Clothing
Soft, simple and comfortable — with Cayman's climate in mind.
Short-Sleeve Onesies
Soft, simple and comfortable — with Cayman's climate in mind.
An everyday basic that's particularly useful in Cayman. Wear them alone in the heat or layer them when needed.
The Tiny Number: 8-10
Zip Sleepers
Easy for nighttime, naps and air-conditioned rooms. We love zips — especially two-way zips — for simpler nappy changes.
The Tiny Number: 7-9
Knotted Gowns
Optional, but handy for those very frequent newborn nappy changes. Their useful window is short, so you don't need many.
The Tiny Number: 1-3
Hats & Mittens
Useful for specific situations, but you don’t need a drawer full. Mittens are optional, especially since sleepers with fold-over cuffs may do the job — with one less tiny thing to lose in the laundry.
The Tiny Number: 2–3 of each
Good To Know: Newborn Sizing
Don't buy everything in newborn size.
Babies arrive at different sizes, and some spend very little time in newborn clothing. Keep a small rotation of newborn pieces, put more of your early wardrobe into 0–3 months, and have a few 3–6 month basics ready if you'd like.
And remember: sizing varies between brands. Buy the baby, not the label.
A Note From The Islands
Many newborn checklists are written with colder climates in mind.
In Cayman, lightweight, breathable clothing earns its place. Short-sleeve bodysuits can be outfits on their own, while lightweight sleepers and layers are useful for nighttime and air-conditioned spaces.
Think about where baby will actually be rather than dressing from a generic checklist.
And remember: sizing varies between brands. Buy the baby, not the label.
Sleep
A safe and comfortable start.
A Safe Place
Have an appropriate infant sleep space ready before baby comes home.
Keep the sleep environment simple and follow current safe-sleep guidance.
The Tiny Number: 1
Fitted Sheet
One on the mattress, one in the wash and one ready for whatever just happened at 2 a.m.
Make sure they fit baby's sleep surface snugly.
The Tiny Number: 2-3
Swaddles
Some newborns love them. Others escape them with impressive determination.
Start with a few rather than committing to a huge collection before you know what baby prefers.
The Tiny Number: 2-3
Sleep Sacks
A wearable option for sleep when appropriate for baby's age and stage. Choose the correct size and weight for your baby and room temperature.
The Tiny Number: 1-2
Good To Know: Safe Sleep
More isn't better when it comes to baby's sleep space.
Follow current safe-sleep guidance for baby's sleep position and environment, including when to stop swaddling. Pillows, bumpers, positioners, nests, loose blankets and other beautiful nursery accessories don't belong in an infant's sleep space.
