The best
baby socks are designed to stay on your baby's feet and not go flopping off constantly. It would seem like that's a pretty standard requirement, but with as much as babies twist and wiggle it can actually be quite a challenge to accomplish!
Baby socks are typically sized in 9 month stages: 0-9 months, 9-18 months, and 18-24 months. After that you're into toddler sizes. They are also made of a variety of fabric blends. Rarely will you find a sock of any age that's made from only a single material. The ability to stretch to insert a foot and then contract back to original shape without being rendered useless after one or two wears is the reason for the fabric blends.
Newborn baby socks are the tiniest of the tiny baby footwear! They're almost always sold as groups because they're so small, but you can still find a few that are sold individually. The best of
newborn baby socks are the packaged
newborn socks in a washbag. The net bag is great for putting the newborn socks through the washing machine without losing them!
Basic baby socks are a mix of simple colors with plain the classic plain white that we most often see for socks of all sizes. Frequently sold in packaged groups, basic baby socks are meant to be simple and interchangable for a large assortment of baby clothes.
Non-skid baby socks are great for once your baby starts becoming more mobile!
Baby fashion socks are more geared toward a specific design. These are great if you plan on having the baby in a fairly simple outfit and want to provide a few accents of style. Baby socks in the
fashion socks categories are available in various sets, and are frequently sold in individual pairs, though sometimes come as sets. This type of sock is designed to be the more
stylish and elegant baby socks, whether due to a simple and classic style of baby sock or a more elaborate print or cuff that has been added.
Also in the socks category are baby tights, since these are still considered hosiery items.
Baby tights are an item that not every baby needs, since they're not really an item for baby boys and are instead the province of baby girls. Baby tights are usually made from a choice of cotton or nylon blends, and all are super-soft and comfortable with spandex for a better fit. The unique back-side design of
baby tights provides for a better fit over baby's diaper.