Naw. Clothes are just as hard, Jack!
You'd think the hardest decision would be which cute outfit to buy, and you'd be wrong. While this is a tough decision, I have found there are far worse factors to infant clothing.
Snap or Zip, that is the question. Each have their pros and cons.
Snap pro: When changing a diaper, you only have to unsnap the bottom few snaps and pull the legs out, then swing it to the side while changing.
Zip pros: So easy to put on and take off, with a one step zip. Also, the snap tab that goes across the top of the zipper is a great place to attach the short paci leash.
Snap con: There are too many snaps that a sleep-deprived parent can fumble with, snap (or button) in the wrong hole, or even miss one altogether. This also slows down the changing into a new outfit process, whether it be due to a mess or doctor's visits when baby has to go nakey. In most outfits I have also noticed gaping in between snaps. The garment won't lay right and you can see right up in there, also letting a draft in.
Zip cons: In order to change the diaper, you have to unzip the whole thing, top to bottom. No only does baby get cold being totally exposed, but if he/she is like Layna, she can't lay still and wiggles so much she falls out of the onesie. Then the process begins to put her back in it and quickly get it zipped. Not to mention the zipper handle that, if not flipped in the downward position, can poke and rub the baby in the neck or chin. (This is done a lot in the zombie stages when awakened for a late night bottle and diapey change.)
So which wins? It all depends on the mood of the day. Having both styles on hand, I can look at the events of the day and my mood and plan accordingly. For instance, there is a doctor appointment today, so the zipper would be the best choice. Easy and quick out for the inspection.
Onesie vs 2 Piece
Before Layna got here, I thought one pieces would be the best! So much easier than matching pieces, losing a piece, putting on two versus one. Then one day I decided to put on a two piece that someone had given me as a gift. I fell in love! Went out, bought more separate pieces and two piece outfits. Why? Let's take a look.
Onesie pros: Only one piece, you don't have to worry about matching separates. If it's cooler weather, you also don't have to worry about socks (or shoes), because of the footies. If it's warmer weather, changing diapers is a cinch, with the snap crotch making it convenient to take the diaper off.
Two piece pros: You can mix and match pieces for a different look. You can quickly just change top or bottom if an accident (spit up or poop/pee leaky diaper) has occurred to dirty the clothes. SO much easier to change the diaper by pulling down just the pants.
Onesie cons: Note the cons for both on the above topic as far as legged onesies go. The short sleeve (or long sleeve) no leg onesies are even worse. You have to fit them over the head, which is no easy task if baby is fussy. Also for me it seems I have a hard time getting her head in the hole, maybe she has a big head? The arms in the sleeves are hard too, maneuvering them around so that they fit up and in. I feel like I'm hurting her arms sometimes, but she doesn't cry. And to get them off? Just as hard getting it over her head and off her arms.
2 Piece Cons: If she is wearing shoes and/or socks, these have to come off as well as the pants when she has pooped. Reason? For my Layna, she is very active and likes to kick her legs and flail her arms a LOT when she's awake. So much so that she'll stick her foot in the dirty diaper before I get it moved!
The winner? Definitely two piece. So much easier all the way around. I do like footed onesies at night for her to sleep in tho. Beings she wiggles a lot before falling asleep, I don't want her shirt riding up and blocking her airway.
Who would have ever thought infant clothing could be so difficult?
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