All the essential baby clothes and blankets for the new baby

Many adults have a personal shopper; your baby is also entitled to  a personal shopper. Baby’s can’t tell you what he needs the first year, so you need to be his personal shopper. If this is your first baby, what a baby needs is somewhat of a mystery. Baby’s grow so fast, if you buy too many outfits in a small size, you have wasted a lot of money . If you don’t have enough towels, you may find yourself sitting in front of the dryer, waiting for a towel to dry before you can give your baby a bath. Since stuff happens unexpectedly when baby’s are concerned, not having enough supplies at the right time, could be pretty unpleasant.

After years of being a mother and grandmother here are my tips for the essential for a basic layette for the first year. Remember baby’s soon outgrow their tiny newborn outfits so there is more value in the larger outfits. You can always put a baby in a slightly oversized outfit, but you don’t want to stuff him in an outfit that is too tight.

An outfit without feet with last longer than one with feet; so much sure you have socks because tiny feet get cold quickly

At www.namelynewborns.com we recommends these layette items for newborns and babies, from 0 to 12 months:

2 footies or sleepers ( newborn to 3 months)

3 footies or sleepers ( 3-6 months)

3 footies or sleepers (6-12months)

2 newborn onesies

3 onesies( 3-6 months)

3 ones ( 6-12months)

2 pairs of socks newborn to 6 months

4 pairs of socks 3-6 months

2 gowns( these will last the baby from 0-6 months)

4 receiving blankets ( at least 30 by 40 inches.)

3 hooded towels ( minimum 30 ” square) with wash cloth

Going  home outfit( this baby outfit should include a hat,  receiving blanket and outfit that either covers his feet or if it doesn’t make sure you have socks)

2 crib or stroller blankets

4 bibs( small drooler bibs)

2 larger bibs for older babies

4 burp pads

2 security blankets

1 comfy cozy

1 stuffed toy

These essentials will see the baby through his first year as long as you are willing to wash daily. If a  washer dryer is not easily availble or you don’t have time to wash every day you will need more bibs, burps, receiving blankets , footies and onesies. At www.namelynewborns.com we have a personal shopper available to help you create the perfect layette and we can even add baby’s name or three letter monogram to make the items extra

There are few events as spectacular as the birth of a child; these events are celebrated before and after birth and often involve plenty of gift giving. Many choose to enhance the personal nature of their gifts through monogramming and/or personalization. Namely Newborns offers items like blankets, towels and more that come with monogramming and personalization. Personalized baby blankets hold increasingly appealing value to parents who are looking for items that can kept forever as a memento. Listed below are three great personalized baby gifts to give for newborns.

Birth Announcement Pillows & Blankets: Having a memento like personalized baby blankets or pillows with dates, weight and name of their newborn baby are wonderful gifts for any new parents. The pillows and blankets will be in your home as a constant reminder of an amazing day in the life of a child and their parents. It’s wonderful to think of a child looking at their birth announcement pillows or blankets years later when they are old enough to appreciate the gift given to them and their parents.

Soft Personalized Baby Blankets: Namely Newborns has a large selection of blankets made with all sorts of material and designs. Some of the most popular items, however, are simply those with the softest material. Blankets are very personal items for parents and their children; they provide comfort and a soft secure sensation. A “rule of thumb” with blankets in terms of quality is the softer the better. Material like Cashmere is particularly popular with the Cashmere Baby Blanket – Pink Handcrafted Baby Blanket being one of the more popular items.

Personalized Baby Gifts Baskets: If you aren’t sure which item will work best as a gift for a newborn and their parents (blankets, pillows, towels, etc…); why not get them all? Personalized baby gift baskets are great presents for any child.  Namely Newborns has some fantastic baby gift baskets with blankets, towels, stuffed animals and more.

When you buy a gift for a baby born in the spring, think bright spring colors. For girl babies, look for a baby blanket or towel in lavender or hot pink. Hot pink or lavender make the fashion statement this spring. For baby boys, although blue is always safe, choose an orange blanket or aqua towel. Orange is the new neutral this spring. Add a touch of orange to pink or blue and you have a sharp new color combination.

 3 Marthas adds orange to her newest giraffe baby hooded towels to make  a new fashion statement for spring. Orange and pink on the little girl giraffe towel and orange and aqua on the little boy giraffe towel make these towels standout.

Pick out a bright colored toy to throw in baby’s stroller or crib. We love this brightly colored organic octopus made from scraps of organic cotton. And the name is scratopus – cute and an earth saver in one small bundle.

orange & pink and orange & blue giraffe towels

Yesterday, was our second bazaar and it was terrific. We put all of our reduced items including Margery Ellen Layette in the front room in baskets. Our back room showed displays of gift sets from Little Giraffe, Bearington Bear and our custom line of organic blankets.Everyone received a free shopping tote when they entered and then it was a mad rush to fill it with adorable baby gifts before we ran out of popular sizes.

We invited several guests to spice up the event. Danny Elfenbein from the Zoo Miami  is helping us connect with the zoo. He bought a 3 Marthas baby towel featuring  what else – elephants. 10% of all items purchased with the code zoobaby are donated to the new zoo babies. There is an upcoming preganancy at the zoo and judging from the size of the mother, this will not be a secret long.

Our second guest was artist Carolyn Heiss. She is able to create a beautiful portrait of a child or any group of children and family members from a portrait. She brought beautiful samples of her work as well as pieces of estate jewelry and fine baby earings in 14 k gold with diamonds. Wow! what a great gift for a newborn.

Things to Consider when choosing organic?

What are you looking for in baby products.?Is style or comfort more important to you?  Are you concerned with babies physical safety and the safety of the planet? Then organic baby products may be the answer for your baby’s needs. If you choose organic, you may have to be more careful in purchases and budget more carefully. Often organic baby gifts are  more expensive and do not come in some of the vibrant colors of polyester products. Many organic baby products are white or soft blue, pink or natural.  You may have to be more creative in creating a unique nursery by embroidering with accent colors .A few companies have mastered the ability to dye cotton with organic dyes that produce vibrant colors, but most organic products are neutral.

Are you willing to sacrifice style for safety? We think you can have both with our organic products which combine safety and style.

Soft organic security blanket from Under the Nile

Here is why you need to buy dress baby in organic clothes and cover him with organic blankets.

The skin is our largest organ and what touches baby’s skin during the first few critical months may have lasting affect on his well being for the rest of his life.  He is usually covered from head to toe with hats and booties and blankets for the first few months. The first few months of his life  baby is in a reclining position 90 % of the time and is often swaddled with a blanket. He breathes the air around him and if there are chemical  fumes from the clothing ,blankets and crib bedding that surround him ; he breathes these chemicals  .

 If his favorite stuffed animal or security blanket isn’t organic , he is putting this non-chemical free fabric in his mouth .He is touching this security blanket  with his fingers, chewing on it and putting his face on it.  If his bath towel isn’t organic, you are drying him with a fabric loaded with chemicals. 3 Sprouts has beautiful organic towels that are both fashionable and safe.

Organic walrus towel from 3 Sprouts is hit with new babies!

More and more manufacturers are trying to provide  environmentally friendly choices for baby’s bedding and organic layettes .

Tips for picking the best Organic clothing

1. Choose companies for your layette  like Under Nile;companies  that use  Egyptian cotton that is handpicked, free of chemicals and pesticides provide beautiful organic layettes. 

2.Make sure the products are dyed with metral-free or vegetable .

3. Make sure the dyes are soy-free.

. 4. Make sure hese organic textiles are not bleached.

Following these four tips will help you find beautiful organic clothes that will help baby adjust to his new environment safely and even prevent skin allergies in your newborn.

The softest organic layette by Under the Nile

It is important to understand the terminology when you are searching for organic baby products. To be certified organic, it means that the raw cotton  mst meet strict standards set forth by the government and private boards that regular inspect the products.

There are other buzz words which imply organic ,but don’t actually meet the strict regulations. Many products are labeled green or eco-friendly . Some of these can be very safe if they are guaranteed to be pesticide free, but they are not organic. It is important to help the planet  so sustainable or eco-friendly products are a step above synthetics, but don’t be mislead and think they are organic if they are not labeled organic.

Good luck in your search for organic baby products and gifts. Please let us know if you find any wonderful organic brands that we should carry.

The first time you shop on line it  can be intimidating and a bit of a challenge .If you are used to  traditional store shopping, it may seem very confusing in the beginning. The more you shop on line ,however,  the easier it gets. With a few clicks of the key  you will be able to see  a mulititude of choices . You can shop from the comfort of your home ,whenever you have the time.  Here are a few tips to help you get started.

First, find a website that you trust. To determine if a website is trustworthy here are some tips.

1. Check the section in the website entitled ”about us “. This will tell you how long the website  has been in business and what their goals are all about.

2. Check to make sure the website is a secure site . Secure websites will dispay an icon of a lock and if you click on it , you will be advised of their security certificate.

3. Check which credit cards the website accepts. You can judge a website by the credit cards it accepts. Websites that have been in business longer will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discovery and American Express. Many new or very small websites only accept  Paypal. If the website only accepts Paypal, you are not dealing with the most professional company.

4. Be suspicious of foreign websites. It is more difficult to send backi tems that are defective when the company is twelve time zones away.

5. Find out if the company stands behind their product. Check out  their return policies.

6. Try to speak to a live person, if your calls are not returned after leaving a message, you may not be happy with your service.

Most websites that are reputable have a toll free number that you can call during business hours to answer your questions and to walk you through registration and placing an order.
The amazing technological development of online shopping has opened the doors to incredible shopping experiences. It doesn’t matter where  you live or when you shop, you can have access to the hippest fashions, the newest trends , the best of everything.  When you shop on line, your biggest
advantage would be that the facility is at your finger tips 24 hours a  day.  You no
longer have to go through the trouble of getting your baby and car ready for a
ride to the store. On line shopping frees you from worries about traffic or weather.  You  can purchase a baby blanket, baby bedding, clothing, stuffed animals, gift baskets or  plush
toys by just a click.

An added bonus is saving sales tax;  most things shipped  out of state are not taxed.

There is no doubt that online shopping is a different experience thnt going to a shopping mall.
It may seem a little odd for any new mother to be buying baby gifts or
baby clothes without ever touching the material, but once you find a website that you trust , shopping will be easier and faster. Imagine sending handcrafted keepsakes to friends thousands of miles away without having to even step into the store or  waiting in long lines  at the post office.  At Namely Newborns  our customers  receive the V.I.P treatment.  Simply call or email your gift list and we do the rest. Just sit back and enjoy thank you notes from grateful friends and relatives.

A quality website will save your information in your customer account.   You will only need to type in your password to begin your shopping spree. You can send gifts to favorite relatives and friends without relooking up their address. And best of all,  your favorite website will keep you informed of specials and coupons through their newsletter.

Important Tip:

Make sure when you register on line , that  you create a password that is easy to remember. We recommend using a pet’s name, or the first or last name in your email address. Use the same password for all of your shopping sites and you will never forget it.

Namely Newborns recognizes that it may be difficult for a first time mother to
trust a different form of shopping, especially when it comes to her newborn.
However, we have perfect faith that you will find exactly what you are looking
for at our store. We have searched for  excellent quality in every
one of our products. We have been in business since 2002 and pride ourselves on being savvy grannies who know what babies need and what Mothers want.   For a gift worth giving, shop   at  www.namelynewborns.com . You can rest
assured that the product quality and customer service will be excellent every time.

Baby Jar is a popular soft blanket for hip babies.

Personalized baby gift options are becoming better than ever before, and there is a now a huge array of different products that you can have personalized. Although everyone wants to provide a gift when a new baby arrives knowing what to send can be a challenge.  You will need to consider several different things including the sex of the baby, the taste of the mother, and your budget.  You want to give a gift that will be appreciated, and admired for the craftsmanship that went into the gift.

Although there are some items that are often given for a new baby if you can find the ultimate personalized baby gift you will make a great impression. Blankets, baby bedding, and gift sets are all great, however, by adding some personalized element they will go from average to wow very quickly. There is a huge array of different gifts to choose from, and selecting the right company to help you will ensure you get quality.

You want to try and find someone that can offer you fantastic top quality products at a great affordable price.  As well as the traditional gifts of blankets, and bedding you may want to look at other options. Selecting the right personalized gift basket can be a challenge, and you want to ensure that it is perfect. Wall hangings, door plaques, and growth charts are all becoming more popular. These can still show how much you love the new baby, and ensure that the new parents have something beautiful to mark the occasion.

Gift baskets are the perfect way to ensure that you leave no item out when looking for the ideal gift. They can be filled with numerous different items to suit the mothers taste, and our budget.

Blankets, onesies and burps is a beautiful wicker basket

Although you can include one or two expensive items, the remaining gifts can all be affordable, but stunning.  Not only can the gift basket be personalized with the baby’s name, but also be centered on a theme. Whether that be animals, bath time, or a color there are some great ones to choose from.

Toys are one of the more popular personalized baby gift that you can choose, and there is a vast selection. You can give the newborn baby an item that is entirely for them, and something they will grow up with and cherish.  Whether it be a cuddly toy for them to cherish or a cozybelly blanket to use for tummy time  your baby, and their parents will love this item. Keepsakes are a huge part of having a baby, and the first few months go so quickly. When you give a personalized baby gift that can be saved, and cherished it is incredibly special to the new parents.

Choosing the right company that can help you to bring your ideas for the perfect gift to life are essential.  You want to choose someone that can offer you a range of different embroidery choices to make the personalized baby gift even more special. If you choose the perfect gift that will be remembered it can make a lasting impression on everyone. Marking one of the most fantastic days in your friend’s lives to ensure that they have a gift to cherish and keep forever.

A baby being born is a big event in anyone’s lifetime. Whether you are the happy parents, simply be a family member, close family friend, or even just an acquaintance, having a child is one of the most important, emotional events of a lifetime for everyone involved, no matter how close the connection. Personalized baby gifts

Bearington Bear Personalized Posh Dot Gift Set

go the extra step in celebrating this special occasion and creating memories for the future. It also shows how much you care, going beyond the off the counter diapers and blankets and giving a gift that will truly be appreciated forever. If you give a personalized present to the happy family, your gift will stand out above all the many other gifts they will be receiving.

You’ll find an amazing variety of personalized baby gifts to choose from making it easy to pick the very best for the baby and family receiving them. You can choose from unique varieties of cuddly toys to personalized cotton, fleece or cashmere

Cashmere Blankets are so Soft

 baby blankets, many handcrafted and monogrammed with baby’s initials.  You can also purchase useful items like baby bottles, bedding, car seat covers, wipe cases and more.  All of these items can be customized to say something relevant or kind to the child or even just beautifully display the name of the newborn miracle.

Lovingly monogrammed baby items in a nursery make it special, unique and welcoming. Some families prefer to use only initials while others like to have the baby’s full name and date of birth.  If you need to buy for the baby that has everything, consider creating a personalized gift set that includes useful items like blankets, bottles, burp sets, hooded towel and gowns with a darling stuffed animal or two to make the gift set complete.  The happy parents can never have enough of these kinds of baby items.  Add some beautiful wrappings and bows and the gift basket you’ve created will be the perfect way to welcome any lucky baby into the world.

Grandmothers in particular are big on giving personalized baby gifts because they understand completely the value of creating memories that even the baby will grow to treasure one day. These lovely gifts may even be handed down to future generations someday, marking an important time in their family’s history.

Personalized baby gifts are the perfect way to show how much you care as well as remain a close part of the baby’s life as well as an appreciated friend to the family. Namelynewborns.com takes this commitment seriously and is dedicated to bringing you the best quality gifts you can get for very affordable prices. Each of their products in their vast selection of personalized baby gifts is customizable and lovingly put together. Whatever you are thinking of giving the new baby and its family, it can be found, and personalized at newlynewborns.com.

What a day for Namely Newborns and friends. Our beautiful south Florida weather cooperated with sunny skies for our March 1 Grand Opening. We meet many new friends and new customers referred by Just Ask Boo. In the background you can see the monoprints created by our guest artist Jerry Goldberg. His works are one of a kind creations that are colorful and skillfully printed on special paper. His works are available at monoprintsbyjerry.con 

At noon Susie Taylor and the Bibbitec.com gang demonstrated her high tech indescrutible bib which is large enough to cover a baby while mother nurses. These fab eco friendly  bibs last a baby for years as kids venture into the kitchen or become involved with art projects ; these bibs make great aprons . They are available for $48.00 in cool shades of plum, charcoal and rasberry with contrasting edging. Bibbitec  makes the bibs, but Namelynewborn can add a name for that special personalized touch.

Author Judy Weber , a renowned children’s book writer, added a literary touch to the day’s events by signing her newest book Seeking Safety, a story of a 10 year old’s journey to America in 1944.

I read this book to both my seven year old grandaughter and my ten year old grandson . Both were enthralled with the drama of a young girl escaping in a cigar truck from her native home in Yugoslavia to Italy where she and her mother stood in long lines to get visas to come to America . My grandson couldn’t believe that her first taste of  icecream was in the lunch room of the navy transport ship that she travelled on. My grandaughter couldn’t imagine how anyone could travel for a month with only two outfits and one pair of shoes.

Our customers enjoyed homemade cookies baked by Carole , the artists wife; the babies drooled over organic animal crackers and everyone had  lots of fun stocking up on bargains in blankets , towels and baby layette. We were so happy to show off our new space. I was really happy to finally have a  workshop large enough to store all of the unique baby gift  that formerly occupied every closet in my home. My husband was thrilled that when he now opens a closet, plush  toys like stuffed elephants and teddy bears don’t come tumbling down on his head.

There are dozens of new baby hi-tech pacifiers on the market, but not one of them can compete with the old-fashioned security blanket. Here are a list of the current gadgets from the NY.Times article on 11/25/2010 called “The Pacifier Gets An Upgrade”. The author tried all of these gadgets to find out why his newborn baby couldn’t sleep and his opionion was “these cry analysers are a best novel curiosities , and at worst – when your baby is screaming uncontrollably and you’re at wit’s end – frustrating time- wasters”.

• Cry Translator costs $9.99on the I Phone
• Why Cry Analyzer $39. 99

When these didn’t work, he tried the newest “Motorized baby seats  that promise to bring digital sophistication to a job that has reduced adults to tears ” ..

• Mamaroo offers several programmed rocking patterns and plays soothing sounds. Sells for $185. When the author places his son in the mamaroo for the first time, he chose “tree swing” , and the baby fell into a deep sleep. They were excited, they thought they had found the answer to their sleepness nights with a fussy newborns. The “subsequent efforts, though, were less fruitful; we we would place him in the chair and more often than not he’d go from indifferent to anxious to angry to screaming”.

We think $185 is alot  of money for one successful nap.

Forget all of the sophisticated expensive gadgets, we recommend buying several of the same security blankets; put them in the baby’s bed or bassinet from the minute he is born. Once attached to his favorite blankee or blanket, he will be soothed during the fussy time right before feeding, he will sleep soundly. You will make sure he will never leave home without it.

 Our advice is to make sure you have extra if one is lost or when it is time to wash.  In fact, many mothers buy three. Right now Namelynewborns.com has 10% off on all security blankees and blankets. Our special gift to you is our soft 15 inch Angel Dear lamb blankee for $6.95 ( a savings of $5.00) when your purchase equals $50 or more. We can add a name at a small additional fee and you will never lost this important possession.