Parents of babies who are preemies are often more concerned about their new baby’s health than what outfit to take them home from the hospital in, when that time comes. Often their options are limited. Now, however, they have some choices. AvaBaby’s specializes in clothing of all kinds for preemies. I really like this Take Me Home Preemie Gown & Hat by Carriage Boutique. Both are adorned with a train carrying white teddy bears and ABC blocks, and made of 100% cotton. They fit babies from 4 to 6 lbs. You can purchase this cute outfit for $32 at AvaBabys.com, where you can also view the wide variety of clothes available for premature babies.

We have several cute and well-made toys from Under the Nile.  I just now discovered that the company also makes clothing.  These little Organic Cotton Side Snap Preemie Sets are absolutely adorable.  I learned the hard way with my first daughter, who weighed only 6 lbs 3 oz even though she was a week overdue, that preemie clothes aren’t just for preemies.  I now know that it is wise to have a few preemie outfits for a new baby.  Even my second daughter, who weighed a full pound more at birth wore some preemie clothes in the first few days.

I love the bold, bright stripes of these outfits.  They are made from 100% organic cotton using low impact dies and lead/nickel-free snaps.  Side snaps make these outfits easy to get over a baby’s head, and an elastic waist makes for quick and easy diaper changes.  You can purchase one of these outfits, designed to fit 3-8 pounds, at kidbean.com.  Each set costs $23.