Baby Boys' Vintage Plaid Romper, Long-Sleeve Jumpsuit

Vintage plaid with a buttoned lapel is a more grown-up look than most baby clothing attempts, and this romper carries it off because the detailing is real: proper buttons, a turned lapel collar and working pockets rather than printed suggestions of them.

What defines it

• Button-through front with a turned lapel collar
• Vintage plaid pattern rather than a bright novelty print
• Pockets included as an actual feature
• Long sleeves for autumn and cooler spring days
• Sized across the 0 to 24 month range

A buttoned front takes slightly longer than poppers at a change, which is worth knowing before a day out. It suits occasions and photographs where the extra thirty seconds is not a problem.

Quick answers

Is a button front practical for changes? Less quick than poppers. Many parents keep buttoned pieces for outings rather than everyday wear.

Are the pockets functional? They are constructed as pockets rather than printed on, which small children discover with some enthusiasm.

Does the plaid suit either gender? The pattern is traditionally unisex, and the cut here is not styled to one.