Newborn premature baby wearing a blue onesie with star patterns on a textured white blanket.

All prem collections

Tiny Newborn baby in a white outfit and knitted hat with medical equipment nearby.

Organic range

Organic premature baby collection

Basics & value ranges

Floral tiny baby outfit with 'Made in UK' label on a white background

UK made range

Frugi Organic Cotton White Bunny Bounce Babygrow and Dribble Bib Gift Set Sleepsuit / Babygrow Frugi

Gift sets

Tiny baby hat, socks, bib, and headband set on a beige background

Accessories

Can a preemie fit in newborn clothes?

SHOP PREMATURE BABY CLOTHES

For parents of preemies, one of the most common questions is whether or not their baby can fit into newborn clothing. Preemies, or babies born earlier than 37 weeks gestation, are often much smaller than their full-term counterparts and therefore require different clothing sizes.

While some preemies may be able to squeeze into newborn clothes, it is important to know that there are special sizes available for preemies as well. Preemie sizes typically come in up to 1.5lb, 3-5lb, and 4-7lb which is often know as Tiny Baby size.

Sizing isn't the only concern. Preemie clothes will often be organic cotton, to help protect the most delicate skin, and have features specifically designed to make dressing the babies in the NICU as easy easy as possible. Also for accommodating babies that need to be connected to wires and tubes.

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