Is organic cotton actually better for babies, or just a nicer label? A straight-talking look at what it means, why it matters for newborn skin, and how to tell the real thing from marketing.

Footie, gown, or two-piece? A plain-English guide to the three main styles of baby pajamas, which age each suits best, and how to pick for the season.

Registries are long and babies are small. Here is the honest short list of what a newborn actually needs in the first three months, and what you can happily skip.