Adorable baby coming home outfits for your newborn

baby coming home outfit

by Adejumoke Ilori |
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Picking your newborn baby's coming home outfit, is such an exciting time and it's fun to wander around shops or scroll through your internet browser in search of the perfect outfit, especially with so many adorable choices. It's entirely your decision what your baby wears, however, there are a few things to consider before you go wild.

Think about the season it’ll be when your baby is born. Is it summer or winter? Primarily as long as your newborn is dressed warm enough and comfortably, he’ll be fine. Even if it’s chilly, you’ll be in the car with heating so there’s no need for gloves or a hat.

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Go for clothing that is easy to get on and off because newborn babies are used to being in your womb and are generally quite curled up. Also, consider the size you should buy. Generally, a 'newborn' size will be just fine but depending on if your baby is measuring big or small, you might want to have a second smaller or bigger outfit as a backup.

It’s easy to assume that, like you, your baby should be wearing a winter coat in the car when it’s cold. However, the thickness of such a coat can prevent you from tightening the car seat harness close to your baby’s upper body. And in the event of an impact, the harness will not be tight enough to hold your little one back securely. Instead, opt for a baby blanket.

Mother&Baby's favourite baby coming home outfits

Best organic baby coming home outfit

It may be pricey but how special is this little set from The White Company? Inside the keepsake suitcase, you'll receive an easy popper-down sleepsuit, bear-themed short-sleeve bodysuit, hat and booties and a star-print baby blanket.

Review: Soft, perfect weight for cool but not cold weather. Very adaptable: good for little boys and girls."

Pros

  • Bear and star motifs
  • Includes: bodysuit, sleepsuit, blanket, hat and booties

Cons

  • Not many colours to choose from

Best Disney baby coming home outfit

With press stud fastenings, turn-back scratch mitts and attached feet, this is a sweet option for your newborn, especially if you're a Winnie the Pooh fan.

Review: "Absolutely adorable outfit which I gifted to a huge Disney fan. Seemed to be good quality and fit the baby well when they tried it on. Was a good price and delivery was on time."

Pros

  • Babies Winnie the Pooh Sleepsuit and Hat Set - Pooh Bear
  • Give your bear cub dreams sweeter than honey with this adorable babygrow

Cons

  • Selling quite fast

Best baby coming home outfit for quantity

If you want something a bit louder, what about one of these animal print sleepsuits? There's four different styles to choose from though we're eyeing up the leopard.

Review: "The design of these are just lovely! Soft cotton material makes baby so comfy, they wash very well and sizing is a little generous/true to size. Very happy with my purchase, will visit George again!"

Pros

  • Press stud and zip front fastenings
  • Wildlife animal print designs

Cons

  • Not to be dry cleaned

Best baby coming home outfit for sensitive skin

Available in grey, pink and blue, this bundle from Mori includes a cardigan, envelope-neck long sleeve bodysuit, yoga pants and hat. Made from super-soft bamboo and organic cotton fabric, it's ideal for your baby's delicate skin.

Review: "Amazing products, superb quality and great design. One thing though, it would be great if you do free shipping upon hitting a certain purchase amount."

Pros

  • Front popper opening on cardigan
  • Bodysuit with envelope neck for easy dressing

Cons

  • Sizes newborn - 6 months available

Best going home set

This pure cotton star set includes a bodysuit, sleepsuit, leggings, a hat, a bib and a gift bag. The long-sleeved bodysuit and sleepsuit are made with babysafe toes and anti-slip technology for 9 to 12 months while there are integral mitts on ages up to 3 to 6 months to protect against irritation on delicate skin.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert: "While I love white babygrow for newborns, a going home outfit should be a little special, so I adore the sprinkling of colourful stars on this set from M&S. It's also so handy having a little bib and the all-important hat!"

Pros

  • Integral mitts on ages up to 3 to 6 months
  • Unisex design
  • Makes a lovely gift

Cons

  • Poppers can be fiddly

Best gender-neutral baby coming home outfit

How cute is the hat with its little ears? This set comes with a long-sleeved bodysuit and pair of leggings in soft organic cotton jersey. The bodysuit has press-studs at the crotch and the leggings have foldover ribbing at the waist.

Pros

  • Set with a long-sleeved bodysuit, pair of leggings and accessory in soft organic cotton jersey
  • Lovely neutral colours

Cons

  • Only available for newborn's to 6 months old

Best baby coming home outfit for packing

We're buzzing for this sweet set! (Sorry...) Presented in a handy drawstring organic cotton bag, the long-sleeved babygrow is fully poppered for easy dressing, with one handy coloured popper to help you spot where to pop! It also comes with a co-ordinating short-sleeved body for warmer days.

Pros

  • Material Content: 100% Organic Cotton Interlock 200-220gsm 40's
  • Machine Washable

Cons

  • 3- 6 months is out of stock

Best floral baby coming home outfit

Inspired by Swedish midsummer meadows, this floral romper has popper fastenings all along the front for easy dressing and changing.

Pros

  • Perfect baby gift
  • Signature print - get the matching set

Cons

  • Sizes are shown in both centimetres and ages. 

Best baby coming home outfit with integral scratch mitts

Made from pure cotton, this sleepsuit and hat set is designed with a cute 'I'm new here' design. With integral scratch mitts up to 3-6 months, nickel-free poppers ensure no irritation to delicate skin.

Review: "Very cute and good quaulity."

Pros

  • Includes matching hat
  • Zip fastening

Cons

  • Not many colours to select from

Best baby coming home outfit for warmth

A lovely choice for babies born in Autumn, the asymetric front zip on this Peter Rabbit babygrow gives you a break from far too many poppers. It has long sleeves, fully enclosed feet and built in scratch mits.

Pros

  • This garment is made with organically grown cotton
  • Asymmetrical zip to replace fiddly poppers

Cons

  • Can only tumble dry on low heat

Best baby coming home outfit for humour

Milk plays a pretty major part in any baby's life so this unisex bodysuit is certainly apt. In a Pistachio colour on stretch organic cotton, it's both comfortable and stylish.

Pros

  • Printed with eco water-based ink and featuring an envelope neckline + poppers for easy dressing
  • Lovely colour, Pistachio 

Cons

  • Ribbed material

Best baby coming home outfit for baby girl

One for the little sisters on their way! Made from soft pink cotton, the baby grow features a rainbow themed slogan graphic to the front. It also comes with a hat and cool trousers, and will make your baby look like a mini fashionista.

Review: "I bought this for my new born, in the new born size but it was too big still. The new born size is more a 1-3 months size. But the material is great quality."

Pros

  • This cute baby girl clothes set fit for 0 Months, 0-3 Months,3-6 Months baby girl to wear
  • Suitable for any occasion

Cons

  • Machine wash only

Best baby coming home outfit for baby brothers

Decorated with an adorable 'Brother' applique to celebrate sibling love, this sleep suit is made from pure combed cotton that's comfy against your baby's sensitive skin. It's easy to get on too thanks to the snap buttons that swivel down the side.

Pros

  • These sleepsuits feature grown on mittens up to certain sizes
  • Decorated with an adorable 'Brother' applique to celebrate all the love

Cons

  • Machine wash only

Best baby coming home outfit for summer

If you want something a bit more vibrant that traditional white sleepsuits, this set of three lemon and striped sleepsuits will do just the job. Easy to get on and off your baby, the nickel-free poppers that won't irritate baby's skin.

Pros

  • Integrated scratch mittens for added protection
  • Popper fastening for easy and quick changes

Cons

  • Can only be ironed inside out

Remember, dress your baby in outfits will not make them feel too warm and not too cold, particularly for sleep, making sure they don’t overheat.

Opt for close-fitting soft, cotton baby clothes that have a low fire danger label and no loose bits.

If you decide to go outside in hotter weather, remember to put a sunhat on your gorgeous baby, and cover as much of their body as you can with loose, light clothing.

Mummy to a little girl, Adejumoke Ilori is Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby. With a BA hon in Creative Writing, she has worked for digital platforms, where she has empowered women from the inside and out, by sharing real life stories based on relationships, loving yourself and mummyhood.

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