Dressing a baby for winter is a balancing act: warm enough for the cold, not so bundled they overheat. Here's the simple layering rule — plus the car-seat safety must-know.

How many onesies, sleepers, and swaddles does a newborn actually need? A no-nonsense layette guide with real quantities — enough to get through the laundry cycle, not more.

The best newborn coming-home outfit is comfortable, weather-right, and car-seat-safe — everything else is for the camera. Here's what to dress baby in, season by season.