Footed Pajamas, Onesies And Bodysuits – What’s the difference?

Girl's Footed Pajamas

Some of the most popular boy and girl pajamas are footed pajamas and onesies. It is easy to confuse the two types of baby sleepwear and they are often mistaken as the same kind of pajamas. They have common characteristics which make them confusing for some people.

Both types of sleepwear are made of a single piece of clothing. Both cover up majority of your child’s body. They are both sleepwear and even look alike in photographs. Some people also confuse the bodysuit with the two outfits. Bodysuits can be used for sleeping and outdoor wear.

Bodysuits are actually easily distinguishable from the two because bodysuits do not cover the legs. But these three baby outfits are the most popular for newborn infants till they turn around 1 year old. Of the boy and girl pajamas, footed pajamas are the most popular for families that live in colder climates.

Footed PJs can keep a baby warmer because they cover the feet which are highly sensitive to changes in temperature. If there is a part of the body that can feel cold quickly, they are the feet and then the hands. Footies can provide warmth for babies even without socks or blankets.

Onesies cover a baby from the neck down to the ankles. They do not cover the feet or hands. All footies cover the feet and some have optional flipping hand covers to protect the hands. Hands can get cold too if your babies do not wear mittens. The hand covers on some footed pajamas can also prevent your baby from scratching his or her face.

The onesie is a popular choice of many parents who live in temperate climates. Footies can become very warm for children who live in warmer places. To keep your infant cooler during warm summer months, boy or girl pajamas without foot covering might be more comfortable for your baby.

Bodysuits are also preferred clothing for children who live in warm states. Body suits are also easier to handle when it’s time to change nappies because they can be easily opened in the nappy region. Bodysuits have snaps that go over the nappies which can be opened in a split second.

Footed pajamas can be difficult to use if your child relieves himself a lot during sleep. These days, more footies come with a flap in the back for easier nappy changing. Make sure there is a flap at the back when you purchase footed boy or girl pajamas.

Footed PJs are ideal sleepwear for those who live in colder climates because you will never have to worry if your baby is warm enough. There are footies made of fleece and other warm fabrics if you live in arctic weather. You can also cut down on using and washing socks and blankets if your child uses footies.

Bamboo Footed Pajamas

You can always switch to onesies in the spring. If it gets extremely warm during summer, consider clothing you baby in short bodysuits. You can use a bodysuit and let your baby wear thin socks at night for extra precaution.

Footed pajamas are also great for home use and not just for sleeping. It will keep your infant or young toddler warm all day. Your child can crawl and roll around the floor freely because he will be completely protected with clothing.

Even older toddlers enjoy using footies at home because it keeps their feet clean without the need to use slippers or socks. Footies also create a barrier between your child’s feet and the cold floor. The next time you need to buy boy or girl pajamas, consider these points before making a final purchase.