Carter’s clothing has recalled nearly a quarter-million one-piece, footed cotton baby garments sold at Wal-Mart and Target nationwide. The recalled sleepwear was also sold online at oshkoshbgosh.com.

Picking out baby outfits can be so much fun, but the best baby clothes are as practical as they are cute. “There are several features that can make life with babies easier,” says Stephanie Heintzeler, ...