Overalls-transformer for newborns
For parents of newborns and babies, any wonderful time of the year is associated with regular walks in the fresh air. And here many are faced with the choice of a good overalls, in which the baby will be warm and not stuffy, comfortable and not cramped. After all, babies still do not know how to talk and so need love and care! And high-quality clothes for walks are simply necessary for kids, but how to choose them?
Features and Benefits
Babies grow very fast, but buying clothes for growth is not always the right thing to do. At each month of life, the baby has its own opportunities and tasks, and clothing should take this into account. In addition, parents dress the baby, so it should have comfortable fasteners, armholes and necks so that the baby can be easily and quickly changed. Children's clothes are made from natural, breathable and hypoallergenic materials so that children do not overheat and do not freeze.
Fashionable styles and models
Overalls for walking differ greatly depending on the season for which they are intended, as well as on the age of the babies.So, for children under one year old, manufacturers make better processing of seams and try to make them flat, invisible to the baby, and bring them out. Understanding the interests of adults, designers make multifunctional transformer models that adapt to the season and the needs of a growing child. But it can be difficult for new parents themselves to understand the variety and choose the onesuit that suits their baby.
demi-season
Walking is very useful for kids, so demi-season overalls appear in all children. They are especially important for spring babies, so this model has two long side zippers, thanks to which it will be convenient for parents to put the baby on overalls and put the night-horns into the sleeves and legs. Models are usually insulated with a fleece lining, and an impregnated upper fabric (for example, bologna or polyester) will save you from wind and rain. It is worth paying attention to overalls made of natural fabrics - they are more expensive, but hypoallergenic and good for the smallest and most delicate babies. In such overalls, it is warm on windy and cool days, and sensitive skin can breathe easily and freely.
With detachable fur
These are wonderful models that turn from demi-season overalls into insulated winter ones. Removable fur makes the model versatile and can be easily attached and unfastened with zippers and buttons. Thanks to this insulation, the baby will be very comfortable, warm and not stuffy in winter weather. A model without lining is a good option for autumn and spring.
3 in 1
Popular models for older babies (from six months to a year) are often bought ahead of time.The set of such a product usually includes a jacket with a large hood, semi-overalls with adjustable straps and a semi-envelope bag for legs. The bag is made removable and insulated, because it will come in handy for a little miracle at the very beginning, while the child is not yet sitting and walking. It is attached to the jacket itself and makes the overalls a single "envelope".
Pants are needed for fidgets who can already stand and love to walk. Here you need to pay attention to how the straps are fixed (so that the clamps do not rub the neck, back or chest of the child) and the zipper is unfastened at the semi-overalls. It depends on how quickly and easily you will dress the baby for a walk and undress in the clinic. For the first year of life, pockets are made on the sleeves, removable warm booties and mittens. If there is a removable lining for the jacket, then such overalls will become an important attribute of walks from October to April.
summer
Summer light overalls for babies are chosen not only for walking in the fresh air. Most often, these are one-piece versions of a blouse and trousers, which in the first months are also used as clothing for going out (for an appointment with a pediatrician, for example). This type of clothing allows you to quickly change your baby's clothes without disturbing him or turning him over again. Typically, such models are made with a margin for a diaper, so the child will be quite comfortable. For walks, it is better to choose models with closed legs and a zipper.
For discharge
Envelopes are best for the first meeting of the baby from the hospital, and in winter - fur bags. Modern models have a convenient zipper and do not need to be wrapped or tied with a ribbon.This is the best option for the first couple of months for the baby and his parents: the fact is that newborns tightly press the arms and legs to the body, and attempts to put tight clothes on them are accompanied by violent discontent of the child. Insulated models allow you to calmly take a short walk in cool weather, but due to the lack of a hood, even ideal envelopes and “bags” are significantly inferior to overalls.
materials
On sheepskin
Popular winter insulation for toddlers: lightweight, warm and breathable. This is a practical and wear-resistant fur that can withstand washing and quickly returns to its shape, raises the pile. Natural insulation is almost hypoallergenic, so it is well suited for babies.
Down
Winter models of overalls are sometimes made with goose or auk down. This exceptionally warm and windproof filler is perfect for cold winters. But with the onset of spring, the baby will be too hot in a downy jumpsuit. Bird down is not suitable for children prone to allergies, and it will also require more delicate cleaning.
Other heaters
Small children need special fillers: non-allergic, safe, warm, practical, windproof, breathable. Especially for them, materials such as thinsulate, thermofil and isosoft were developed. They are used for really warm and expensive overalls (they can withstand up to 30 ° frost), and for budget options they use holofiber or synthetic winterizer. These fillers make overalls voluminous, but do not tolerate frequent washing and, as a result, retain heat less well.
How to choose
It is very difficult to purchase overalls for any season for a baby overgrowth, so it is better to make your choice in anticipation of cold or warming.Summer lightweight models can be selected as needed as the baby grows. If you are going to wear summer overalls as the main clothing, then purchase 2-3 sets at once so that the baby has a change. But insulated and demi-season options can and should (in order to save money) be taken taking into account that the baby will grow. They can be bought 1-2 sizes larger, then the child will wear them for at least 2 seasons.
When choosing the color of overalls, pay attention to practical colors (burgundy, green) and their dark shades. Contrasting and colorful inserts help to make such jumpsuits bright and elegant. Universal colors are preferable, because parents get tired of the abundance of bright pink and blue in children's clothes.
What is the price
The cost of overalls depends on the brand and country of manufacture, model and season. The most inexpensive are summer overalls, they can be found at a cost of less than 1,000 rubles, however, original options with an interesting style, complex finishes and unusual materials can cost more. Next in price are envelopes - from 1,000 rubles, insulated options that cover your head from the wind will cost more - from 2,000 rubles.
Prices for demi-season overalls start at 1,700 rubles, but it’s not even worth looking for insulated options for less than 3,000 rubles for the winter. Down-filled overalls are made by European brands, so their cost is an order of magnitude higher, but the quality and design will be higher than expected, so buying such overalls for 6,000 - 6,500 rubles is a good purchase.
Brand news
Lassie (Lassie)
Overalls Lassie by Reima are very different from other brands: practical and affordable, they are presented in different price segments.Models for newborns are made in delicate shades of pink and gray, have two side zippers and a neat hood. Overalls for active babies (from 9 months old) are equipped with 1 zipper, have a comfortable removable hood and practical fabric with water and dirt-repellent treatment, there are special slots on the legs that fix the legs. All seams are additionally taped and processed so that the baby is dry and comfortable in any weather. These overalls also have reflective inserts for additional safety of children.
Malek baby
The brand pleases young parents and its fans with an unusual and cute design: delicate pastel shades (beige, pink and blue) are complemented by bright and rich indigo color, bright combinations of white, pink and blue. Delightful envelopes, transformers and sets of jackets and trousers for walking reliably protect hands and feet from frost. Special models of car seat covers will be convenient for the smallest and most demanding passengers. Delicate fur trim on the hood, touching long ears on the hood and kind animals on appliqués and embroideries - this is a serious approach to the design of children's clothing.
Pilguni
The brand offers versatile options for 3-in-1 transformers with sheepskin lining. All sets include mittens and booties, hoods have a soft lining and cuff that will protect your ears and head from wind and cold. The liner is a one-piece romper with a full-length sleeve and legs, gently warming the baby.The designers made a bet on the style and color scheme: in addition to the traditional blue, pink and pastel shades (optional for boys and girls), there are fashionable floral and space prints that will take the breath away from the most fashionable mothers.
Choupette
Bright and extraordinary colors with rich trimmings and snow-white edging of the hood are the features that unite all Choupette models - convertible envelopes and overalls. A distinctive feature of the season is quilted models, which in terms of quality and craftsmanship are not inferior to outerwear for parents. Soft envelopes have removable booties, which are fastened with zippers, and tightly cover the legs of the baby.
When the baby grows up, the envelope turns into a jumpsuit. Therefore, the high cost of transformers is fully justified, this purchase is for several seasons. But overalls for an older child (from 9 months) are decorated with a belt and have a completely adult silhouette, sleeves and trousers have an inner cuff, which is so necessary for a baby's suit in the cold season.
picolino
The representative of budget overalls turns from an envelope with the help of zippers into a jumpsuit. The set includes removable mittens and soft booties. There is no separate bag for the legs, the legs are transformed into an envelope with the help of zippers. Convenient side zippers and a pocket in the central part "help" parents, and a removable sheepskin lining makes the demi-season model warm in winter. Miniature ears on the hood add a gentle charm to the model.
Batik
The trading house offers overalls for babies from 9 months old, doll designs for girls with a traditional color layout (pink and white shades) and more practical options for boys.There are many models of overalls, there are 2-in-1 and 3-in-1, a removable sheepskin lining. Mittens and booties are included, the sleeves are decorated with cuffs, some models have a sewn-in elastic at the waist to regulate the volume of the overalls inside. Models are equipped with different fasteners: zippers and buttons, so parents have plenty to choose from, especially since prices are very affordable.
colors
Designers select colors for children's clothing with great tenderness: pleasant and joyful shades are selected for overalls. For the smallest, the gamma is more often marshmallow and pastel colors, for older kids, the colors become bright and saturated. Options for girls are pastel colors, pink and red, red-red range, and boyish colors - blue-blue shades and more saturated bright colors. Yes, and the white color is used infrequently, it is replaced by similar shades (creamy, milky, ivory), snow-white shades are most suitable for envelopes for extract and very young children. And among growing toddlers, these touching shades make the perfect holiday palette for charming princesses.
All the rest are called universal: yellow, red, green, lilac and purple, gray, brown and white. These colors suit both boys and girls, but black and very dark colors are rarely used in the manufacture of children's things. To make the jumpsuit bright and practical, designers combine pleasant colors, add bright inserts with deliberately childish drawings or popular patterns (stripes, stars, peas, and others). Prints can be not only on inserts, but also on the main material.
Stylish images
This season, designers are very boldly playing with colors, not forgetting to focus on the gender of the child. There are unisex jumpsuits, but they are more likely to be more practical and have less trim and ruffles. Boyish transformers are more concise in style, restrained in colors and very reminiscent of my father's winter down jacket (sporty with bright inserts or strict plain).
But overalls for girls allow mothers to make their dreams come true: a delicate white fur trim, neat cuffs. Fashion designers combine pastel tenderness with delightful embroidery on the chest and decoration with rhinestones (and someone does not skimp and uses Swarovski crystals), or they focus on color. In the latter case, a snow-white shade is combined with rich red or pink (even blue). The fashion for floral motifs has also been reflected in children's fashion - prints with lush roses are used by brands that rely heavily on design and quality materials.
Regardless of whether the line is luxury or budget, envelope overalls for babies demonstrate the special tenderness of designers and reverent attitude towards babies. Delicate pastel shades, fluffy edging along the edge of the hood, a neck protected from the wind, reliable zippers - all these models were created with love for children!