What is better for a newborn's discharge in winter: an envelope or overalls?

The most popular clothing when discharging a baby from the maternity hospital in winter is an envelope or overalls. Very often, disputes arise regarding the choice of one or another type of clothing. After all, each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. The child's parents have to make a choice.

Envelope for newborn

An envelope for a newborn is a modified blanket, which is very convenient for dressing a baby. It has a large number of ties and fasteners and is easily modified into a regular blanket. It provides the baby with reliable protection from cold and wind.

Varieties

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There are the following main types of envelopes.

  • Fur. Most often they are sewn from wool. They are distinguished by their good ability to retain heat, as well as functionality and practicality. In the future, they are used as a lining for comfortable sitting on the sled.
  • Products made from artificial materials such as padding polyester, holofiber, padding polyester and others.Their undeniable advantage is lightness. They are simple and easy to care for, hypoallergenic and protect well from rain and snow.
  • Elegant and beautiful products with bows and ruffles. Such envelopes do not have much practicality or ability to retain heat. Most often they are used for a photo shoot during discharge from the hospital. They are inconvenient for constant use, because... get dirty quickly.

Clothing is selected depending on the time of discharge from the hospital. So, if the baby was born at the beginning of winter, then you should buy an insulated product made from sheepskin or synthetic padding. In the future, you can walk in it all winter. But if it’s at the end of winter, you can also buy an envelope blanket.

IMPORTANT! You should be careful when choosing envelopes made from natural down, as your child may be allergic to it.

Advantages

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The undeniable advantage of the envelope is that it limits the baby’s mobility, which is especially important in the first period of life. So, the child will not be able to roll over onto his stomach without assistance. This ensures respiratory safety.

A special zipper on the envelope allows you to quickly remove the child.

Flaws

Over time, the child will begin to protest against being too constrained in the envelope. He will want to raise his head and be interested in the outside world. In the envelope, the child feels limited and immobile.

Baby overalls

overalls
The overalls are universal clothing and, without a doubt, are suitable both for discharge from the maternity hospital and for further everyday wear. Modern overalls have a special design that allows them to be worn from the first day of life.

Description

In form, this type of clothing consists of a jacket and trousers joined together.It protects the baby from adverse environmental factors.

The winter overalls are insulated. The lining is usually made of down, sheepskin or holofiber.

It has a hood with fur, mittens and booties. You will also be pleased with the variety of design solutions and colors.

Advantages

advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of the overalls is that it is very comfortable to hold the baby in your arms. But on the other hand, the baby spends most of his time in the winter in a stroller.

The true benefits of overalls can be appreciated when the baby is about 5-6 months old. At this time, they can not only lie down, but also sit in the crib.

ATTENTION! Modern overalls are multifunctional and adapted for use in a car seat.

Flaws

Many consider the purchase of overalls to be irrational due to the rapid growth of the child. Children grow quickly, and the overalls purchased for discharge will be too small for the child within a few months.

If you take a product larger than necessary, then the baby in such clothes will be cold and uncomfortable. Hands and fingers especially get cold when they get lost in large sleeves.

Another disadvantage is the longer process of dressing a child compared to an envelope. Many overalls have distinctive design features that still need to be sorted out. This is especially true for transformers.

REFERENCE! One of the significant disadvantages of overalls is their high cost.

What will provide the greatest comfort to a newborn?

There is no consensus on where a baby is more comfortable, in an envelope or in overalls. Therefore, there is no clear answer as to what is the best way to pick up a baby from the maternity hospital.

You can always find a compromise, and manufacturing companies willingly make concessions, creating universal solutions.

We suggest considering these optimal options, which will provide comfort to the baby and will be convenient for caring for him.

  • Special winter set. It will include several clothing options: an envelope and an inner dungaree.

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envelope with overalls

  • Transformable jumpsuit. It can easily be changed to an envelope. Such models are usually larger in size, so the transformer will be just right for the child even after some time.

The pros and cons of the products, as well as taking into account the weather conditions in your area will help you choose the right first outerwear for your baby.

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