Baby Clothes Central

When we brought our little bundle of joy home from the hospital, my wife and I were both astonished at how tiny and fragile she seemed. I immediately set about child-proofing the nursery to make sure that she would be comfortable and safe. Even though it would be some time before she learned to crawl and walk, I covered up the electrical outlets with plastic plugs.

I put padding over the sharp-edged furniture in the room as well. Then my attention turned to the crib construction and the quality of the bedding. It’s important to ensure that there is no excess space between the mattress and the crib frame, as that’s a hazardous spot where infants can become trapped. Finally, we bought newborn baby clothes with soft “cuddle cotton” – perfect for a baby’s sensitive skin.

Halloween is a favorite holiday in our household for a number of disparate reasons. My kids love it because it gives them an excuse to dress up as their favorite superheroes and wander around the neighborhood in pursuit of free candy. We found Spiderman baby clothes for our youngest this year. Halloween also gives my husband and I a chance to reconnect back at the homestead, where we like to have a nice, elegant dinner in. And we certainly don’t mind the occasional interruption caused by an eager trick-or-treater.

More than anything, Halloween remains relatively stress-free – at least when you compare it to the holidays that are just around the corner. As much as we love to see extended family during Thanksgiving and Christmas, the travel time and cooking deadlines associated with November and December can be taxing to say the least. Now that I think about it, Halloween is an absolute breeze.

Kids grow up so fast, and parents are only given so much time to dress their bundles of joy in whatever manner they prefer. Right around the time children begin attending school and noticing their peers, they develop a distinct fashion sense. This process is only natural, but it also means that parents will have to relinquish some of their control over the kids’ clothing choices.

So why not take advantage of your position of parental power while it lasts? Dress your infant in funny baby clothes until you’ve taken so many photos that your hard drive won’t hold another snapshot. While he’s still too young to know any better, slip your baby into a lobster costume and parade him around in front of relatives. There’s no telling what sort of family Christmas card you could put together with the right inspiration.