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How to Dress Your Baby for Autumn

How to Dress Your Baby for Autumn: Warmer Days, Chilly Nights

Autumn is that in-between season: mild sunshine by day, a definite chill after dark. Dressing your baby is all about gentle layering, breathable fabrics, and easy add/remove pieces so they stay comfortable as temperatures shift.

The golden rules of autumn dressing

  • Layer, don’t bulk. Thin, breathable layers trap warm air better than one thick layer — and are easy to remove if baby gets too warm.
  • Choose natural fibres. Pima cotton next to skin; cashmere or merino as a lightweight warmer; cotton or cashmere blankets for on-the-go.
  • Watch for overheating. A clammy neck or flushed cheeks = too warm. Cool hands and feet on their own aren’t a reliable sign of being cold.
  • One more layer than you. A good quick check for most outings and naps.
baby in knitted two-piece babygrow

Fabrics that work (and why)

  • Pima cotton (base layer): Ultra-soft, breathable, gentle on newborn skin — ideal for bodysuits and babygrows.
  • Cashmere or merino (mid layer): Warmth without weight; regulates temperature beautifully in changeable weather.
  • Knit hats & booties (extras): Help minimise heat loss when you step outdoors.
cashmere layers for baby
Beauty is just the beginning — comfort and calm matter most.

Daytime dressing (in and out of the house)

  • At home: Pima cotton babygrow + light knit cardigan. Keep a soft blanket nearby for feeds or naps.
  • Stepping out: Add a knit layer (cardigan or light jumper), a hat, and a blanket over the pram or carrier.
  • Pram essentials: Muslin for shade, blanket for chill, spare bodysuit for spills.
Pima cotton baby clothes

Blue Almonds edits:

  • Our Heritage Pima cotton pieces (with the rocking horse motif) make perfect base layers.
  • Cashmere knits add lightweight warmth without bulk.
  • A soft stroller blanket doubles as a pram cover on breezy afternoons.

Night-time: what should baby wear to sleep in autumn?

  • Use a long-sleeve cotton bodysuit or Pima babygrow as the base.
  • Pair with a season-appropriate sleep bag (check the TOG guidance on your bag and the room temperature).
  • Typical autumn UK rooms (about 18–20°C) often suit a 1.0–2.0 TOG sleep bag with a single cotton layer underneath. Always follow the sleep bag’s own guidance.

(If you use blankets at night, keep the cot clear, and tuck blankets firmly at chest height. Follow safe-sleep guidance.)

What to keep in your nappy bag (autumn edition)

  • Spare bodysuit and babygrow (pima cotton).
  • Light knit layer (cardigan/jumper).
  • Soft blanket (pram, feeds, chill).
  • Hat (evening chill sneaks up).
  • Muslin (shade, spills, comfort).
Breathable cashmere baby blanket

Sizing & care

  • Size with growth in mind (but avoid garments so big they bunch around the face).
  • Wash gently: pima on cool; cashmere with a delicate detergent; reshape knits and dry flat to keep them beautiful longer.

Quick answers (FAQ)

How many layers should a baby wear in autumn?

Usually one more layer than you, focusing on breathable fabrics you can add or remove easily.

What should my baby wear to sleep in autumn?

A cotton bodysuit or babygrow plus a sleep bag matched to room temperature (often 1.0–2.0 TOG for ~18–20°C). Follow your sleep bag’s guidance.

Do I need cashmere, or will cotton do?

Cotton is perfect next to skin. Cashmere adds lightweight warmth without bulk — ideal as a mid layer on cooler days.

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