Polyester/Cotton blend all in one suits???

[BekZ]

Hello,

This will be my first winter baby and I was wondering if the polyester/cotton blend type of suits are ok for baby. I have always avoided this type of clothing because I don't think it breaths. My mum has just send me a box full of these suits and I am not sure if I want to use them.

Thanks

[MamaPan]

hmmm.... i am not into polyester for newborns (or even toddlers really) - but maybe it is my perception???
I have been buying cotton and figure I will do layers...
but i am also starting to think about how COLD it will be when our gorgeous bubbas arrive..
will watch this thread with keen interest...

[childondaway]

I have the Bonds wondersuits and they are polyester / Nylon.

I don't think there would be much difference between them. Im sure they will keep baby warm (especially during winter). If you are concerned then maybe do some research on the internet while you have time.

All the best with the rest of your pregnancy.

[Salsa]

Yes, wondersuits and others like them have poly mix, and although i like to keep my baby in natural fibres i use wondersuits as they are really practical and warm and comfy for bubs. I think they still breath because of the way the fabric is .

[BabyMama]

DS always slept in wondersuits as a newborn. They're great because they have feet too! Maybe just keep in mind what fabric you wrap bub in (if you do wrap) - cotton is probably best.

Good luck

[BekZ]

These are not wonder suits they are those thick fluffy type of suits.

Pregagainpan - I have never used these either with even on my older babies

[Willow]

Bek - I'm not a fan of those either. I much prefer the Bonds suits.

I think I'd be asking your mum for the receipt and explaining to her while you truly appreciate the gesture, you are concerned that the fabric won't breathe and a little baby might overheat in them??

Having said that, I have put them on my kids in winter overnight, but they only had one or two each and were 6m+ when they wore them.

[BekZ]

Willow - I have a "thing" (lol) about these suits. Some how they look sufficating for a newborn.

[Fleur]

I know what you mean Bekz about them looking suffocating.
I don't know that there would be a need to use them in QLD. I did use the big fluffy poly suits when i took DD to Adelaide, when she was about 4mths old it was July & quite cold there, but I can't recall using htem up here at all. With my DS2 (June baby) I used the Bonds suits & layered as needed.
I spotted some in BigW today on special... I am also put off by the fact that some of the cheaper ones feel nasty, kwim? For me I will be sticking to Bonds & layering

[Salsa]

These are not wonder suits they are those thick fluffy type of suits.

oooohhh - yeah, I would not use those on a newborn either. It might cost a bit more, but you can get soft wool singlets etc and layer up your little one if you live in a very cold house.

[MamaPan]

yea i use bonds wondersuits - but i HATE those suits you are describing (my MIL also bought afew for DS last time which i never used). I agree they look suffocating and 'nasty'. i would prefer layering - even living in FREEZING Canberra...

[JellyBean]

Ditto, ditto ditto! In winter bub wears a cotton singlet with the bonds wondersuits, (which I believe are at least partially cotton based?). Then bubs just has an organic cotton double-lined sleeping bag to cover him. I have found a sleeping bag to be the most important factor - as any rugs you put on them come off soon after as they wiggle around so much!!
If you google companies like natures child, eco child, ecobabe etc you will find plenty of 100% natural sleeping bags and sleeping suits made of pure, breathable materials such as cotton, hemp and wool.
A couple of people bought us those thick poly suits for bub and apart from not allowing bubs skin to breathe, they don't allow enough room for the feet! The bonds wondersuits are by far the best fit and have plenty of room for growing feet!

XX

[MamaPan]

great idea jellybean re the sleeping bags... i was so bad at wrapping ds and was just thinking how i will do this with this bub given it is winter

[BekZ]

I am a sleeping bag user from way back..lol Thankfully I have one already for bub. Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'll get the receipt from my mum and see if can exchange these for wonder suits (of which I have used with my other girls.) She has bought me 6 of these outfits so she spent a bit of dosh on them

[Willow]

Bek, you just reminded me I should probably get a sleeping bag too, I've only got them in big sizes

[MamaPan]

yep v generous and sweet of her... but better you switch for something you love. and you can get gorgeous stuff right now in the sales - i got a stash of cotton bebe suits and purebaby stuff at djs yest...