The general rule for dressing your baby for fall is layering! In the fall, the weather could be warm on minute and cool the next. If you layer your baby’s clothing, you can add clothes or take them off as the weather changes throughout the day. Here are some things you should have for your baby this fall:

Onesies

A perennial favorite of mommies everywhere, onesies are wonderful. The best thing is that they make them in either short sleeves OR long sleeves, so as the fall weather varies, you can put one on under whatever your baby is wearing for the day. You can then take off the outer layer if your little one is too warm.

Blanket sleepers

Especially when your baby is a newborn, he will spend most of his time in sleepers. Even if you baby is a little older, sleepers are great because they keep baby covered, especially when it’s a little chilly. There are many styles to choose from, and be sure to choose some that are in heavier fabrics than you would choose for summertime. You want to keep your baby warm, but not TOO warm.

A jacket

It doesn’t need to be as heavy as a winter coat, but you need to have something for those fall days when it gets a little on the chilly side. Fleece jackets or hoodies are a great option.

Socks

You’ll want to have warm socks to keep baby’s feet covered.

If you have a newborn, those items may be all the items you purchase for now. For babies who are a little older, you might want to check out a few other things to buy in addition to those listed above:

Jeans or Overalls

Depending on the age of your baby, you may have only one or two pairs of jeans for him, or as many as four or five.

Long sleeved t-shirts

You might want to get several in different colors. They work well with layering (over a onesie or under a sweater) and are ideal for fall and winter.

Sweaters

You’ll want to purchase a couple of sweaters for those fall outings.

Check out your favorite kids clothing retailer online. They often have a better selection than what’s available in stores!

Jessica Holdaway is mother to 3 children and writes for Baby Talk Radio, a podcast radio show for the baby crazy crowd. http://www.babytalkradio.com