Tired of Pastels and 'Cute' Colors? How about Black Onesies?

Black onesies make a great alternative to the typical pastel baby clothes that you find in retail stores. Allow you and your babies style to shine through by not following the mainstream.
If you're not one of those parents who like to dress your baby in pastels, frills, and things that are too adorable for words, or if you just want to have some wardrobe options for your baby that go beyond that, you might want to consider black onesies. Before you start thinking that these are too radical, they really aren't. Black is a very popular color with almost all age groups and it goes with everything, so what's wrong with letting your baby wear it? Nothing, that's what, but a lot of parents are led to believe that they shouldn't let their baby wear black because it's 'depressing' and 'not cute.' Babies are cute no matter what they're wearing, and black is only depressing if you see it that way. People who don't think babies should wear black may feel depressed by it, but if you like it there's no reason why you shouldn't buy black onesies for your little one.

Most people go to their local retail chain store to buy baby clothes. Others who have a little more money that they want to spend go to more upscale stores or baby boutiques and make their selections there. Most of these kinds of places carry pastels, frills, and cute little slogans that make some parents smile and make others nauseated. These parents think that their baby is cute just the way he or she is, and there isn't any need to overdo the cuteness factor by putting the baby in 'little princess' or 'daddy's little slugger' onesies, or other similar things. Black onesies nicely avoid all of that. Your baby will be sophisticated-looking, still cute, and protected from some of the more obvious stains from food and formula that seem to accumulate on baby clothing and especially show up on light colors. Black onesies can show food and other stains, too, but these kinds of things won't be nearly as obvious on such a dark color, so it will be less of a worry for you as a parent.

Don't be too upset at the people who buy your baby cute, cuddly, pastel clothing to wear. Those people mean well, and they aren't used to seeing the changes that are becoming more readily available today where baby clothing is concerned. They also might not be sure how you'd feel about black onesies and they might not even know that they are available. With that in mind, be gracious with those people who bring you other types of baby clothes and also buy some black onesies on your own. That way you'll have some options and you can dress your baby different ways for different days and occasions. Options are always good and most adults and even older children like to have choices in their wardrobe, so there's no reason why your baby has to be excluded from great and unique clothing choices. While he or she is too little to pick out what to wear, any parent who likes to see variety in clothing will probably want to see that variety for his or her baby, too.

Don't turn away from the frilly or cute clothing for special occasions, and perhaps for some pictures and visits to the grandparents' house, but at the same time don't feel as though you have to shun things that are different. Enjoy your baby and enjoy the convenience and the stylish look of black onesies. More and more modern parents are starting to look into different clothing options for their babies, so don't be afraid to be one of them. You'll very likely find that you're far from alone where black onesies are concerned.
Black Onesies
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   By Jay Stueve
Published: 8/7/2009
 
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