4 of the best baby bodysuits/vests for newborns 2024
Bodysuits (also known as vests) are worn under clothes or on their own if it’s very hot. They won’t ride up your baby’s back as they fasten at the crotch with poppers and can be long-sleeved, short-sleeved or sleeveless. Those with envelope necks can be pulled down over the body (rather than over the head) if the nappy leaks.
As a general rule, babies should wear one more layer than you, so a vest is very useful. It’s most commonly recommended that you’ll need 6-8 bodysuits.
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1. H&M wrapover baby bodysuits
Pack of five wrapover bodysuits, which are great as they don’t need to be pulled over a baby’s head. This is especially useful if they’ve have a nappy explosion.
Available in a range of lovely colours.
Made from soft, organic cotton jersey.
Machine washable at 40˚C. Line dry.
2. M&S Pure Cotton Bodysuits
A pack of seven long-sleeved bodysuits.
Made from 100% cotton.
Envelope neckline and integrated scratrch mitts.
Nickel-free poppers.
Flat seams to avoid irritation.
3. Tu clothing Short Sleeve Bodysuits
A pack of five short sleeved bodysuits
Made from 100% cotton.
Envelope neck.
Nickel-free poppers and flat seams.
Great value for money.
4. John Lewis Baby Safari Animal Embroidery bodysuits
Pack of three short-sleeved bodysuits with animal embroidery.
100% cotton.
Envelope neckline.
Machine washable.
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