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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Julia Banim

People are only just realising what the 'cute' shoulders on baby grows are actually for

A birth educator has shared one of the 'most simple yet frequently unknown facts about baby onesies', and it could save parents from dealing with a lot of unpleasant mess. Mum Kaila, who regularly shares pregnancy, birthing, and parenting content with her Instagram followers, recently shared the super helpful reason baby grows have what is known as 'envelope shoulders'.

For those who aren't familiar with this term, 'envelope shoulders' refers to the little folded flaps on the shoulders of baby grows, which many parents simply regard as a sweet design choice.

Demonstrating the true purpose of the folds using her own son's baby grow, Kaila explained how they can actually be a lifesaver at times when your baby has 'a blowout'.

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