Preemie Tidbits

With the boating season just beginning, we are introducing our new “Anchors Away” Preemie clothes collection. This sweet little nautical theme is full of little black or red anchors, perfect for preemies (and those who love them) itching to get out on the water for summertime fun!

First we have our ever practical Nic-Gowns in either black or red, making them a great choice for twins and more. This long gown version of our Nic-T is ideal for NICU use and kangaroo care. The over the shoulder open seams have plastic snaps for IV and NICU access.

This is another of our great lay the baby down and snap up around styles with the plastic snaps down the front opening. This design is made from one piece of fabric ensuring no scratchy side seams.

The included cute little knot hat tops off this great NICU gown for $13.95!

Then we have the adorable Anchors Away Ruffle Dress for the future water princess. This is just the outfit she needs for a summertime trip to the beach or on the boat! She will be cute and cool in this one of a kind, nautical themed ruffle dress.

The 100% cotton ruffle dress is gentle on her skin and the little panties complete the outfit and make diaper changes easy.

Made in the USA from 100% Cotton. Machine Wash.

Currently Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs) only for $19.95.

The Crossover-T is a double layered, simple T-shirt, with no exposed seams. One side is made from 100% cotton interlock and the other is a cute cotton flannel. The large shoulder tabs and one big side tab provide a completely open layout for quick access and ease of dressing. Perfect for the tiniest preemie with IV’s and PICC lines.

Currently available in Tiny Size (2-4lbs) in 2 different prints for only $7.95 each. Froggie Princess is a delightful print where the princess is the little froggie and her insides are all pink! Blue Transport is an “all boy” print where your new bundle will be surrounded by trucks, boats and little trains! Your little preemie will be so cozy in these warm and cheery shirts.

Click here to see some pictures of the Crossover-T completely closed, partially open and completely open.

Take me out to the ballgame…it’s baseball season and we are ready! This Baseball Nic-T is perfect for the tiniest little slugger (boy or girl)!

With great plastic snaps at each shoulder, this little t-shirt provides all the access needed in the NICU. This is another of our great lay the baby down and snap up around styles. Perfect for IV’s, monitor leads and any other need the tiniest preemie may have.

This design is made from one piece of fabric making it possible to have no scratchy side seams. Only $6.95 and available in 2 sizes: Tiny (2-4lbs) & Preemie (3-6lbs).

Rows and rows of petite purple rose buds fill this cute outfit for your newest little preemie girl!

The side snap design makes for very easy dressing with the snaps on each side. Just open up the dress and then fold and snap up around baby! This style allows for NICU use and is also great for “take me home.”

The dress comes with  one pair (your choice) of purple rosebud print leggings or striped leggings for just $24.95. You can add an additional pair of leggings for a different look, or simply to have a back up pair for only $5.95. Currently available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs).

Plaid Bear Side Snap Set is the perfect solution for the preemie boy “getting to go home” outfit. The side snap top is constructed from ivory cotton interlock and is accented with a knit plaid bias trim on the shirt edge and the fold over cuffs. A hip little bear applique tops off the cute, but very practical side snap shirt. We have included matching plaid knit pants, knot hat and booties.

The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be utilized to make a complete outfit. Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only. 100% Cotton, Machine Wash. Made in the USA for the great price of $21.95

Brand new for spring, we have just added 2 gorgeous new dresses made specifically for preemie girl princesses!

The Paisley Loop Dress has all the winning requirements wrapped up in one great little dress. This cotton/lycra print is filled with pink, lime, salmon flowers and paisley swirls. The garment is trimmed with a trendy lime, puckered knit, and matched up with cute little lime tights.

This little dress style also provides very easy dressing with a simple criss-cross neck opening, and a cute little swing skirt for a fun flare.

Oh just So Cute! Is all we can say about this little Trixie Loop Swing Dress. Made from a soft cotton ribbed, this print is filled with pink, lavendar, and lime trendy flowers. The dress is trimmed with a coordinating lime, puckered knit, and matching leggings are included.

This little dress style also provides very easy dressing with a simple criss-cross neck opening, and a cute little swing skirt for a fun flare.

Both of these dresses are Made in the USA from 100% Cotton. Machine Wash. Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs) Only for $21.95 each.

Lions, elephants, and rambunctious little zebras are running around this cute 100% cream colored cotton interlock baggette, and is trimmed in a matching blue rib. This print is perfect for the newest little preemie boy!

The long bag has a fold over bottom to keep toes warm & cozy while still providing easy access for those diaper changes. Fold over knit cuffs help to keep the hands covered and warm and their face free from scratches.

Made from soft cotton knits, the baggette is a perfect sleepwear choice.

Special Feature: The fold over bottom prevents the bag from riding up during sleeping, yet still giving great access. This is a better alternative to the old elastic bottoms and string pull ties. The lap style neckline also provides easy dressing with a wide opening for over the head, or pull it up from the feet and simply snug it around the neck and shoulders.

This baggette is available in Preemie (3-6lbs) Size only for just $14.95

100% Cotton Interlock – Machine Washable – Made in the USA

Melissa Floral Bubble Dress is just perfect for the newest little sweetheart in your life. It is so cute and fun with bright pink, salmon, and blue flowers. A matching red flower applique completes the whole look.

The side snap design makes for very easy dressing with the snaps on each side. Just open up the dress and then fold and snap up around baby! This style allows for NICU use as well as “take me home.”

A pair of matching panties, booties and side-bow knot hat are included in the set – all for $24.95. Add a pair of ivory tights for cooler days.

Currently Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs) only.

Made in the USA from 100% Cotton. Machine Wash.

We have put all our organic preemie clothes on sale – some garments are 70% off their original price! What a perfect opportunity to outfit your favorite premature baby in beautiful, 100% organic cotton that is SO soft to the touch. The quality of these clothes will delight all who see them and the deal you are getting will put a smile on your face.

We have 3 new cool preemie clothing outfits made just for the early bird boys! They cover 3 of the many different styles of premature baby clothing we manufacture right here in the USA.

The first is our Trucks Nic-Gown, a wonderful knit NICU ready long shirt filled with trucks of all kinds. This long version of our Nic-T is ideal for NICU use and kangaroo care. The over the shoulder open seams have plastic snaps for IV and NICU access. This is one of our great “lay the baby down and snap up around” styles with the plastic snaps down the front opening. The design is made from one piece of fabric ensuring no scratchy side seams. The included cute little knot hat tops off this great preemie garment! Sensibly priced at only $13.95.

The second is our Western Velour Side Snap Set. This velour print is so incredibly soft and luxurious you will just want to keep hugging your little preemie boy! A warm tan background with wagons, cowboys hats, boots and horseshoes fill this all boys print while a deep, rich blue trims it out beautifully.

The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands. The pants also have the fold over cuffs to keep little toes warm.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be utilized to make a complete outfit. Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only for $18.95

Far out little preemie man! The third outfit, Far Out Side Snap Gown, is a fun, cosmic print featuring a little alien in a spaceship surrounded by planets, stars and falling meteors. The bright primary colors are sure to brighten up the NICU and beyond! Our side snap gowns are great for the tiniest preemie up to the preemie ready to go home.

The gown works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a few snaps on each side. An open bottom gives access for any diaper change or other need in the NICU. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands. Bonus: Each gown also comes with a cute little matching knot hat – all for just $14.95.

Introducing our new Zebra Flowers Swing Dress – this is THE dress for the smallest fashionista in your family! Black, white and fuchsia all over…this swing style dress has double pink Zebra print flowers, ruffle and trim. Bell bottom leggings finish this fashion forward dress for the newest little preemie girl.

Made from a jersey cotton knit and our lap style neckline, this is one of our easy to dress styles.

Extra Bonus: This dress comes with matching leggings.

Currently Available in Preemie Size (3-6lbs) only. Great fashion value at $19.95

Made in the USA from 100% Cotton. Machine Wash.

This adorable rose garden print is now available in two gorgeous outfits. Both are beautifully trimmed with soft pink cotton ribbing that coordinates perfectly with the cotton knit print.

The Rose Garden Side Snap Set makes a great, comfy two piece ensemble. The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands. This set of pants come finished with soft ribbed cuffs for extra comfort for $16.95.

The Rose Garden Swing Dress is an incredibly easy to dress style, with the lap style neck. The sweet ruffled trim and soft pink ribbing complete the look for a totally winning style! Extra Bonus: This dress comes with matching leggings, all for only $19.95.

Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only.

100% Cotton, machine wash. Made in the USA

Sure to delight, this soft fuchsia plaid is made from 100% cotton interlock and is accented with matching fuchsia picot trimmed elastic. A very sweet kitty applique tops off the cute, but very practical side snap shirt. We have included matching fuchsia stripe and white sockies.

The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands. The pants also have the fold over cuffs to keep little toes warm.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be utilized to make a complete outfit.

Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only for $18.95

100% Cotton, Machine Wash. Made in the USA

This little floral outfit simply exudes happiness, full of white, pink, fuchsia, and lime daisies. Made with care from soft, lightweight cotton jersey knit, this print is trimmed in soft pink cotton as well.

The side snap shirt works wonderfully well for easy dressing, just open it up, lay down baby and snap a couple of snaps on each side. This gives easy access in the NICU or at home. The sleeves have great fold over cuffs to cover those little hands. The pants also have the fold over cuffs to keep little toes warm.

This long-sleeved shirt can be worn alone or the matching pants can be added to make a complete outfit.

Currently available in Preemie (3-6lbs) size only. Only $16.95 – order yours here.

100% Cotton, Machine Wash. Made in the USA

What kind of clothing do you need for the tiniest babies on earth? Finding clothing that is custom designed and manufactured for preemie babies is not something you will find at many department or discount stores. Even though over 400,000 premature babies will be born in the United States alone this year, that is still considered a “small” market for most baby clothing manufacturers. Not only that, but there are important and distinct details that are necessary to build into any preemie specific design.

First of all, it’s important to pay attention to the sizing requirements of your precious little one. There are really 2-3 distinct size ranges in Preemie clothing, in addition to the mainstream “Newborn” size of 5-8lbs that is more widely available. The typical size breakout works like this: Micro (1-3lbs) and Preemie (3-6lbs). At least one manufacturer, Perfectly Preemie (formerly PreemiesRus), adds a third size that fits in the middle of these they call Tiny (2-4lbs). Some manufacturers use different descriptions or slightly varying weight brackets, but please realize that just because the label says “Preemie” does not mean it will fit all premature babies.

Though all preemie clothing should be soft to the touch, this is most important for the Micro Preemie’s sensitive skin. Also, very important to have in this size are easy to use openings on the shoulders or sides in addition to the front. These openings will allow easy access for the various wires and tubes needed in premature baby care. Other features that are beneficial are fold over cuffs for the hands and feet that provide scratch protection and extra warmth.

Usually you will find tiny T-shirts, gowns and bodysuits in the smaller preemie clothing sizes. Some of the outfits may include tiny hats – a great idea to keep the baby toasty warm! As the preemie grows into the 3lb range, many more clothing options open up, from various styles of sleep sacs to footed one piece sleep n’ plays and beautiful dresses. Once your precious baby grows past the 5-6lb range, they move into the large category of Newborn which has so much to offer from designer styles to the simple basics and everything in between.

Some other essentials you should consider are mittens, booties and hats. Mittens are recommended if the baby is wearing something without foldover cuffs, to keep their face free from scratches. Some hospitals have times when they may not want the preemie dressed, so having some cute hats ready to help hold in their body heat is a great plan.

This article is courtesy of John O’Brien over at PreemieSource – I thought it was well written and covered the topic well (not to mention that he referenced Perfectly Preemie in it!). Check out their site – it is a great resource for parents of preemie babies!