Someone needs to tell Carter's to ease off the buttons! Just about every jumper or pajama set I got before my daughter was born had one- to two-dozen buttons down the middle and across one leg. Buttons are great for quickly undressing a baby, but are terrible when you are trying to get the clothes on. After a nighttime changing it is torture to have to align and pinch two-dozen buttons on a squirmy baby in a dimly lit room while half-asleep. My husband claimed it was impossible with his clunky hands and suspects I got the button outfits to make him feel inadequate. In truth, I just didn't know better, but I do now.
Now, I look for simple, soft, easy-on cloths. I love these two swedish-inspired jumpers because they do not fall into the button trap. First, this long-sleeve jumper is the perfect pajama for a newborn, especially during cooler months:
It has a few buttons down the body, but you will never have to deal with them at night because there is a zipper across the legs that allows for quick diaper access! Now, your baby can stay warm and you can quickly change a diaper in dim light, even with clunky fingers.
The second item I adore, is these Swedish Kickpants:
While they are less ideal for nighttime changes, since you have to take them off entirely to change a diaper, they are perfect for the squirmy infant stage. I loved these when my daughter was learning to crawl because they didn't budge as she squirmed across the floor. Her back, belly and toes were always kept toasty warm. In addition, they are super quick to slip on with just a couple of snaps at the shoulder. Both garments are made of soft cotton.
One day, I will visit Sweden and see if there are hidden troves of this type of outfit, but for now you can purchase these here: http://www.ingeling.com/
