Some
measurements which will likely be taken include the distance around your little one's abdomen (abdominal circumference), the distance across your baby's head, the distance around the outside of your baby's head (head circumference) and the length of your baby's upper
leg bones (femur length).
For the Six Nap dress,
boning isn't necessary but if like me you're desperate to give it a try, this tip from Iconic Patterns should ensure the strips don't dig into your
leg: sit down in front of a mirror with a tape around your waist and measure the distance from the waist to the top of thigh: do not exceed this
measurement.