Buying Guides
What Clothes Do You Need for a Newborn?
Build a small, useful wardrobe around easy changes and your laundry routine. Start with how each piece opens, fastens and washes.
Begin with the changes in your day
A useful first wardrobe is one you can reach for again and again. Think about dressing your baby, changing diapers, replacing an outfit and getting the next wash ready. Start with a few pieces that work for those moments, then adjust as you learn your routine.
There is no single clothing count that suits every household. Consider how often you expect to do laundry and how many clean changes you want on hand between washes. Buying a large wardrobe in one size before your baby arrives may leave you with pieces you never reach for.
Look for an opening that suits you
A wrap-front bodysuit opens across the front, so you can lay it open before dressing your baby. You may see the word hadagi in our collection: it describes a baby undergarment. Our Kimono-Style Hadagi Bodysuit uses ties and snaps and is made from cotton rib knit.
Compare the fastening positions as well as the fabric. Picture where your hands will go during a change, and choose a style you feel comfortable using.
Understand what a 2-way coverall does
A 2-way coverall gives you two fastening arrangements in one garment. Our 2-Way Everyday Coverall can be fastened in a gown-style shape or a pants-style shape. Look at both arrangements on the product page to understand how the lower fastenings work.
The 2-Way Everyday Coverall’s main fabric is cotton, while its ribbed trim contains a fiber blend. Reading the composition by garment part helps you compare clothing more accurately than relying on a fabric name alone.
Choose a size for when it will be worn
Our wrap-front bodysuit comes in 0–3MO and 3–6MO, while the featured 2-way coverall is labeled 0–6MO. Those labels are a starting point, not a promise of fit for every baby. Check the MIKI HOUSE US size chart and the individual product details.
If you are buying ahead, consider the season when the clothing will be used. Keep the first wardrobe focused on what you expect to use soon, rather than treating every baby item as a newborn essential.
Make care part of the choice
Both of the featured garments list a cold machine wash and line drying. Check that this works with your laundry routine, and follow the label on the garment when it arrives. Machine washable does not necessarily mean tumble-dryer safe.
Once you have a starting wardrobe, it becomes easier to see what you need more of: another easy-change bodysuit, an extra outfit, or a different size. Let everyday use guide the next purchase.
