but the best baby clothes are as practical as they are cute. “There are several features that can make life with babies easier,” says Stephanie Heintzeler, a New York-based doula, trained ...

Meghan Block, who is the owner and CEO of Boston Moms, started Caroline's Closet, which stocks NICUs with clothes for babies receiving care there.

To start, all new baby clothes should be washed before use. “Wash baby clothes separately with a mild, fragrance-free detergent to avoid irritation,” advised Jodhaira Rodriguez from Consumer ...