How to Put a Onesie on a Baby

Onesies, also known as baby bodysuits, are extremely convenient for diaper changes and keeping babies warm. However, dressing a wriggly baby in a onesie can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you easily put a onesie on your baby.

How to change a baby onesie?

1. Unfasten all the snaps or Velcro on the onesie, and lay it out flat.
2. Place the baby on their back on top of the onesie, aligning the neck opening with the head.
3. Guide one leg at a time through the corresponding sleeve or pant leg of the onesie. Fasten any snaps under the diaper area to prevent the legs from slipping out.
4. Gently lift the baby's ankles with one hand and pull the onesie up over their bottom with your other hand.
5. Bunch up one sleeve and guide the baby's arm through, then unbunch the sleeve. Repeat with the other arm.
6. Fasten all snaps or Velcro pieces, ensuring you don't catch any skin in the fasteners. Smooth out the onesie, and you're all set.

Learn from pictures

• When putting on a onesie, start from the feet. Parents can roll up one pant leg, slip it onto the baby's foot, and then unroll the pant leg. Repeat with the other leg.

• Hold the baby's ankle with one hand and gently lift their legs to slide the onesie over their bottom.

• Next, roll up the sleeve and slide it onto one arm, then unroll the sleeve. Repeat with the other arm.

• Finally, fasten the buttons. Moms should be careful not to pinch the baby's skin while buttoning up. Once the buttons are fastened, tidy up the baby's clothes.

How to take a onesie off a baby?

1. Unfasten all snaps or Velcro pieces on the onesie.
2. Gently lift one of the baby's legs and remove the leg opening and sleeve. Repeat with the other leg.
3. Support the baby's head and neck while lifting the front of the onesie over their head.
4. Gently guide one arm out of a sleeve, followed by the other arm.
5. Carefully slide the onesie out from under the baby.

Can a Baby Sleep in Just a Onesie?

Onesies make excellent sleepwear for babies. Some benefits of having a baby sleep in just a onesie include:

• Comfort: Onesies are loose and comfortable for babies to sleep in, allowing for unrestricted movement and avoiding pressure on the belly.
• Easy diaper changes: The open-bottom design of most onesies simplifies diaper changes during the night.
• Protection: Onesies protect a baby's umbilical stump and help regulate its core body temperature.
• Safety: Onesies are snug enough to be safe for sleep, yet still provide ample room for comfort and movement.
• Convenience: Onesies eliminate the need for complicated arm threading, snapping, and Velcroing associated with shirts and pants, which can disturb and upset a baby.

Things to Consider When Putting a Onesie on a Baby

1. Choose the right size onesie for your baby.
2. Be gentle and patient when putting on the onesie to avoid hurting the baby's delicate skin.
3. Ensure that the onesie is not too tight or too loose, as this can be uncomfortable for the baby.
4. Be careful when buttoning up the onesie to avoid pinching the baby's skin.
5. Make sure that the onesie is not twisted or bunched up, as this can cause discomfort for the baby.
6. Check that the onesie is not covering the baby's face or obstructing their breathing.
7. Avoid dressing the baby in onesies with loose buttons or detached pieces, as they can be a choking hazard.
8. Always supervise the baby when they are wearing a onesie to ensure their safety.

Unless the weather is exceptionally cold, a onesie is suitable for a baby to sleep in. For added warmth, consider using a wearable blanket, swaddle, or sleeping bag. Always adhere to safe sleep guidelines, and avoid loose bedding, toys, pillows, and bumpers in the baby's sleep area.