Ah, the onesie—the ultimate in baby clothing. No babyhood would be complete without a drawer full of the crotch-snap cotton T-shirts. Outfitting your infant in this ingeniously designed article of clothing guarantees that her belly will stay warm through it all. I learned this firsthand when W was born in the heart of a New York winter. His onesies functioned like baby long underwear—another layer to keep core heat inside. But onesies aren’t limited to winter weather. In the warm months a short sleeve or tank top onesie is all your little one needs. And that snap bottom is not only convenient for diaper changes, but also seems to keep things contained between those changes (and there is way more to contain than you could ever imagine).
Break the blue for boys/pink for girls paradigm and set your babe up with a collection of cool, unisex onesies that will give him/her street cred and elicit some smiles at the next family gathering. Here are my current faves:
Hive T’s got snarky down with this collection of organic cotton onesies ($19.99) emblazoned with witty hipster turns of phrase. I’m partial to the simple, but effective “New,” and just can’t get enough of “Party at my Crib” (with image of crib) and “That’s How I Roll” (with picture of stroller). Urban, funny, ironic clothing—just what your infant needs.
Sometimes you need to keep it simple. Sometimes you need to keep it simple, organic and cozy. That’s when I turn to Kate Quinn Organics. Always soft and durable, Quinn’s onesies are also rich in super-saturated colors that can be rocked by baby boys or girls. Take this Storm Blue long-sleeved onesie ($14)—ideal tucked beneath a mini jean skirt or under a pair of overalls. Versatile, really.
Under the Nile are masters of crafting decadently soft organic Egyptian cotton into the most charming babywear. If you or someone you know is expecting a summer baby, this monkey-themed tank top ($13) is a classic gift for the new arrival.
Skip the soy latte in favor of a longer lasting soy product—a soy onesie. BabySoy transforms soy protein fiber into stylish little one pieces ($13.95) in an array of tantalizingly named colors—ocean, chocolate, blossom and so on.
