Have you ever seen a baby costume that wasn’t adorable?
We love a good first. First smile, first time they sit up, and definitely first holidays. Halloween is a super fun one, thanks to the opportunity to put your little one in a costume that somehow makes them even cuter (before they have a strong opinion about what they wear for trick-or-treating, right?). Another bonus? Most baby costumes double as a cozy outfit they can wear while older siblings snag candy around the block on Halloween Eve. Plus, they make for the perfect family Halloween pictures. We’ve put together a list of the cutest and most popular baby costumes for 2023. Read on to check out our picks!
Baby Yoda Costume
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We know his name is actually Grogu, but he'll always be Baby Yoda to us. Includes a robe and matching green ears cap.
We're really sorry for putting the song in your head, but you've gotta admit—it's catchy. Plus, if it leads to the adorable popover Baby Shark costume, we'll deal with the ear worm.
Everything about this sweet lion costume makes it oh-so-Instagram-worthy, down to the red ribbon on the tail! Includes jumpsuit, tail, hood, and booties.
Why wait until the holidays to get into the spirit? Your heart will grow 3 sizes when you see your babe all Grinched up. This costume comes with a hooded costume and shoe covers.
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Who made pink and blue the only choices, anyway? Gender neutral baby clothes are trending
Whether you’ve opted to skip the gender reveal, pre-planning for hand-me-downs, or just prefer to skip the “girls” and “boys” styles, gender neutral baby clothes are a great way to go. Not only does it make mixing and matching seriously easy, but with so many brands offering neutral options, it also makes shopping seriously easy. Check out these cute versatile baby outfit options and get ready for baby dressing Easy Street.
This adorable 12 piece layette gift set features 6 bodysuits in 3 different sizes for each stage of baby's growth (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m). It also comes with a sweet milestone blanket and marker for photo ops. Grow-With-Me Milestone Layette Set ($69.99)—Buy Here!
This layette set has pretty much everything you need for your new babe, including linens for a gender-neutral nursery. 23 Piece Layette Set ($59.99)—Buy Here!
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For all the parents who have ever wondered, “should I have a third child?” this is for you
Triple your pleasure; triple your fun. When you have a third child, you’ll need a bigger car and a lot more snacks, and you’ll be rewarded with more love and wild adventures. Read on to find out what life is like when you add a third baby to the family.
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Pregnancy? What Pregnancy? With your first, you have time to read baby books and take childbirth classes. Pregnancy with your second is a bit more hectic as you have to coordinate hospital tours and baby-registry shopping trips around nap time. But by the time you’re pregnant with baby 3, you’re lucky if you can even remember to take your prenatal vitamin each morning. Between taking care of two other children and driving around to all their activities, your third learns to go with the flow from the time they're in the womb.
Delivery Is Orchestrated with the Precision of a Space Shuttle Launch For the delivery of your third baby, you will need to begin preparations weeks in advance to ensure your other two children are accounted for. Schedules, locations, contact numbers and contingency plans should be documented and emailed to your entire circle so your kids can be picked up, dropped off and cared for while number three is making its arrival.
Practical > Cute in the Clothing Department With your first, you buy all the adorable baby outfits and don't worry about the number of buttons and snaps. Your second wears some hand-me-downs along with simple sleepers added to the rotation. By the time your third baby comes along, they're living in secondhand onesies and pajamas that provide easy diaper-changing access.
Someone Is Always Hungry or Thirsty With three kids, you learn to always be prepared with snacks and drinks. Whether you're nursing an infant, peeling oranges for a toddler or fetching crackers for a preschooler, someone always needs something. Usually when you’re using the restroom or are on the phone because #momlife.
Nature Never Stops Calling Have three children and maybe a pet, and you'll be constantly changing a diaper, taking someone to the potty or taking a fur baby out for a walk. No longer will anyone in the household be squeamish about poop—talking about it or cleaning it up.
Everyone Adjusts to the Chaos With three young children, you become accustomed to a minimum threshold of background noise. You accept that it will always be there and learn to tune it out. Fortunately, so do the children. Just wait to be amazed at how quickly baby number three will fall asleep despite older siblings' shouts, laughs and musical toys.
It’s an Instant Party With three kids, the party never ends. Scheduling playdates isn't as necessary because every single day is a playdate right at home. Bring three kids to a park or an event, and suddenly it’s a party. All the neighborhood kids come calling to play with one, two or all three of your children.
Cuddles Galore With three, you will never want for love. Eager arms are always outstretched and waiting to hug you, and you will constantly find a child or three snuggling into your side. Someone always wants to play with you, giggle with you or be held by you. It’s as heartwarming as it sounds and does wonders for the ego.
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Maximum Return on Investment With three kids, you ensure you get your money's worth on all the gear you've purchased. Clothes, strollers and toys all get passed down, eliminating the need to purchase much of anything for baby number three but diapers and new car seats when your current ones expire.
Built-in Teachers With your first, you are the model for everything your child learns to do. You teach and instruct and celebrate each milestone. But once you have two and three children, older siblings step in to help teach their younger siblings. Potty training a third? Leave it to the older kids and watch them pass on your wisdom.
You No Longer Sweat the Small Stuff Firstborn children tend to have every step carefully monitored for their safety. Second children get away with more as you're learning to divide your attention between two kids running in opposite directions. But by the time number three is born, you’ve realized kids are pretty resilient. Besides, you no longer have time to obsess over minor details. So all three children are given more latitude as you save your energy for what's truly important.
The Love Is Overwhelming This is really what it’s all about. Triple the love. Three times the hugs. Your heart bursts every time you look at all of your children together. You realize they'll always have each other, and you can't imagine your life without them and their amazing bond.
Your little bunnies will be ready to hop to in these baby Easter outfits!
Is there anything cuter than holiday-ready baby clothes (other than your baby, of course!)? We really go gah-gah for little tiny outfits for special occasions, so we’re eggs-tra excited for all the Easter options that are popping up. Between Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter brunch or dinner, and family photos, there are more than enough reasons to start shopping for fun goodies to get your little bitty babe ready for the season! Of course, we know there are a bunch of different options for baby Easter outfits. That’s why we did some hunting of our own and landed on one of our absolute favorite go-tos for baby and kids apparel, The Children’s Place, to get Easter-ready.
Whether you’re looking for cute and casual or darling and dressy, our list of baby Easter outfits covers everyone. There are one-pieces, dresses, sets, and more. Plus, we really love The Children’s Place especially because we’ve always been able to to rely on their pieces to hold up and look great even as hand-me-downs. Classics are classics for a reason, right? No matter if you’re dressing your first baby or your fifth, we’re sure you’ll be able to find the perfect look to welcome Easter!
Plaid Poplin Outfit Set
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Your little dude will look so dapper in this ultra-spring-ready outfit!
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With the holiday season comes an onslaught of (unavoidable) events like school performances, family dinners, Christmas parties and more. The last thing you need is to try and squeeze shopping for fancy clothes into your hectic schedule. The good news? We went ahead and did it for you. From holiday dresses to the sweetest baby boy Christmas outfit, we’ve found the sweetest holiday clothes for your little ones, all of which are available to buy online, right now. Keep reading to see them all.
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For a kiddo who isn’t quite a toddler, this adorable set that includes a onesie with a bowtie and suspender pants is perfect. You can even choose six different styles!
For your especially dapper little person, this tailored mod suit from Appaman is a real treat. The best part is that it comes in almost 20 colors and prints, so there’s a look for every kid.
Janie & Jack always has something special for this time of year, and 2021’s offerings don’t disappoint. Choose from holiday dresses, blazers, baby outfits and accessories that all perfectly coordinate with one another.
Whether you’re looking for Thanksgiving dresses for girls or just want a sweet holiday dress, this handmade knit version comes in four seasonally-appropriate tones.
The first 48 hours go by so fast. You’re basking in the glow of love. Take a few moments and capture those precious moments of bonding before you head home and the family arrives to see the new addition.
Because of COVID-19, hospitals aren’t allowing professional photographers into the hospitals to take any pictures. Most mother-baby stays are shorter than normal to ensure that mom, dad, and baby all stay healthy.
So what’s the best way to document the first memories of your baby’s life? Kendra Greenberg Photography has tips and tricks for taking professional-looking pictures that you will want to frame, put in an album, and use for your baby announcements all from your iPhone. You can absolutely create some lasting images from your time in the hospital.
Kendra is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in the Los Angeles area. She has photographed over 1200 newborns at the hospital in their first two days of life and also does posed newborn photography. To learn more about Kendra, visit her website at KendraGreenberg.com and on Instagram @kendraslife.
1. Make a Plan
Visual examples are your best friend. Check out this free PDF Kendra has included if you need some inspiration. Also, if you have time, you can create a Pinterest page of in-hospital baby pictures that you would like to recreate.
Make sure to pack the items that you want with you in the photos, for example, a nice robe, baby outfits/headbands, plus any make-up and hair styling tools you’ll need if you want a certain look.
2. Kendra’s Must-Have Shots
Mom with baby
Dad with Baby
Baby Portrait: Pictures of the baby by themselves
Tiny Pieces: Close-ups on the head, hands, and feet
Family Picture: Have the nurse take this one!
3. It’s All about the Lighting
First, turn off all artificial lights and get everyone by the window—trust me—turn them off. Natural light complements all skin tones the best. If you leave any other lights on in your room, your baby and the photo will look orange, regardless of your skin tone. Also, turn off your flash. The flash will ruin the natural shadows that we love in documentary-style photography. On your iPhone screen, tap on the part of the image where you want sharp focus. This will also correct the brightness of the image.
PRO TIP: Don’t photograph anyone with the window directly behind them. Most hospitals have a blackout curtain and a shade curtain. Use the shade curtain if it’s too bright. Make sure there is no harsh sunlight on anyone. Make sure the soft light from the window is lighting their faces.
4. Frame It Up
Get close to your subject to make the photo look more artistic. With intense close-ups like these, you will naturally get a blurry background which will give the picture that professional effect. You’ll want to focus the image in the same way as you did for step four: on your iphone screen, tap on the part of the image where you want sharp focus. This will also correct the brightness of the image. This technique is especially nice for images of the head, hands, and feet.
PRO TIP: Physically move your body closer instead of using the in-phone zoom feature. If you zoom in digitally the image will pixelate and you won’t get good print quality.
5. Get in the Picture
Moms, Dads, get in the picture with your baby! Don’t worry about how you look! Years from now all you’ll see is the glow of love on your face. Those first 48 hour memories are priceless and you can’t recreate the moment when you get home.
For parents who would still really prefer not to be photographed: Consider using your hands under the baby’s head or cheek for an artistic shot. As the baby gets older, they will cherish the image of you and them together.
PRO TIP: Photographing a parent from above with his/her eyes closed and head leaning in close to the baby is a very artistic and flattering shot. Everyone looks good in this picture! Regardless of how much sleep they’ve gotten. Just make sure to get very close and tap the screen to focus on the baby’s face.
6. Choose the Right Moment
Babies are either sleeping, eating, pooping, or everything at the same time, lol! You want to take your pictures when the baby has a full belly and/or is drifting off to sleep. It’s very difficult to get pictures of a one-day-old baby when their eyes are open because that usually means that they’re uncomfortable for some reason.
A warm room will make the baby more comfortable, but don’t let it get too hot for too long. Remember, if you have any questions, consult the medical staff. A tight swaddle, gentle rocking, and shushing sounds mimic the conditions in mommy’s womb. The nurses are expert swaddlers and they love to help new parents.
Most of all, have fun with it! Your first 48 hours with your baby are magical. Enjoy every precious minute of it together and remember, don’t forget to take the pictures!
I'm a mom to 3 crazy kids, wife and, photographer! I’ve been a photographer for 20+ years. I have photographed over 1200 newborns in hospitals all across Los Angeles and it never gets old. I’ll never lose the awe and wonder at this journey of self discovery that is parenthood.
One minute she’s wearing 3-6 months and the next, she’s already outgrown 9-12 months. Keeping up with your babies’ seemingly never-ending growth spurts in an organized way, figuring out what to do with all of babies’ outgrown clothes, can feel overwhelming. Here, we’ve compiled some ideas on how you can effectively and easily deal with all those clothes while positively impacting those around you.
The first thing that comes to mind is giving your clothes to another sibling or family member. Recipients of hand-me-downs are usually super excited and grateful to be given such an amazing gift. It saves lots of money and it’s also fun to see favorite outfits on your other kids or nieces and nephews.
A couple tips for hand-me-downs:
1. Save only the clothes that are in great condition. Check out each piece and figure out if it’s worth saving. Is it stained beyond repair? Does it have holes in it? If so, then put them in a separate pile to recycle (which we’ll cover next).
2. Wash everything you decide to keep. You want to make sure any odor or stains don’t attract bugs or other creepy crawlies while they’re being stored.
3. Stay organized with your storage. Whether you choose plastic bins, or the oversize ziplock bags that you can suck the air out of, keep like items and same sizes together and then label them.
4. Keep your clothes smelling fresh. Before you pack the clothes away, stick a few dryer sheets in to keep all those sweet baby outfits smelling fresh and clean.
It can be tempting to just throw clothes away that no longer have a usable life. But experts estimate that the average American throws away 65 pounds of clothing per year, most of which end up in landfills. So what can be done with all those clothes? Recycle them!
There are many for profit and non-profit clothes recycling companies in existence. One of the easiest options is to simply stop by your local H&M clothing store (usually found in malls) and drop off your used, any condition, any style or brand clothing to their “No Garment Goes to Waste Collection.” Those items will find new life as cleaning cloths, insulation or textile fibers.
It can be downright exhausting to manage all the clothing that our littles outgrow so quickly, and if you don’t have the time, or desire to sort, wash and store all of them, donating is another great option with several different avenues you can explore.
Freecycle: Similar to recycling, freecycling involves finding people who would really love what you have to give away. The website freecycle.org matches people in your area with free stuff. A great option when you have baby clothes that you’d like to pass on to others for free and don’t mind a little bit of work to connect to others who would directly benefit from your items.
Schoola: You can now donate your gently used items while raising money for your favorite school! It’s called Schoola. All you have to do is log on to their website, request a pre-paid bag, fill it up with your clothes, drop it in the mail and start raising cash for the school of your choice.
Local Thrift Store: If you’re into donating clothes, your local thrift stores are also a great option. Most of them have easy drop off locations where you can leave your items and even get a tax write-off in return, if you so desire.
We all have our favorite outfits that are just plain hard to give away or donate. It’s nice to make money on all those clothes that we swooned over when we first had our baby. If this is your predicament, and you don’t mind a little extra work to make back your hard-earned money, then selling them is right down your alley and you have a few options.
Resale: Stores like Once Upon a Child are resale stores which means you bring in all your stuff (washed) and they pick out the items they’d like to buy from you. The nice part about resale is that they give you cash on the spot. The downside is that they can be quite picky about what they’ll accept. To find a resale shop near you, simply Google “children’s resale store.”
Consignment: This idea is similar to resale, except the store doesn’t pay you until they sell the item. There are children’s consignment stores all over the place in brick and mortar locations as well as online consignment stores like threadup.com. It pays to have your items in pristine condition as well as keep track of when they expire at the store so you can go and pick them up. It takes a bit of extra work, but it could pay off!
Tag sale. The good ole tag sale is the final way you can sell your baby’s outgrown clothes. Washing the items and organizing them is necessary and pricing them to sell (or being negotiable) will help you get rid of them all, while making some cash. It’s also a great time to throw in other baby items you no longer use. A helpful tip is to post your garage sale on craigslist.com with a picture of some of the items you will be selling. This is sure to whet the appetite of shoppers who are specifically looking for baby items.
Now that you have lots of ideas to get you started, what will you decide to do with your baby’s outgrown clothes? Please share your ideas below.
Bye bye summer, bye bye easy baby outfits of onesies, tees and diapers. It’s time to stock your always-growing babe’s dresser drawers with a new season of cuteness – sweaters, leggings, denim and cozy coveralls. Let us tempt you with our favorite fall baby fashion finds – they’re all at budget-friendly prices so you don’t have to worry that your little style maven will only wear them for a few months.
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Made from a fleece-blend Gymboree's short-sleeved birdy dress (complete with diaper cover) is perfect for fall days in the park. Pair them with wildflower-print leggings to keep legs comfy when crawling.
