Newborn clothing can be adorable and fussy. There are a few things that are necessities, however. New parents should keep a couple things in mind when shopping for infant clothing. Babies grow quickly, and it is better to buy smaller than larger. While it is easy to indulge because every little thing is absolutely adorable, parents should not buy too many things because new babies are likely to grow too quickly to wear everything.

While it is inevitable that new parents will have an extra frilly dress or a cute sweater vest, there are a few basic things parents of newborns should have to make life simpler. First of all, the new baby needs to come home from the hospital in comfortable, warm clothing. A one-piece outfit is ideal, and parents should consider having a hat and sweater as well as a blanket.

For life at home, parents definitely need a package of onesies. These short-sleeved T-shirts snap at the crotch and provide an extra lining of clothing when going out, or a comfortable shirt to lay around in. Coveralls, or one-piece body suits, are also necessities. I recommend having five or six of them so there is one for almost every day. Versatile and comfortable, these coveralls can be worn to lounge in and go out.

Other necessities when shopping for newborn clothing include a couple of sweaters (more for a winter baby), two or three gowns, and socks. The important thing to remember is that Baby will grow quickly, so parents should resist the urge to "stock up" on the same size. It is better for the little one to be in a size too big than too small.