Quick layette question

[new york momma]

I never knew what a layette was until I received one today as a gift. Does a baby where a onsie underneath the layette? Could the baby just where a t-shirt and diaper under the layette?

[homemademom]

As far as i know, a onesie is part of the layette. It's just the basic set of newborn items like onesies, pjs, socks, etc.

[new york momma]

Oh, lol. Still learning my baby vocab. The item says layette on the tag, but it looks kind of like a night gown with elastic at the bottom.

[limette]

A layette is just a collection of matching baby clothes. There's no rule that says all the pieces have to be worn together.

[finnegansmom]

The gown with the elastic on the bottom is a nightgown, which honestly we really liked because since I use clothe diapers, those worked great with a wool soaker and fitted underneath them....
If you're planning on using cloth diapers, I'd probably shy away from the onsies and stick to the laptees, etc.

[shoefairy3]

I love baby gowns. So convienent and adorable

[homemademom]

I love those elastic nighties, too! It makes night time diaper changes SO much easier!

[dejagerw]

Yeah, I wouldn't put anything underneath the gown. The gown is to make diaper changes easier, a onesie would just make it more difficult. You can though, put a onesie under just about anything else. Sometimes its nice to have on a onesie under a cute outfit in case of a diaper leak or something. That way the outfit doesn't get stained.

[new york momma]

Thanks for the info. (I had to google what soakers and laptees are.)
Sounds like this nightgown thing is really going to come in handy.

[trekkingirl]

I live in the San Francisco area where it is usually foggy, or cold and damp. So I always put a onesie underneath daytime outfits. This would keep baby's chest warm and dry. Outer layer easily gets wet from drool or spit up.

[MamaPhD]

For the first couple of months, DD lived in long sleeve kimono tee , diaper, and receiving blanket, period. Everybody tries to make you buy a whole wardrobe but start small and then build as baby gets older.

[texmati]

Originally Posted by MamaPhD

For the first couple of months, DD lived in long sleeve kimono tee , diaper, and receiving blanket, period. Everybody tries to make you buy a whole wardrobe but start small and then build as baby gets older.

I agree. We needed far fewer clothes (and more recieving blankets!) than I had previously thought.

[MamaMonica]

Moved to LWAB

[chel]

for my midwest winter baby i often put a onesie under a footed romper. i didn't really have pj vs. day clothes, as they sleep so much, i just put the baby in comfy outfits - mostly one piece outfits or onesie and pants

[BetsyS]

I use gowns at night until they stop pooping at night (around 4-6 weeks) Like the PP said, it makes night time changes easier.

I do dress my babies every day in outfits, but they are mostly one piece outfits. Most of my 3 month size outfits are actually onesies, but ones that have designs/patterns on them. My babies are into 6 month size clothing by around 6 weeks, though.

I never use those plain white undershirt style onesies. I live where it's hot, and I've had 3 summer babies. Just no need for those.