On a warm day, one light layer is usually all a newborn needs to leave the hospital in: a simple muslin cotton gown or bodysuit works well. Muslin is woven loosely, so there are small gaps in the fabric that let air move through instead of trapping heat against the skin. Our clothes are double-layer muslin cotton, sewn with flat seams so nothing rubs against new skin, finished with child-safe dyes rather than harsh treatments, and pre-washed before they ship, so they're already soft rather than stiff the first time they touch your baby.
Hospitals and cars are often colder than the weather outside, so it helps to think in layers you can add or take off rather than one heavy outfit. Bring a light blanket or a thin second layer you can wrap over the muslin piece for the walk to the car and the ride home, then pull it back once you're settled. A simple way to check if baby is warm enough is to feel the back of the neck or chest, since hands and feet run cooler naturally and aren't a good guide. If your muslin piece looks a little creased straight out of the bag, that's just the weave; it relaxes and softens more with every wash.
Wash on a cold, gentle cycle and tumble dry low or hang to dry; skip fabric softener and high heat, since both work against the loose weave and the soft feel you want against newborn skin. Sizing runs from newborn up to four years, so consider sizing up slightly if you expect a growth spurt in the first few weeks rather than buying strictly for day one. We ship worldwide with tracked delivery, and if a size or style isn't right, unworn pieces can be returned within 30 days.