Baby Layettes in the 1920's as Compared to Today

A layette from the 1920's is far different from what it is today. Both the styles and fabrics were very different.
In the 1920's, a layette would include long flannel gowns where the bottom opening was folded up over the front and tied or buttoned in place. These worked nicely for keeping the baby's feet warm. Sometimes these long flannel gowns were called barracoats. For night the long gowns were made of wool. Also included in the layette would be several long gowns, going well beyond the baby's feet. Day or night, a woolen undershirt would be worn under these gowns.
They usually had knitted shawls for extra warmth. Of c

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