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Baby clothes by birth season

In shortThe first two sizes last about 2.5 months, so the season of the birth decides the weather they meet. Here are the four seasons and the 12 months, worked out for 11 cities, one per region of the country.

Born in winter (from December to February)

A baby born on January 15 wears size NB in January and February, 3M in February and March, and 6M from April to July. In the first 6 months, 6 of the 11 cities have freezing months; long-sleeve bodysuits by 6 months range from 6 (Honolulu) to 7 (Juneau).

Born in spring (from March to May)

A baby born on April 15 wears size NB in April and May, 3M in May and June, and 6M from June to October. In the first 6 months, 0 of the 11 cities have freezing months; long-sleeve bodysuits by 6 months range from 3 (Honolulu) to 7 (Juneau).

Born in summer (from June to August)

A baby born on July 15 wears size NB in July and August, 3M in August and September, and 6M from September to January. In the first 6 months, 6 of the 11 cities have freezing months; long-sleeve bodysuits by 6 months range from 3 (Honolulu) to 7 (Juneau).

Born in fall (from September to November)

A baby born on October 15 wears size NB in October and November, 3M in November and December, and 6M from December to April. In the first 6 months, 6 of the 11 cities have freezing months; long-sleeve bodysuits by 6 months range from 4 (Honolulu) to 7 (Juneau).

The 12 birth months

Born onNB · newborn3M · 0 to 3 months6M · 3 to 6 monthsCities with freezing months in the first 6 monthsLong-sleeve bodysuits (fewest to most)
January 15in January and Februaryin February and Marchfrom April to July6 of 116 to 7
February 15in February and Marchfrom March to Mayfrom May to August6 of 115 to 7
March 15in March and Aprilin April and Mayfrom May to September3 of 114 to 7
April 15in April and Mayin May and Junefrom June to October0 of 113 to 7
May 15in May and Junein June and Julyfrom July to November0 of 113 to 7
June 15in June and Julyin July and Augustfrom August to December5 of 113 to 7
July 15in July and Augustin August and Septemberfrom September to January6 of 113 to 7
August 15in August and Septemberin September and Octoberfrom October to February6 of 114 to 7
September 15in September and Octoberin October and Novemberfrom November to March6 of 114 to 7
October 15in October and Novemberin November and Decemberfrom December to April6 of 114 to 7
November 15in November and Decemberin December and Januaryfrom January to May6 of 115 to 7
December 15in December and Januaryin January and Februaryfrom February to June6 of 117

Cotokim's list engine, balanced style, laundry every 2 days, for 1 baby born on the 15th of each month, with a clothes dryer and a home heated in winter (the tool's starting answers in this country). A freezing month has an average low below 32 °F (0 °C).

The cities in the math

The most populous city in each Census Bureau region (nine divisions, with Alaska and Hawaii on their own).

  • Boston: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US (USW00014739). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • New York City: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, NY US (USW00094728). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Chicago: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS, IL US (USC00111550). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Kansas City: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN AP, MO US (USW00013988). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Jacksonville: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station JACKSONVILLE NAS, FL US (USW00093837). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Nashville: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE, TN US (USC00408238). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Houston: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station HOUSTON-PORT, TX US (USC00414326). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Phoenix: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP, AZ US (USW00023183). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Los Angeles: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station LOS ANGELES DWTN USC CAMPUS, CA US (USW00093134). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Juneau: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station JUNEAU DWTN, AK US (USC00504094). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.
  • Honolulu: Climate normals: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station WAIKIKI 717.2, HI US (USC00519397). Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-13.

Your baby's list, by your city's weather

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