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Newborn sleepsuits: a quick guide
tuc tuc newborn sleepsuits are one-piece garments for boys and girls, in soft knit, with side, back or popper fastenings so you can dress your baby with no fuss. They feature frills, embroidery, appliqués or fruit and ice cream prints, and there are matching dungarees. Sizes from 0-1 month to 18-24 months. Find more in newborn clothing and newborn sets.
What you need in the first few months
- Side fastening: the easiest for dressing them lying down.
- Stretchy knit: moves with them and goes on without any tugging.
- Long or short sleeves depending on how warm your home is; sleeveless styles for hot weather.
For your newborn essentials
Spread the sleepsuits across sizes: a few in 0-1 month, most in 1-3 months and some in 3-6 months. That way there's always one that fits as they grow.
Size
0-1 month = 50–58 cm · 1-3 months = 59–62 cm · 3-6 months = 63–68 cm. If your baby is born big, go straight to 1-3 months. If you know their length at birth, enter it on each product page and the recommended size is highlighted. Bear in mind that with sleepsuits, body length is what counts: if the garment pulls at the shoulders when you sit them up, it's time for the next size.
Which size for newborn essentials?
Size 1-3 months gets the most wear. If you're buying a gift without knowing the baby's length, choose 1-3 or 3-6 months: they'll definitely get to wear it, and it'll last longer.
Frequently asked questions
What size sleepsuit does a newborn need?
A newborn wears size 0-1 month (50–58 cm), but outgrows it within a few weeks. For newborn essentials, size 1-3 months (59–62 cm) gets the most wear, and it's worth having a few in 3-6 months (63–68 cm). More measurements in the size guide.
How many sleepsuits does a newborn need?
It depends on how often you do the washing, but in the first few weeks the sleepsuit is the garment that gets changed most, so it's worth having several in the current size and the next one up. It's better to spread them across 0-1, 1-3 and 3-6 months than to buy lots in the same size.
Sleepsuit or set for a newborn?
For the first few months, a sleepsuit is more practical: it's all in one, goes on quickly, doesn't leave their tummy exposed and is comfy for sleeping. Two-piece sets let you mix and match and change just one part. Lots of families use both depending on the moment.
Do you need to wash newborn sleepsuits before using them?
Yes, it's a good idea to wash them before first use, inside out, on a cold wash with a gentle detergent and without tumble drying; always follow the care label. All tuc tuc clothing is made in line with the EU REACH regulation, which bans harmful substances in textiles.
Which sleepsuits make the best gift for a newborn?
The best ones to give are knit sleepsuits in size 1-3 or 3-6 months, with a bit of embroidery, a frill or a fun print: that way the baby is sure to wear it. For a more complete gift, add a blanket or a muslin from sleep and textiles.
What newborn sleepsuits does tuc tuc offer?
tuc tuc offers newborn sleepsuits for boys and girls, nearly all in soft knit and a few in woven fabric, with long or short sleeves or sleeveless, frills, embroidery and fruit, ice cream or fish prints. There are also dungarees. Sizes range from 0-1 month to 18-24 months.
