A layette is a collection of clothing for a newborn child. The term "layette set" is commonly used in the United States to refer to gift sets of baby clothes.
Traditionally, women would hand-sew their baby's clothes during their pregnancy. Today "layette" is often used to identify a baby clothing section of a store. The term can also be used for bedding, accessories, and baby care items.
Basic layette items include:
* a going-home-from-the-hospital outfit
* legless sleepwear (sleeping gowns / kimonos / sleeping bags / newborn sacques / blanket sleepers) or footed sleepers
* onesies (short-sleeved, legless bodysuits) / all-in-ones / rompers / coveralls
* undershirts / T-shirts
* receiving blankets
* swaddling blankets
* hooded towels
* baby washcloths
* socks / booties
* hats / beanies / sweaters / bunting (depending on the climate)
* burp cloths (cloth diapers are often recommended)
The amount of each item needed varies by recipient, and is mostly a matter of willingness to do laundry.
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