One of the main requirements of babies and infants besides nutrition is the necessity to be at the right temperature. Babies and infants are very susceptible to being too hot or too cold and also to strong sunlight. From this one may assume that suitable clothing for babies and infants is of paramount importance.

It is commonly thought that babies and infants generate too much heat and so that they can also deal with cold temperatures naturally, but this is unfortunately not true. A problem is that the effects of too much heat or cold can be delayed so that the real cause of a baby's discomfort is mis-diagnosed. Sometimes, this can have fatal consequences.

People are apt to think that babies produce too much heat, but this is a falsehood. The fact is that warm-blooded animals like we mammals are able to generate more heat as we get older and therefore a baby is at the coolest stage of its transition into adulthood. A baby can be a degree or two cooler than an adult at its core.

Despite this fact, some cultures have insisted, and some still do insist, on toughening up a young infant. Ways of doing this have been to duck the baby into cold water or to expose it to cold winds with inadequate clothing. This hardening up serves no practical purpose and can be very injurious to the child. It is possible that some peoples in some times used this method to 'weed out' their children, although it was never formally described as that.

Some good guidelines that parents can use when choosing clothing for their babies and infants are:

The nature and quantity of clothing should be sufficient to maintain the baby's core body temperature. A degree or two above that is all right too. The clothing will also have to be regulated to adjust for the seasons and whether you are at home or out walking. Put extra clothing on to go out and take some of it off when you get back inside, just as you would do for yourself.

Avoid wrapping your baby up in layer after layer of tight warm clothing or blankets unless you have to endure extreme cold. You can upset a baby's thermostat by keeping it too hot all the time. It is far better to aim for a constant, uniform temperature. A baby that is tightly wrapped in blankets will have its movement restricted and maybe even its circulation impaired. This is clearly not a good idea.

Tight, restrictive, hot clothing will also retain perspiration, which could cause the skin to be held in close contact with damp material for hours on end. This could lead to skin irritation and soreness. Precisely as you would change a nappy when it is wet for the same reason.

Therefore, it is better to dress the baby in fairly loose fitting clothes appropriate for the surrounding temperature and adjust the temperature using a cardigan or jumper or blanket, loosely draped over it. The fabric is not so important, but you will have to inspect for allergies both to the material and the detergent you launder it in.

If you keep the clothing simple you will be able to add or remove it quickly as you see fit. This is important because most babies find dressing upsetting. To this end, try not to use ties, fasteners and pins. Velcro is far easier. Change all clothing every day to keep germs at bay.

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You have heard that your wife or girlfriend would really like some sensuous Christmas lingerie as her gift this year. You feel uncomfortable and maybe tell her you do not know what she likes, perhaps you have tried to surprise her with lingerie before but she did not wear it. Either way you get a bit nervous. Sound familiar?

Men often make mistakes when they purchase underwear for their partners because there is simply so much to choose from in the shops. Women as a rule also know precisely what they like and do not like regarding their lingerie. All of these factors can make a man worried and uncertain when faced with the choice of what underwear to buy.

Even though many underwear shops have specialist advisors on hand to aid men make purchases for women, men still find themselves often too embarrassed to ask for help. This, however, is a real step in the right way and some men will benefit from them.

Here we have out together a guide to help you choose underwear for the woman in your life.

Initially, it is important to do your research just like if you embark on any other new venture. The correct size is a crucial factor in getting your present right. You need to check your partner's underwear collection and record the sizes. Look at the labels. On slips you are looking for a number; an example is 10 or 14. They can also be classed as small, medium or large. Bras will have a number for chest size and a letter for cup size, something like 38B. In order to not forget it is best to write the sizes down.

While you are having a look make sure you take account of what type of underwear that there is most of. This will give you idea of what she prefers; if there is lots of lacy material it would be best not to buy sporty cotton underwear and if there are lots of plain but comfortable items, chances are she will not really like a lacy red basque.

Take account also of her overall clothing style and what colours she often wears. Don't be afraid to buy colourful items. They are fashionable and definitely a more exciting Christmas lingerie gift than a plain black cotton bra.

Armed with all the crucial details, you are almost ready. Just be sure to adhere to the further tips here to ensure you don't get it wrong at the last minute.

Most women prefer matching sets. A secret hint is to buy some extra slips for the set so that the ensemble can be used more often.

With lingerie you nearly always get what you pay for so it is best to splurge a little bit. Cheap lingerie tends not to last and does not give good support.

Do not ignore the fabrics. What does she wear a lot? If she wears a lot of tight clothing, choose smooth fabric that will not show underneath. Also check if she has any skin sensitivities.

Bras are probably the most complicated item of underwear to purchase. You will need to look at whether a model is under-wired, what shape it has etc. As a general rule of thumb, under-wired, low-cut and balconette models are the most flattering. Anything which mentions padding or slimming is likely to be unappreciated as a Christmas gift.

You have purchased your lovely lingerie, now as a final touch make it look exquisite to give. Use the shop's wrapping service if they have one. If they don't, buy some tasteful wrapping paper or a special box in which to present it. Do not wrap it in tacky Christmas paper covered in reindeer.

Your partner or wife drops rather unsubtle hints that she would appreciate some beautiful Christmas lingerie for her Christmas present this year. This results in you considering wriggling out of it by saying that you are not sure what lingerie to purchase.