The layette, what a newborn really needs
A calm guide to the first wardrobe: how many pieces of each kind, which sizes to choose, the details that make dressing easier and the safety basics for sleep.
Baby
The layette, baby sizes and fabrics that are kind to new skin.
The first wardrobe is the smallest and the most outgrown. Our Baby pages explain what a newborn really needs in the first weeks, how European, British and American sizes relate to each other and to a growing baby, and which natural fabrics feel best against delicate skin.
Baby and children’s clothing sizes, explained
Centimetres, months, years and T sizes: how the European, British, French and American systems work, how they relate to growth and how to choose well.
Gentle fabrics for baby skin
Which natural fabrics feel best on a baby and why, what GOTS and OEKO-TEX labels really tell you, and how careful washing can help sensitive skin.
Try it
Size Compass
Enter age or height and see EU, UK and US sizes, plus the size to give as a gift in six months.
Keep exploring
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- FashionCapsule wardrobes, enduring classics, colour and clothes for puddle days.
- OccasionsChristenings, weddings, birthdays and festive days, dressed with care.
- NurseryColourful children’s rooms, playrooms, shared rooms and calm nurseries.
- TravelFamily hotels, calm packing and long flights with little ones.
- Play & CulturePainting and making, heirloom toys, ballet, music and a library of their own.
- Craft & CareHow to recognise quality, care for fine fabrics and pass clothes on.