for maneuvering her head and limbs through those tiny neck and arm and leg holes.

來移動她的頭以及四肢來套入這些小小的頭、手臂、以及腳的套口

You will need: a baby in need of dressing, a soft, safe surface to dress her on and

你們會需要：一位需要穿衣服的寶寶和一個舒適安全的地方來為她著裝

the clothes you want to dress her in. Step 1. Decide what the baby should wear

還有你們要準備好衣著。第一步：決定要怎麼打扮寶寶

based on the same factors you use to decide for yourself—the temperature, the time of day, and the activities you have planned.

就像你們決定自己的穿著一樣－溫度、時間點、以及你們所計畫好的活動

In general, babies should wear one more layer than you do. So, if it's a warm day, and

一般來說，寶寶們應該要穿得比你們多一點。所以，如果說天氣是暖和的

you're comfortable and say just shorts and jeans, your baby should be fine in a T-shirt, pants, and a light sweater.

你們理所當然地穿上短袖與牛仔褲；而你們的寶寶應該要穿上舒適的短T、褲子、以及一件輕薄針織毛衣

For comfort’s sake, choose soft cotton clothes and avoid anything with buttons or

為了要有舒適感，要記得選擇軟棉的衣服，不要有任何東西，像是鈕扣或是

appliqués that could come loose, ribbons or strings that could wrap around limbs or necks,

毛氈貼花，因為這些有可能會鬆掉，而緞帶或細線可能會纏住四肢或是脖子

and rough inside seams that could scratch baby’s skin. Step 2. Lie the baby down on a safe surface,

甚至粗糙的縫合處會刮傷寶寶的皮膚。第二步：溫柔地將寶寶放在安全的平坦地方

such as the bed or a blanket on the floor. Changing tables generally aren’t

像是床上、毯子上、或是地板上。嬰兒尿布台通常並沒有

roomy enough to dress a baby safely and easily. Step 3. Change your baby’s diaper first, if need be.

足夠的空間來安全又簡單地為寶寶穿衣服。第三步：如果需要換尿布的話，就要先更換

Talk, sing, and play with the baby as you dress her to make it fun for both of you.

在幫寶寶穿著時，要邊講話、唱歌、以及與她玩耍，你們則都會享受其中

And don’t forget to give her a big raspberry on the belly at every opportunity.

而且不要忘記，一有機會就要對她的小肚肚做一個「噗」的吹氣

Step 4. If you’ll be out and about, choose a one-piece outfit that snaps or zips up the front from ankle to neck—

第四步：如果你們要出門，打算要穿連身一件式，從腳踝到脖子的扣扣子或是拉拉鍊形式

they’re easiest to put on and take off for diaper changes.

這兩種衣著形式利於你們換尿布

Lay the outfit out and place your baby on top of it. Slip her feet through the leg holes or into the feet if it footy style.

把衣服平放好，然後在把你們的寶寶放在衣服的上面。輕輕把她的小腳滑入腳套口、或是把她的小腳放在衣著上

Pull her arms gently through the sleeves, bunching them up if they are long, and snap or zipper her in.

輕輕地拉她的手臂套過袖口，如果袖口太長就反摺，然後把扣子扣好或是拉鍊拉好

Step 5. If you’re opting for a two-piece outfit, put on the top first. Choose tops that will go easily over your baby’s head.

第五步：如果你們選擇的是兩件式的衣著。先幫她穿上上半身。選擇一件較寬鬆易套入的頭套口

A stretchy neck or snaps or buttons on the shoulders work well.

有伸縮性的套頭衣服、或扣扣子的、或是在肩膀上有鈕扣式的都可以

If it’s a snap-top, simply lay the shirt open on the surface and lay the baby face up on top of it.

如果是扣釦子形式的上衣，就把它平放好，然後讓寶寶座好，再把上衣給套上去

Slip one arm into a sleeve at a time and snap the shirt closed.

輕輕地把一隻一隻的手臂滑入到袖口中，然後在把上衣的扣子扣好

A kimono-style t-shirt with snaps on the side is best for infants, especially if their belly button hasn’t yet healed.

一邊有扣子式的和服T恤對寶寶們是最好的，特別是他們的肚臍還沒癒合時

A tee that snaps at the crotch, like a onesie, is best for older, more active babies—

全套式的衣服很適合長大的寶寶和活潑好動的寶寶

it’ll stay tucked in. Step 6. If the top is not a snap-on,

這樣的衣服能保護好寶寶。第六步：如果上衣不是扣子式的

use both hands to stretch the neck of the t-shirt as wide as possible, then slip it over her head.

穿戴前，兩隻手先把短T頭套口盡量地拉大，然後輕輕地套入她的頭

To get her arms through the sleeves, reach into the sleeves, grab her hand, and pull it through.

然後把她的手臂放入袖口中，一隻手先在袖口處等，一隻手把她的手臂套入袖子中

Lift her body slightly with one hand to pull the body of the shirt down so that you can snap it.

用一隻手輕輕地抬起她的身體，然後把衣服拉至褲檔處扣起即可

Step 7. Now put on the bottoms. Avoid bottoms that have to be zippered or buttoned;

第七步：現在就可以穿上褲子了。不要挑選到拉鍊式或是扣子式的褲子

elastic-waist pants are ideal. Bunch up one leg at a time, reach in, and pull your baby’s foot through.

鬆緊褲是最理想的。將寶寶的小腳屈膝，將她的小腳套入褲子內

Then lift her hips slightly with one hand while you tug the pants up and over her diaper.

你們在拉她的褲子包覆好尿布時，要用一隻手輕輕地抬起她的屁股

Step 8. If her feet are bare, slip on socks.

第八步：如果她是赤腳的，輕輕幫她套入襪子

Choose stretchy ones with a roll-down cuff; they’ll stay on better.

選擇一雙較有伸縮力下捲邊的袖口形式，它們不容易脫落

Booties with elasticized ankles are also more likely stay on. Avoid patterned socks with loose strings inside—

鬆緊式的嬰兒腳踝襪也是另一個選擇。切記不要有圖案式的襪子，因為裡面會有鬆掉的線

these could get tangled around those tiny toes. Step 9. Now pop a hat on her head, and any

這些鬆掉的線會纏住小小的腳指頭們。第九步：可以放一頂帽子在她的頭上，或是任何

other extra layers she may need, and let her know what a fashionable little baby she is.

其他她所需要的衣著，讓她知道她可是一位時髦的小寶貝

Did you know ? During the 1600s, American babies were generally dressed in so much clothing

你們知道嗎？在約一千六百年的期間，美國的寶寶們通常都穿著非常多的衣服

wrapped so tightly that they were usually immobilized from head to toe.

而且被包覆的非常地緊密，以至於寶寶們通常都是無法動彈的