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A baby layette is a coordinated collection of essential clothing and accessories for a newborn. It’s typically given as a gift set for expectant parents or purchased before the baby’s arrival to ensure they have all the basics. A layette usually focuses on comfort, warmth, and practicality for the early weeks of life.

A typical baby layette set includes a variety of soft, breathable items designed for a newborn’s daily needs. Common items may include:

• Bodysuits (Onesies®) – Short- or long-sleeved one-piece outfits
• Sleepers or footed pajamas – Warm, all-in-one garments for sleeping
• Beanie hats – To help regulate the baby’s body temperature
• Mittens – To prevent accidental scratching
• Socks or booties – To keep feet warm
• Receiving blankets or swaddles – For cuddling, swaddling, or burping
• Burp cloths – For feeding time messes
• Diaper covers or pants – To wear over cloth diapers or with bodysuits

Some deluxe layette sets may also include bibs, hooded towels, washcloths, and more.

Bodysuits are versatile and can be worn on their own or layered. Depending on the weather or occasion, babies might wear bodysuits with:

• Pants or leggings – for extra warmth or a complete outfit
• Shorts or bloomers – especially in warmer climates
• Sleepers or footies – layered over bodysuits at night
• Overalls or rompers – to make dressing easier while keeping the base layer snug

Swaddle blankets or wearable sleep sacks – for sleep time comfort

There’s no strict age when babies must stop wearing bodysuits. Most children wear them until around 18–24 months, depending on:

• Toilet training – Parents often switch to two-piece outfits during potty training for easy access
• Mobility and preference – Toddlers who walk and run may prefer more flexible or “big kid” clothes
• Season and setting – Some parents continue to use bodysuits as undershirts during colder months

Hospitals place beanie hats on newborns to help regulate body temperature. Newborns lose heat quickly—especially through their heads—so the hat helps them:

• Stay warm immediately after birth
• Adjust to the cooler temperatures outside the womb
• Prevent hypothermia in the first critical hours

These hats are typically soft, stretchy, and breathable.

A yellow beanie hat on a baby may signal a special condition or need—but its meaning varies by hospital. Some hospitals use color-coded hats as part of a neonatal care protocol. For example:

• Yellow might indicate a baby who needs extra monitoring or special care, such as jaundice or feeding concerns
• Other hospitals might use red or green hats to communicate different risk levels or care instructions

Always check with the specific hospital for the meaning behind any color-coded beanie system.

Sleeper sacks (wearable blankets) are typically used from birth up to 24 months or older, depending on the product size and the baby’s development. You should consider transitioning out of a sleeper sack when:

• Your baby can climb out of the crib (usually around 2–3 years old)
• Your child begins resisting sleep sacks or prefers more freedom
• The sleep sack no longer fits safely (check manufacturer sizing guidelines)

For toddlers, many parents switch to two-piece pajama sets or toddler sleep suits with more mobility.