Lots of newborn babies find dressing and undressing a fretful experience. The quicker and calmer you are, the less stress for baby and you!

* Put the nappy on first to avoid your newborn weeing on you.
* Stretch the neck of a singlet and, supporting your baby’s head, put the singlet on from the back, being careful that it doesn’t touch her face as you pull the front down over her head – little babies can get very upset by clothes scraping over their face. Do the reverse when undressing – once again try not to let the garment touch her face.
* Gently place her arms through the arm holes.
* If you’re dressing her in a jumpsuit, unbutton it and lay her on top; place her arms and legs into the holes and do up the snap fasteners.
* Make sure that your baby’s legs and arms are clothed if she’s going out in the sun