occasions where baby photography will be taken throughout the meal. A baby bib pattern will look as good as new from the first bite to the last.

In addition to patterned styles, almost every popular children’s’ character today has their own line of baby bibs. Pass on your love of classic children’s characters with bibs featuring their likeness, or find a bib that matches their favorite toy to make wearing it more fun.  One very popular choice is Winnie the Pooh baby bibs.  Do remember that some of these feature sewn on characters, so read online reviews where available to make sure that they wash well.

Here are some hand made custom baby bibs.

Custom baby bibs are the perfect way to commemorate birthdays or other milestones in a young child’s life. Customized bibs are wonderful, small keepsakes that a mother can cherish, instead of your more standard baby blanket, Moses basket, or bassinet. If you are so inclined, blank baby bibs can be easily customized with an at-home embroidery kit. For those who do not have the time or the skills necessary for do it yourself customization, there are many services that offer embroidery or screen printing to order. Send your favorite photograph or saying and in just a few weeks, a one-of-a-kind baby bib will be delivered. In most cases, this personalization will cost just a few extra dollars but the exact cost will depend on the number of words or the intricacy of the pattern.

Though they are less collectable, more and more parents are requesting disposable baby bibs. These baby bibs are particularly useful when traveling, as they will take up little space in a bag and will not need to be laundered. Most disposable bibs are sold in cases at a low cost. These plain baby bibs are considered lifesavers for on-to-go parents, or for picnics and other mealtimes away from home.

Here are some Baby Bjorn bibs.

The last bib styles of note are the Baby Bjorn bibs. New parents swear by Baby Bjorn for their durable, safe and high quality products and this bib lives up to this reputation. Available in a number of colors, the Baby Bjorn bib is made of a soft, plastic like material that can easily be washed in a dishwasher. At the bibs bottom, there is a pocket designed to catch dropped and spilled food that cuts clean up time and keeps high chairs and clothing relatively stain free. Baby Bjorn bibs are a favorite of both parents and children, and any new mother would be thrilled to receive one at her shower.

Regardless of the occasion, baby bibs are perfect to put in baby gift baskets (Moses baskets make great ones). Whether you are celebrating a baby’s imminent arrival, first birthday, or would just like to give a “thinking of you” gift, bibs are a thoughtful present that will not break the bank.

The basic essentials that comprise both newborn baby boy clothes and newborn baby girl clothes include onesies, baby booties, baby rattles, hats, and baby bibs.  These are all staples in a baby gift basket and are great for use in baby shower ideas.  Onesies are convenient one-piece suits that open and close from the bottom to facilitate diaper changes. Snaps ensure easy closure without harming the baby’s sensitive skin. Booties and hats are essential to keeping your baby warm, protected both indoors, and out, and bibs will help to protect all clothing during baby feeding, nursing, burping, and the inevitable spills and accidents that are bound to occur.

Onesies are the simplest and most convenient unisex newborn baby clothes. Not only are they positively adorable, they are also versatile, almost impossible to make mistakes with sizing, and are not intended to work only for one sex. If you are unsure, yet whether you should be buying newborn baby girls clothes, or newborn baby boys clothes, simply select unisex onesies intended for infants, in colors that can work for either a girl or a boy.

Personalized baby onesies.

Onesies are also available in multiple styles, materials, and colors. To keep your baby cozy and protected, choose onesies with long legs and sleeves, and a warm, comforting material such as fleece. If you live in a warm climate and are concerned about your baby overheating, choose short-sleeved bodysuit versions in lightweight cotton. Some designer newborn baby clothes even add special features to their onesies, such as detachable mitts and booties, booties with treads, or special graphics and designs that will set your newborn apart from the rest.  They are usually available with matching baby blankets too.

One way of ensuring that your newborn is uniquely and carefully clothed is by personalizing the newborn baby clothes that you purchase. Have their name or a special graphic embroidered on each item of clothing, or challenge yourself to make the embroidery a project quiet or nap times. If you have twins, choose matching clothing items in different colors, and put their initials in a prominent place; this way, friends will never mistake one for the other.

Booties and hats are important clothing accessories to provide for newborns, in order to keep them cozy and warm. Remember that human beings lose most of their body heat through their heads and feet, making it particularly important to protect those areas, especially on babies, who have not yet grown enough hair to protect their heads from being exposed to the cold, or to potential bumps and bruises.

Cute pink knit baby booties!

For an ensemble that is put together, literally from head to toe, choose matching hats and booties that are sold as a set. Additional features that you may wish to look for when purchasing these newborn baby clothing accessories include ties or snaps to help keep them in place, even when subjected to inquisitive baby fingers. Consider hats with earflaps that attach under the chin for especially cold outings, and lined booties that cinch at the ankle.  As always, a good baby blanket can be the final touch of warmth for your baby.

When starting your shopping, do not always start with the cheap newborn baby clothes. Although it is always important to obtain deals, you need to ensure that the basic requirements for your baby’s clothes are in place first. Consider the types of fabric used in the clothes’ construction, and how that fabric has been processed. You need to ensure that the material is going to be gentle on your baby’s sensitive skin, and that it does not contain any harmful chemical residues. The same principle applies to the dyes used on all clothing items.

Look at this adorable baby outfit!

Another important consideration for newborn baby clothes is their washability. We all love bright and varied colors, but not when their dyes run during the wash cycle. Because they are likely to be frequently soiled through feeding, burping, or other accidents, baby clothes need to be convenient and easy to wash. Their colors should certainly not leech into the wash water, and they should ideally be both machine washable and dryable, without the risk of excessive shrinkage.

Help to protect your baby’s clothing, and your own, from preventable spills and accidents by always keeping a bib and multiple newborn baby cloths on hand during nursing, feeding, and burping. These additional essential baby accessories will help to prevent multiple clothing changes throughout any given day, and will come in handy when outside of the home.

Once you have identified all of the basic requirements for baby clothes, you will likely find the process of shopping for and acquiring them to be enjoyable. Have fun discovering the countless styles, colors and fabrics that will keep your baby comfortable and stylish during each stage of their development.

Baby booties are not only used to keep your child’s feet warm and cozy; they are also a way of protecting their feet, comparable to slippers for adults, but less likely to slip off accidentally. Frequently newborn knit or crocheted baby booties will simply be like thick, warm socks, however, if your child is beginning to prop him or herself up or is learning to stand or walk, you have likely begun to worry about slippery floors and surfaces, since babies have not developed the balancing skills to negotiate sliding feet. To protect your little one from slipping and falling, and to give them the confidence to learn to master the art of standing and walking by themselves, look for baby booties shoes that have a lightweight sole that can grip and protect against slippery floors. Leather or rubber treads are both popular features, as are lightweight soft sole booties.

Make sure your baby's booties match the rest of your baby's wardrobe: his newborn baby clothes, baby blankets, baby rattles, and baby bibs.  This will make your baby the cutest one on the block...at which point you can do some baby photography to catch him at his best!

Baby booties with leather soles.

Baby’s footwear can come in a variety and combination of materials, including fleece, wool, yarn, cotton (for lightweight use,) leather, and many others. Treads on the bottom of the bootie can help to protect and steady a child that is just learning to wobble across the baby play yard. Velcro, ribbons, snaps or some other type of tie are a useful feature at the ankle, in order to secure the booties on the feet, and prevent the baby from kicking them off.

Frequently parents and grandparents like to engage in creative projects and gifts to present to the new member of the family. These are a great present to put in a baby gift basket.  When expecting a newborn, knitting baby booties is a relatively easy activity that you can do in preparation for its arrival. Knit or crochet baby booties require very little material, and can even be done with scraps of yarn, wool, or other fabric that are left over from previous projects. Simply look online or visit a local crafts store to find a baby booties pattern in your desired medium, and improvise with the colors and scraps of material that you have on hand. The only detail that you need to be sure of in this process is that you will end up with the right size of bootie, and this is where the pattern will be of assistance. The good news is that there is no essential stylistic difference between baby boy or baby girl booties. You may wish to select specific colors or details for the intended recipient, but the basic pattern will be about the same for most knitted baby booties.  You can also design them so they match the nursery bedding, baby crib bedding, or baby blankets.

Here are some crochet baby booties.

If you are a more particular customer, and want to dress your baby stylishly for play dates or outings, there is no shortage of designer baby booties available for purchase from popular manufacturers of quality baby products. In fact, even Gucci and Calvin Klein have developed lines of baby footwear, for babies destined to be the future generation of fashionistas.

No need to worry however: There are hundreds of baby booties designs available for purchase that are cozy, functional, attractive, and available at reasonable prices as well. In fact, prices of baby booties can range from anywhere between $10.00 and $200.00. With this wide range in pricing and styles, there is sure to be at least one match for even the most exacting parent or child.

Here are some cute baby girl booties.

Not only are baby booties functional and adorable, they also make excellent keepsakes. They are small enough not to take up too much storage room, and they make beautiful ornaments for home or bedroom decoration. They can help to remind parents of how far their child has come, or of the fact that they were once sweet and innocent, during the trying teenage years. They can also remind their past owners that they were once small and vulnerable, and dependent on their parents’ love and care. Baby booties, along with a baby’s first teddy bear or blanket, can be one of a child’s keepsakes that they carry with them into their adult lives and share with their own children.

Make your baby the cutest, most adorable baby on the block, with cozy and warm baby booties. Purchase them with matching hats or mitts for a coordinated look, or personalize them with graphics, designs, and other details, and keep your baby’s feet happy during every season.