Preemie Dresses

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Finding preemie dresses can be a challenge, especially if you have a particular style in mind.

Find an adorable preemie dress for your little one.

Preemie Clothing

Parents of preemies will typically number the task of finding appropriate clothing on the bottom of the list when it comes to their tiny baby. After all, a premature baby often has serious health issues that must be addressed, so clothing certainly doesn't take priority. However, once mom and dad are ready to bring baby home, the task of dressing baby becomes an important and sometimes frustrating one. Unless you live in a large, metropolitan area, you may have already discovered the problem that surrounds purchasing clothing for premature babies, especially preemie dresses. Even the smallest, newborn dress may look huge on a preemie, and although your baby will no doubt grow into her larger dresses in just a few weeks, finding dresses that fit her tiny body right now can be difficult. Because most stores order their stock based on supply and demand, the availability of preemie clothes is often quite limited, and in smaller areas, these sizes may be impossible to find.

Be Creative

When it comes to finding preemie dresses for your tiny girl, you may just have to get creative! This means looking at alternative sources, such as the following:

  • Online auctions-Online auctions like eBay sell just about anything you might be looking for, and preemie clothing is no exception. Because premature babies will outgrow their clothing pretty quickly, you can pick up dresses, gowns, pajamas, tops, bottoms, and other accessories at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new items. Be sure you factor in the cost of shipping before you place your bid. Don't forget to check out the seller's feedback rating as well.
  • Classified ads-Although you can always check the classified section of your newspaper, you may not find what you seek. However, there are classified ads located on the Internet, and they work much like a traditional newspaper's classified section. You can peruse ads from people all over the country at online classifieds, such as craigslist, and you'll often find some great deals!
  • Doll clothing-If you only need one or two dresses for your little one, and you've reached your limit as to finding them, how about checking out doll clothing? You can often purchase just the outfits for dolls, but you may also want to purchase the doll as a keepsake for your little girl. Tell her the story of how she had to wear doll clothing. She'll love it!
  • Handmade clothing-If you sew, then pull out that sewing machine and get busy! If you don't sew, however, you may be able to find someone that does and commission several outfits. To save money, purchase the material and the pattern yourself from a local fabric store. To find a seamstress willing to sew tiny dresses, ask the employees of a fabric store for recommendations.

Preemie Dresses

Of course, there is one other option that is available to you, and that is the wide world of the Internet. Here you can find numerous sites that cater to parents of preemies, with lots of clothing selections. Before you order, check out each site's shipping and handling charges and return policy. The following sites will get you started on your shopping venture. You should be able to find several dresses that are sure to please you and your baby girl. However, before you go overboard with that credit card, remember that your daughter won't be considered a preemie for long!

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