Versatility of the onesie for babies

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In this post I'm addressing the future moms and those who are going to choose a present for a newborn baby, because moms surely already know which is the most versatile garment of a baby's wardrobe: the onesie.

I admit that before becoming a mom I underestimated it, I only thought at overalls, rompers, skirts and dresses maybe with some frill or flounce.

But the onesie is really useful in all seasons: in winter a short sleeve onesie is perfect under rompers and pajamas, to keep well warm the baby. In the long sleeve version it can be worn exposed, instead of the t-shirts that never stay in place and rick to expose the baby's belly!

In autumn and spring it's perfect under an overall or a pair of trousers, maybe adding a light sweater in the cooler days.

Finally in summer it can be used together with a pair of light and comfortable shorts, better if in jersey cotton. Or in the hottest days, like several days of the summer just over, it can be the complete outfit of the baby, leaving him a bit more fresh and able to move and kick at ease.

If you have a baby in the way or you know a mom-to-be and would like to give her a small but useful present, take a look at the "Onesie" section of my shop (link) and let my creations inspire you!

Usefulness of the pacifier clip

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I don't know about you, but I think the pacifier clip is a great invention. Without it our pacifier would be on the floor every two minutes. Now Alessio is able to grab objects and one of his favorites is the pacifier: he grabs it and turns it until he manages to put it in his mouth in the right way all by himself! Sometimes he succedes, sometimes it slips off his hand and it would fall to the floor but for the pacifier clip. Or he forgets he already has the pacifier in his hand and tries to grab another toy suddenly releasing the pacifier. So the pacifier clip is a must have for us!

And if it's coordinated with the outfit it's even better!
 

It's important that the clip to attach it to clothes is robust but also that it doesn't damage the fabric: that's why for the pacifier clips I make, I use a metal clip with plastic inserts, robust but delicate on garments.

Another important feature is that the pacifier clips should not be made with felt: babies try to put everything in their mouth, pacifier clip included (I lost count of how many times I found Alessio biting the pacifier clip instead of the pacifier!) and with felt there's the risk it fades and the color would all go in the baby's mouth...
 

Moreover felt doesn't resist well to washing and it pills, while cotton, which I use in my pacifier clips, can be easily machine washed: practicality is fundamental with baby's clothes and accessories!

Finally, a thin ribbon can make it possible to attach the dummy clip to all types of pacifiers, from those with a built-in plastic ring to the MAM pacifiers: you only need to slip the ribbon into one of the pacifier holes, so easy!
 

If you're looking for a pacifier clip here you can find the dedicated session in my Etsy shop (link)