Petit Bateau Baby and Children's Clothing: Clothes for Your Birth Registry

Why choose Petit Bateau?

Petit Bateau is best known for comfortable basics designed to be worn often. The brand has an extensive range for babies and children, including bodysuits, pyjamas, T-shirts, underwear and other everyday clothing. Comfort is especially important for these kinds of basics: they are often worn directly against the skin and washed regularly.

For babies, soft fabrics and practical fastenings are important, while clothes for toddlers and older children should offer plenty of freedom of movement. This makes Petit Bateau's different basics easy to mix and match, and you can use them as the foundation of an everyday wardrobe.

Petit Bateau bodysuits: a real essential for babies

A Petit Bateau bodysuit is the kind of garment you will usually have several of during your baby's first few months. Bodysuits are worn under an outfit, but in warmer weather they can also be worn on their own.

When choosing one, pay particular attention to the neck opening and fastening. During the first few months, a style that opens easily is often more practical, as you won't have to "squeeze" your baby into it while getting them dressed. Once your child is bigger, a classic style can be useful again.

Think about the season, too. A short-sleeved bodysuit is useful in warmer weather or as a base layer, while a long-sleeved bodysuit provides extra warmth during colder months.

Petit Bateau pyjamas for comfortable sleep

Petit Bateau pyjamas are also popular with babies and children. When it comes to sleepwear, fit and ease of use are just as important as design. After all, babies spend many hours asleep.

For young babies, it helps to check how the pyjamas open. If you need to change a nappy during the night, you want to be able to open and fasten the garment as easily as possible. For older children, freedom of movement is especially important.

Also consider the thickness of the fabric and choose sleepwear to suit the bedroom temperature and any sleeping bag.

Petit Bateau basics for toddlers and children

As children get older, what you expect from their clothes changes too. They play, run, climb and may already be going to nursery or school. Their clothes therefore need to be not only comfortable, but practical enough for everyday wear.

How many baby clothes do you actually need?

When expecting your first baby, it's tempting to buy lots of clothes in advance. However, it's often wiser to keep the first wardrobe small. Babies grow quickly, and it's difficult to predict how long a particular size will fit.

It's useful to have several of the clothes you use every day, such as bodysuits and pyjamas. That way, you won't have to start the washing machine after every little accident.

It's best to buy larger sizes gradually. This makes it easier to account for your child's growth and the season in which they are likely to wear that size.

Petit Bateau as a baby shower gift

Baby clothes are also a popular baby shower gift. Practical basics are particularly appealing because parents can actually use them. A bodysuit, pyjamas or a little outfit can therefore make a simple but useful gift.

Not sure about the size? Don't automatically choose the smallest baby size. Parents often receive lots of clothes for the first few weeks around the time of the birth. A size up can therefore come in handy a few months later.

If the parents have made a baby gift list, check first which size and style they have chosen.

Washing Petit Bateau: how to keep basics looking good for longer

Because bodysuits, underwear, T-shirts and pyjamas are washed often, how you care for them also affects how long they stay looking good. Always follow the washing instructions on the clothing label and sort clothes by colour and fabric where necessary.

It can be tempting to wash all baby clothes at the highest temperature by default, but this isn't necessary or recommended for every garment. The care label is therefore your best guide. After washing, also check clothes regularly for wear, loose buttons or damaged fastenings.

Frequently asked questions about Petit Bateau clothing

Does Petit Bateau run large or small?

Petit Bateau generally runs small. However, the best way to find the right size is to use the current size chart and take your child's height and build into account.

How many bodysuits do you need?

There is no perfect number. How many bodysuits you'll need depends, among other things, on how often you do laundry and how often your child needs changing. A small supply means you won't have to do laundry constantly, but don't buy large quantities in the same size right away.