It’s hot. No, it’s searing. Being a breastfeeding mom, it can get pretty tiring and dehydrating to function in the midst of all this heat. It’s so hot that we’ve resorted to turning on our air-conditioning every night since the summer heat began pounding. My baby son sweats so much that he gets hungry and thirsty more often… which means I have to feed him, which means I need to drink more… oh, the never-ending cycle to stay cool and hydrated.
In order to keep my son from soaking his garments, I’ve been keeping to locally-made, breathable baby clothes that are both functional and cute. I’m so sick of seeing poor babies who are bundled up in designer baby threads that aren’t even made for our tropical climate. Seriously, moms, get over yourselves and think about your little ones. You can do without Baby Gap until the cooler months, trust me.
Choices for breathable baby clothes:
1. Cotton Line and SO-EN Baby (SM Deparment Stores). I love SM; they really have it all. But I forgo the uber-cartoony, super bright selections and go straight for the plain, all-white finds at Cotton Line. Made from lightweight 100% cotton, these are great for pambahay. I particularly like the sando from SO-EN, which I use for baby when he needs to take a nap in the afternoon.
2. Carters “Just One Year” plain bodysuits (Babyland). These are going for prices as low as P80.00 a piece. They’re 100% breathable cotton, and they’re perfect for wearing around the house, to the park or during a trip to the pedia’s. Bodysuits are great because you no longer have to think about bottoms. What’s more, baby feels coolor “down there” without to much layering on his lower body, especially these days when babies sweat more in their disposable nappies.
3. Gingersnaps. (Available at Gingersnaps boutiques and selected department stores). These cute little t-shirts are not pricey at all, and are completely breathable. You can choose from an assortment of graphic tees if you have a little boy, or go ga-ga over the wide selection of summer dresses, blouses and tops for little girls. We stocked up on a few graphic tees we liked, in muted colors.
4. Sleeveless onesies (Mothercare). OK, this may be on the high end for some people, but seven bodysuits for about P1200 is not a bad deal at all considering the construction and quality of this label. I got my baby a few summer colors which are great for wearing on casual trips and on visits to grandparents. The prints don’t fade even after several washes, and baby’s upper body can breathe because there are no sleeves that are clingy.
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