How to choose baby clothes without losing your mind

Here's how to pick safe and appropriate clothes for your little one

Baby clothes.
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Choosing clothes for babies and kids can be stressful, especially for the uninitiated. The wrong clothes could mean overheating (and an increased risk of SIDS in infants), rashes, or any number of unlikely-but-still-possible outcomes that can threaten your child's health. Fortunately, these shopping and safety clothing experts have got you — and your little ones — covered.

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Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan

Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan is a freelance writer in New York City. Her work has appeared in The Girlfriend from AARP, Romper, Lilith, Paste, and others. She is a member of the City Limits team that won a New York Press Club Journalism Award in 2018.