What should babies wear to a funeral?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Skip the onesie that says "Celebrate!" Other than that, no one is going to judge you for what a baby wears.

Good one! Sorry for you loss, OP.

[Anonymous]

Just avoid clothes w cutesy sayings/any words on it. Maybe avoid any bright colors or busy prints/patterns. Just something simple. Don’t go out and buy anything though. And this is all just to make yourself feel more comfortable bc trust me no one else will notice or care what your baby wears.

I do understand the thought that goes into this though. At difficult times especially, we want to feel somewhat in control and picking what to wear is one small way of controlling a small aspect of a difficult event.

I’m sorry for your loss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should wear their normal daily attire, as is appropriate when they are at home with a sitter, as they should be.

Ignore this person. I’m the youngest in my extended family on both sides and basically grew up at funerals. Children are part of families and life and belong at funerals. Babies are a reminder of beginnings and hope and the continuation of a family. Unless it is the funeral for an infant or a very small child, in which case it would be insensitive to bring a baby, please bring your baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
They should wear their normal daily attire, as is appropriate when they are at home with a sitter, as they should be.


Ignore this person. I’m the youngest in my extended family on both sides and basically grew up at funerals. Children are part of families and life and belong at funerals. Babies are a reminder of beginnings and hope and the continuation of a family. Unless it is the funeral for an infant or a very small child, in which case it would be insensitive to bring a baby, please bring your baby.

Agree. I was just talking to my kids about what it was like at my moms funeral. She died 18 years ago and having my toddler nephew and baby niece at the funeral got us through the day.

[Anonymous]

Gosh, I never thought about this when my 4 month old attended my mother’s funeral. I’m pretty sure it was a summer outfit with roses on it.

It was something my mother would have loved to see her in.

[Anonymous]

It does not matter AT ALL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It does not matter.

This. Why would you think anyone would notice?

[Anonymous]

My son was 2 when my mother died. He worse clothes to the wake and funeral. I have no clue what color and it doesn’t matter. As long as it’s not some kind of celebratory joke t-shirt, it’s fine. Anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Skip the onesie that says "Celebrate!" Other than that, no one is going to judge you for what a baby wears.

Exactly, I wouldn't put on something with stains, or Mickey Mouse. But beyond that, anything clean and cute and not too attention grabbing is fine. I don't think it needs to be dark or solid.