5 must-haves for preparing the perfect layette for your baby

There is nothing sweeter for an expectant mother than buying the first baby clothes for the newborn baby: wandering around the shops, choosing the softest and cutest onesies, imagining your baby wearing them… This is where the first doubts arise.

Which material is most suitable? Buttons at the back or at the front? Socks yes or socks no? The questions are potentially endless and getting out of them seems impossible. Or nearly!

That is why we at Fratinardi have decided to help all mothers-to-be (and not only!) in their search for the perfect layette for winter.

Corredino: what is it and what is it for?

Among the most tender things to buy during pregnancy, the layette is usually given as a gift to new parents, but more and more mothers are choosing to buy it themselves.

It includes all the useful items for baby’s hygiene in the first months and the necessary clothes:

• covers;
• caps;
• towels;
• underwear (T-shirts, bodysuits…);
• dresses and onesies;
• bibs;
• socks;
• changing mat; dummies; feeding bottles; nappies…

It serves to prepare mum and dad for every eventuality and need of the little one, and don’t worry in case something is missing: you can always buy it later. The important thing is that you have the essential items with you to welcome him into his new home.

And if we at Fratinardi can’t offer you a changing table and dummy, we can certainly help you with the rest!

TIP NUMBER 1: COVER FIRST

A newborn baby cannot tell you if it is cold or hot, you will have to figure that out. How?

One of the most common methods is certainly to touch the nape of the neck and the neck of the baby, if these are too warm or cold, then you will have to cover or uncover the baby accordingly.

The ideal is to use a blanket that can be taken off and put on when needed, preferably made of wool or chenille, or in any case soft fabrics that will not irritate your baby’s skin.

For you, we have selected these from Maglificio di Verona, made of 100% pure virgin Merino wool, which will keep your baby warm in the winter months.

TIP NUMBER 2: JUMPSUITS ARE NEVER ENOUGH!

And no, not because your babies are already fashion addicts, but out of pure practical sense: babies tend to get dirty a lot. They regurgitate, they drool and… well, we won’t go into details. Just know that you will need them so that you are never unprepared!

The real question is: how to choose them? There are many different types: full jumpsuits, separates (jersey and trousers), footless jumpsuits, open at the back, at the front, at the bottom, without a collar, with a collar… We could go on and on!

There is no single criterion for choosing, other than assessing how you are most comfortable when changing and which baby prefers (his cries will let you know, don’t worry). The important thing is to choose warm, natural fabrics, especially if the baby is born in the middle of winter, such as wool and warm cotton.

In our decades of experience, we feel we must recommend these models:

The Maglificio di Verona footless sleepsuit is perfect to combine with birth shoes to keep little feet warm! Both made of virgin wool, they are perfect for tackling the winter cold and giving tenderness to your little bundle of love! We show it to you in cream, but other colours are also available.

The Nanan one-piece onieses, on the other hand, is made of cotton. They are available with or without collar depending on your and your child’s preferences!

For those who prefer the normal jumpsuit, we have selected some garments from Maglificio di Verona, again in virgin wool, to match our birth shoes from the same collection!

TIP NUMBER 3: THE BODYSUIT TO HOLD THE NAPPY IN PLACE

Babies move around a lot and their little jerks risk causing the nappy to move! The ideal way to keep him still is to use a bodysuit.

Always made of natural materials, in colder seasons we recommend it in warm cotton and long sleeves, like this one by Kioki.

TIP NUMBER 4: THE BIB

An essential element in a newborn’s layette, they serve to prevent stains on their pretty clothes. Indeed, it is likely that the baby will regurgitate milk after eating and so it will be easier and more immediate to clean them and their clothes.

For you, we have selected bibs from the Coccodè line, made of cotton with a button fastening.

And Nanan, with its cute prints!

TIP NUMBER 5: THE CAP

To protect the forehead and ears from blows during the winter months, a good hat is without doubt ideal! It does not squeeze the baby’s little head, which is still soft after birth, and keeps it warm during the first outings.

Nanan and Maglificio di Verona have created some very cute ones, perfect for the colder seasons.

Conclusion

Whether the baby is your own or you are looking for the perfect gift, a layette is always a welcome present and with this mini-guide you certainly won’t be able to go wrong when choosing your purchases!

For more models and much more for your baby, we look forward to seeing you in our store in Battipaglia (Salerno, Italia) and online at Fratinardi.it/en!

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How to dress children for Christmas Day and important events of the festive season? In red… but not only!

Come this time of year, we have to deal with our children’s wardrobe. In addition to buying warm and comfortable clothes, we must not underestimate the looks for Christmas dinner or the New Year’s Eve party. They too must be chic. How to dress children for Christmas parties? Many already think that red is in fashion, and you are not wrong. We must not forget, however, that other colours or patterns can also best represent the Christmas season.

How to dress children for the Christmas holidays? Here are some inspiring looks to make your little ones the stars of the festive season.

Below are some looks that can be used not only for Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner, but also throughout the rest of the winter or even for a First Birthday. So they will be versatile looks perfect for any occasion.

Dress up your little princess for Christmas dinner. Here are some suggestions for you!

Dressing children at Christmas also means having fun with them to choose an original, colourful, fun and, above all, comfortable look. Let’s start with the sissy, who is increasingly vain and bon ton. To satisfy romantic mothers who love wide skirts and delicate fabrics such as velvet, here is an outfit that reflects the elegance of a Christmas dinner. The Kioki velvet dress features a collar with rounded hems and a bow at the waist, both in a tartan pattern. We complete the look with a coat with faux fur inserts, a pair of ankle boots and a pom-pom hat.

For those who love tradition and prefer classic Christmas colours, red is the star colour of the next look. In a tartan pattern, with balloon sleeves and an elegant strap, the Isabel dress is covered by a beautiful blue coat and to create a nice contrast of colours, we have matched accessories in grey between ballerinas and a headband with pom poms by Regina.

For the next look, no bell-shaped skirt or puffed sleeves. There are those who prefer simplicity and tender details. The new Maglificio di Verona collection offers little dresses in pure merino wool to keep your little girl warm with large hooded cardigans. The pom pom is an ever-present detail that is nice and trendy. And on the feet? A pair of Uggs, small and warm.

How to dress your children for Christmas, the little boys princesses.

With little boys, one always thinks that the proposals can always be fewer than with little girls. But we at Fratinardi always repeat that it is the details that make the difference. The new 2022-23 collection offers boys’ looks for Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner, as well as for a first birthday. Always versatile and perfect for any important winter event.

Let’s see together how to dress your little man for Christmas dinner

Winter elegance for the little man is synonymous with the duffle coat. The first look we propose highlights the hooded coat with a tartan patterned interior, a garment that covers and keeps a little man warm with a pure cotton shirt combined with velvet trousers. Let’s not forget to cover the feet with embroidered socks and the head with a wool hat. The look closes with a pair of tartan patterned booties, strictly matched to the coat.

Preferring simplicity to a duffle coat does not mean not being elegant. You can also be original with nice combinations, and Maglificio di Verona once again helps us to create a warm and festive look with warm, Christmas shades such as beige and red. The reference to Christmas is identified in the sweet reindeer on the pure merino wool jumper.

Do you now know how to dress your children for Christmas dinner? We hope we have helped you.

There are so many looks you can find in our fashion store or on Fratinardi.it and these are just some of the perfect outfits for Christmas dinner. All you have to do is visit our online shop or join us in Battipaglia at our shops to buy clothing, accessories and footwear. It’s time to think about Christmas and also about our wardrobe. We are waiting for you!

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