A layette is a collection of clothes and bedding for newborns, often given as a gift. They can be purchased or handmade and come in various sizes and styles. Layettes are usually packaged attractively and can be tailored to suit any budget.
A layette is a wardrobe of children’s clothes and bedding for a newborn. The word layette is of French origin and means “small box”. Layette items can be anything needed for a new baby such as diapers, but the term layette often means a gift set or gift box of baby things.
Clothing in layettes is usually sized from newborn to three months, with some items made for newborn to six months. A basic purchased layette is likely to contain a few sleepers or one-pieces, pants and tops, ankle boots and a hat. A small toy and/or blanket may also be included. Deluxe layettes typically have extra pants and tops, socks, bibs, different toys, and other items that may include washcloths and a set of combs and brushes.
Of course, a layette is the perfect gift for the bashower. It is also an ideal gift from the giver’s point of view as there is now a layette available to suit all budgets. Even the smallest layettes are usually attractively packaged in a nice box with a ribbon or other details. Many of the deluxe sets include sturdy decorative boxes that are meant to be kept as storage in the child’s room.
A layette can also be made by hand. Traditional knit or crochet layettes usually include a blanket, jacket, booties, and a hat. They are usually in white or pastel colors and often feature ribbon trim which is also used to fasten the garments. Modern knit and crochet versions of layettes are often in more vibrant colors with simple lines and a lack of fussy detail.
Layettes sold in stores usually feature cotton clothing and bedding in one main color with matching printed pieces. Some gift sets are labeled BaBoy and have blue and solid prints and others in shades of pink read BaGirl. Of course, there are many layettes for sale in green, yellow and other colors as well.
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