Baptism can be a daunting moment for parents. It's not just about organizing the church ceremony and deciding on the location of the reception. One of the biggest concerns is what clothes to wear for our baby . For this reason, today on Doña Carmen's blog, we bring you a series of tips on how to choose the right baptism outfit.
Depending on the baby's age and other factors, such as whether they're already walking or haven't yet taken their first steps, we can choose from a variety of garments , also adapted to our personal style.
For newborn babies
If we want to maintain a classic and traditional style during this first stage of our baby's life, we can choose to dress them in a baptismal gown. This is the garment traditionally associated with the baptism ceremony, especially those baptismal gowns made in shades of white and beige . These colors have long been associated with the purity and innocence of a baby's soul and are also directly related to dresses for other Christian ceremonies such as communion or wedding dresses. Traditionally, baptismal gowns have been adorned with ribbons in other pastel colors, lace, and bows, making them an elegant and solemn garment. Today, we can find a wide variety of styles, ranging from simple to more ornate.
Furthermore, this garment is designed for both girls and boys, so it can be the perfect option if we're planning to expand the family. Reusing the skirt is a widespread practice, and this garment is passed down from one generation to the next.
But if we are looking for a more modern and simple style we can always choose to dress our baby with other simpler clothes that we can reuse on other special occasions, such as rompers or create an outfit with a more elegant romper, a shirt and a cardigan. Below we propose an example created with items from our Ferrer collection.
For babies over eight months old
If our little one is just starting to walk, we should rule out the option of a skirt, as the length of the garment can cause tripping . For this reason, we should look for more comfortable clothing that allows our children to have complete mobility. If we want to maintain a classic style , we can always turn to ceremony rompers . These are decorated and woven with the same materials as traditional skirts. They have the advantage of leaving the legs uncovered, allowing the little one to play after the ceremony.
If we want a less traditional style, we can opt for shorts and a shirt for boys or simpler, more wearable dresses for little girls. A more modern style allows us to wear the garment outside of the ceremony, even on more informal occasions.
This option also allows for the introduction of other colors, such as pastel shades , which may be more flattering for our little ones. Below, we offer several ideas if you're thinking about opting for this style.
In addition to deciding between one style or another, we must take into account other details depending on the circumstances of the ceremony. If it's taking place in winter , we should consider adding a cardigan and tights to the outfit. Since churches aren't usually well-heated, we must make sure our baby doesn't get cold. Furthermore, at Doña Carmen, we advise you to purchase the outfit close to the ceremony to avoid the suit being too small or too short.
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