Being a parent is not an easy job. And being a new parent, it can be even more exhausting as you’re still learning the art of parenting. A parent needs to understand the smallest of details of their child, young or old. It is important to understand the need for the right clothes and clothing fabrics that should be used for your child. They should be comfortable and easy to wear.
Your child’s skin is much more delicate than yours and it has to be handled with extra care, as it can cause irritation and skin allergies very quickly.
But how to know to find the right fabric? To make this right choice, you need to understand the different textures of every fabric and how they will be felt against your kids’ delicate skin. Here are a few simple tips to consider-
- The fabric used should be very soft and comfortable to wear.
- The fabric also should be very breathable, letting the skin to perspire.
- The fitting of the fabric shouldn’t be tight, helping them to move freely.
- The fabric should be stretchable.
Here a list of a few fabrics that fit this criterion-
Lawn Cotton
This lightweight soft 100% cotton fabric with a high thread count, is very much suitable for making kids clothes, especially baby clothes. It is somewhat transparent and has a slightly crisp feel.
Muslin
Muslin is great for making baby clothes as you can’t get more breathable fabric than this. It is 100% cotton. Muslin is used for making cloth diaper covers, swaddle clothes, and burp clothes.
Knitting fabric
Cotton knit fabric is a favorite of babies as it is soft and breathable. Another advantage over woven clothes is that knits are stretchy. Knit is very accommodative of constant body movements and growth spurts; you know how kids grow.
Fleece
Light fleece fabric is a good choice for kids’ winter clothes. Fleece is used as an alternative to wool. It is moisture-wicking and keeps the body warm. Unlike wool, fleece is easy to maintain as it is machine washable and dries fast.
