New Baby on the Way?
When I was first expecting Chandler I knew I had so much to buy and was a bit clueless as to where to start. I remember one of my friends asking if I had all of my layette items, to which I asked, “What is a layette?” According to First Impressions, a layette is made up of all the soft pieces your newborn needs for his or her fist days and weeks. These include:
- 6-8 Footed Coveralls
- 1 Hooded Towel
- 1 Hat
- 4-6 Convertible Gowns
- 4-6 Blankets
- 1 Robe
- 4-6 pair of pants
- 3 Take me home sets
- 9-12 bodysuits
First Impressions, which can be found at Macy’s sent me this super cute layette set you see pictured to the right. Want to know what I thought?
Pros: The set is made of 100% cotton, which is super soft. I love that the layette has matching pieces and is available in yellow, khaki, and teal. It is machine washable. The fabrics stay nice after washing and have minimal piling. The bib has a snap closure which I prefer over velcro closures as velcro can get caught on hair and irritate the skin. First impressions also offers sizing from birth up to 24 months. These sets are also very affordable which is nice when you consider everything you have to buy for baby. This particular set retails for $19.98 which makes each piece just over $3.
Cons: The onesies shrink up a bit in length when you wash them. My boys were both quite long so this would mean they would outgrow the onesies faster. Washing in cold and letting them air dry can help solve this problem. I also wish that the line was tag free. I know that tags can irritate newborn skin, so I think this would be a nice improvement.
The Bottom Line: Super soft cotton layette line that coordinates together.
Price: $19.98
Where to Buy: Macy’s Online and In Store. (I didn’t see this particular set online, but they have others.)
Win It
FIVE Babes and Kids readers will win a layette set which includes 2 bodysuits, 1 pair of pants, 1 coverall, 1 bib, and 1 hat.
Here’s How to Enter:
- Tell me something about The First Impressions Layette you learned from this review.
Additional Entries
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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest will end at 11:59 MST on August 14th. Winner will be drawn via random.org and has 48 hours to respond to winning e-mail or prize will be forfeited and given away in a live giveaway.
The product reviewed in this article was a sample provided to me by the company or PR representative. These views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated by this review.
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I like that it has minimal piling. I hate when items get those little nasty balls on them. Cute set. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I always thought Layette was just infant clothing… Didn’t realize it was a certain amount of certain things!! Huh!
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I never knew that bibs that snap are better than velcro. I just hadn’t thought about velcro getting caught on hair and irritating the skin.
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A layette consists of many items needed for newborns’ first weeks.
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First Impressions can be found at Macy’s!
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A layette is made up of all the soft pieces your newborn needs for his or her fist days and weeks – I had no idea.
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it’s made entirely of cotton, so it’s super soft.
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I learned it is 100% cotton so it is very soft.
This would be perfect for my daughter as she just had a son on August 10th!
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I learned that they shrink up a bit in length when you wash them. Thanks for the chance!!
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My niece is expecting in November. This layette would be a wonderful shower gift for her.Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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The fabric’s stay nice after washing
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I learned that snaps are much better than velcro.
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I learned that this set retails for $19.98 so each piece costs $3! Thats very cheap so such cute high quality baby clothing!
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The fabrics stay nice after washing and have minimal piling.
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I learned that a layette consists of many items needed for newborns first weeks. Many more than I thought!
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I learned what Layette was as well. Good to know! Cute set. I agree about the snaps verses velcro on bibs. Thanks!
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Well one thing I learned is that the layette is 100% cotton! Thanks!!
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I learned that they shrink and they’re not tagless but they are reasonably priced and dang cute.
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Well, first of all I had no idea what a Layette was!
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What a value that this whole set can be bought online at Macy’s Online and cost only $19.98! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
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I learned the meaning of Layette.
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I learned that it is made with 100 % cotton! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I like the fact that the layette is 100% cotton – my niece is expecting soon and this would be a lovely gift..
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I learned what a layette was lol
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i learned that the onesies shrink up a bit in length when you wash them.
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wash in cold, air dry to prevent shrinkage in length
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I learned that the fabric doesn’t pill – which is wonderful!
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I learned that this would make a wonderful gift for the pregnant mommy! The layette’s include everything needed for a newborn baby!!
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I finally found out what layette means! I have a 12 year old son and never even heard the word with him. Now I’m 6 months along with a little girl and I hear this word all the time now! Boy, I feel silly!
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I learned that they are 100% cotton!
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They are made of 100% cotton and the bibs have a snap instead of velcro- very nice! I could use this for baby on the way!!
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I learned that you need all those things for a newborn. (I’m expecting my first). That tags irritate their skin. That cotton is great for newborns. The washing, would’ve never thought of that. Yeah…I learned a lot!
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I learned this set only costs $19.98! When I was reading the description, I expected it to be more like 49.98- such a pleasant surprise to see that it’s affordable!
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Loving how they’re made of super soft 100% cotton and that the pilling is minimal–that’s wonderful!
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I learned that this set is less than $20, which is a lot less expensive than I thought it would be, for so many pieces!
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I love that the layette is soft AND 100% cotton; easier on the newborn’s sensitive skin. The tags–I wonder if they can be removed or sewn down flat without damaging the clothing?? Thanks for the contest!
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Love that they are made from 100% cotton…so nice!
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well i learned the definition of a layette .
i would never know what that was prior to reading this . hope i can win this for my baby brother
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The bibs have snaps instead of velco.
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I have a new grandson. I have noticed the materials that clothes for him are made of and how things don’t last through washings. This would be something that would out last him.
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