i'm 28 weeks pregnant and this is my first . i was told that u shouldn't get a lot of clothings for the baby because babies grown really fast.i need to know what to get for the baby! Thank you.
2006-09-09 15:00:00 · 10 answers · asked by faridac18 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's a good idea to start buying clothes and supplies now, so you can do it in a leisurely pace and keep an eye out for sales.
Babies do grow fast, especially in the first 3-6 months. A baby will triple it's birth weight in the first year. They won't be in newborn or size 0-3 for long. You will probably get a lot of newborn size gifts. You can also check consignment shops or even Goodwill if you are so inclined. I have had to do baby shopping recently and was really suprised to find that many of the clothes were brand new with tags or in such good condition they were like new.
Clothing wise, some things I would get for the first year are:
---6 Snap-Side Shirts (3 in size 0-3 months, 3 in size 3-6 months)
These undershirts are a "wraparound" type and either snap or tie at one side. I found these essential with newborns + infants because you can just lay them on top, put arms in + close rather than trying to get a wobbly head and arms into a regular t-shirt.
---4 Onesies (2 in size 0-3 months, 2 in size 3-6 months)
These are like one piece bodysuits that snap at the crotch
---4 Infant Gowns (usually one size, up to 20 lbs)
These tie at bottom with draw strings, making it easy for diaper changes as well as bundling up, carrying around and keeping feet warm.
---6 Sleepers/Stretch Suits (3 in size 0-3 months, 2 in size 3-6 months)
These are the terry cloth or cotton one piece suits that cover head to toe. Cotton is nice and breatheable for all seasons. Make sure that these have a snap crotch for quick and easy changes.
---4 Pairs of Booties or Socks
These tend to fall off alot, so get ones slightly longer than ankle length and with stretch elastic band at cuff
---4 Receiving Blankets
The most popular are thermal and flannel. The thermal kind are the best for swaddling newborns.
---1 Sweater and Hat or Special Outfit
For coming-home-from-the-hospital or special occasions. A snap Front cardigan and pants set is nice.
---4 Drool Bibs
These are a must if you want to keep baby dry in front. Look for velcro or snap closure to get on + off easily
---4 Terry Cloth Bath towels
I like the hooded ones to keep babys head warm
---6 Washcloths
For bathtime and general face and hand cleaning
---12 Cloth Diapers
These are perfect burp cloths and have other uses as well. You will be using these for a long time
Whatever you get make sure it snaps or zips at the crotch rather than just up the stomach! The quantities are just a guideline. You might prefer to have more or less or you may get alot as gifts. I found it better to have more than less because alot of items get "messed up" very quickly and the more you have the longer you can go without laundering tiny loads. You might get an extra set of things to keep ready in a diaper bag so you don't have to pack each time; it's ready to go.
Also, think ahead! A real moneysaver for me was to purchase clothing for the following year season (and sometimes all-season) from clearance racks in all stores. Items are marked down incredibly, and you may even see the same thing you were going to buy at full retail. For example, a baby born in April would be one year old the following April so you could shop the spring clearance for the first time and keep your eyes open at each end of season to add to your collection. Pretty soon you will have a very nice collection of clothes and be ready for each new season and size beforehand. For sizes, go by the rule of "triple birth weight in one year", or get a 12-18 month size for growth and long wear.
Oh yeah, don't forget to stock up on diapers!
Best Wishes for the New Baby!
2006-09-09 16:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Athena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi! Yeah it really is a good idea to start getting some clothes for your baby now, just every time you go to the shops buy a couple of things. The things you will need the most are singlets and little bodysuits, for under their clothes, and Bonds wondersuits are great too. Babys pretty much live in those for the first few months. They are comfy for them and easy to change nappies aswell. I dont know where you are from but im sure youd have them in the US (im from australia) So if you are from the US im guessing that its going into winter there so just get warm things, maybe a beanie(hat) or two aswell. If you know what the sex of your baby is you can by pinks or blues, but if not you can just buy whites or lemons or lime colours. So yeah mainly what you will need for hospital are 6 or 7 singlets and about the same in jumpsuits and bodysuits aswell. Your baby will like to be rugged up and warm so its good to put the bodysuits on aswell as the singlets and the jumpsuit. If you have got a cot, pram, changetable nappies wipes etc etc then they are probably the main things to focus on before you have your baby as im sure you will get lots of clothes as gifts when you have your baby. Socks and blankets are another thing you will definately need. OH and you can never have too many Bibs either!! Im not sure how your sizes go over there but here we have 00000 (5 0's) 0000 (4 0's) 000 (3 0's) etc. Depending on the size of your baby you will probably need the 0000. a 6Ib baby will fit into the 00000 and my baby was just over 9Ib and he fit into the 0000. That could make no sense to you at all but im not sure if its only an aussie thing or not? Newborn - 3months anyway. Hope this could help you in any way? good luck with everything!
2006-09-09 15:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jordy[♥] 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I discovered is that you need about 1/4 what everyone tells you you'll need.
Onsies, sleepers, and flannel sleepers will get you through most everything in all temperatures. Cute little outfits are tempting, but since babies are so scrunchy, the outfits usually look better on the hanger than on baby.
Essentials are crib sheets, burp clothes – cloth diapers are absolutely great for this purpose [rather than the skimpy ones that are sold as burp cloths] – tons of diapers [expensive is not necessarily better] and wipes, rash ointment, and a couple of receiving blankets for swaddling baby. If you're breast feeding, you really don't need bottles and brushes and all that mess. Breast feeding is all you need for the first several months if your supply is good.
Friends and family will likely be giving gifts, and lots of those will be clothes. So, unless you live in the backwoods, you will be able to buy what you need as you need it easily.
Big essentials – car seat and stroller [fancy and expensive does not equal better].
Ask friends and family their thoughts. Unless you have money to burn, be very selective about what you buy. Much of it is, unfortunately, wasted.
2006-09-09 15:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by carolewkelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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i'm 28 weeks pregnant and this is my first . i was told that u shouldn't get a lot of clothings for the baby because babies grown really fast.i need to know what to get for the baby! Thank you.
2015-08-19 03:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and you will get lots of little clothes as gifts so get the bed and bedding, decorate the room then make a list of things you will need and cross them off the list as they are given to you as gifts then plan to purchase a few things in the last 2-3 weeks to fill in the gaps...if it will be cold where you live when the baby is due then get a zip up quilted or something else to use over the baby's clothes to keep it warm on the ride home.
2006-09-09 15:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and start getting it together now. those few months are going to fly by much faster than you think. if you know the gender, then start buying clothes now. walmart has onsies and the like starting at $3. as fast as they grow, it's ridiculous to buy designer baby clothes. buy a few pieces in newborn size, but mostly 0-3 months. invest in a diaper genie, they work wonders controlling odor. playpens come in handy when it's time to clean the house. you can keep baby nearby and safe. i swear by exersaucers. thanks to hours of daily play in one starting at around 4 months, my daughter walked at 9 months! don't waste your money on a swing until you know your baby will use one. a lot of babies hate the swings, and then you will have blown over $100. hope this helps!
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2014-03-13 02:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont buy anything until after the baby shower (especially clothes)!!! You will be overwhelmed with things and most of the clothes will only be worn a few times before giving them away!! The best thing to do is make a baby registry at wal-mart, target, babies r us, etc. and have a shower. You will be surprised at the amount of things you get.
2006-09-11 05:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty true that you shouldn't buy too many clothes yourself, especially size newborn or 0-3 months. That is the size that most people will buy you as a gift.
If you see something that you just have to have for your baby, go ahead and buy it, but try to but size 3-6 or 6-9 months.
Also, when you are preparing everyhting for the baby, and pre-washing all of his clothes, thin about each one for a moment before you cut off the tags and see if it's appropriate for what the weather will be like when your baby is that size. Like, don't cut the tags off of a heavy fleece sleeper that will be the right size to fit the baby in July, or a sundress that will fit in January.
I kept things like that, and then either retunred them, exchanged them for proper sizes, or re-gifted them to other pregnant friends.
As for what do you need to get, I think the most basic things are definately a carseat, stroller, and crib (a convertable crib is the best investment, as you won't have to buy another bed as you baby grows up). I also had a cradle for my son, so that he could sleep in our room at night, and we could leave his crib in the nursery.
After having a baby, I would suggest not buying the stroller system, and just getting whatever the most cost-effective infant seat is, because after about 6 months, you'll be ready for a bigger carseat.
Something else I wouldn't buy again is a baby bathtub. Just bathe the baby in the sink (put one towel down for padding, and just hold him in a reclined position. My son used his bathtub exactly 3 times, and he didn't like it. He wasn't down in the water enough, and he got cold within 2 minutes, especially in the infant sling.
A swing and a bouncy seat are lifesavers, as are those little formula dispensers (you can get one that hold already-measured formula for about 3 or 4 bottles, and then dispense it from a little spout).
A baby monitor is great, even if you live in a small apartment, because then you can close the door when baby is sleeping, and be sure to hear every little move.
You don't really need to buy a diaper bag, because hospitals (almost all of them) give one filled with little things after you have the baby. Mine included things like a formula sample, ads for several things you don't need, information about newborn hospital pictures, and a little information about basic newborn care.
If you go register at Baby's R Us, they will give you a little folder with a checklist of things they suggest that you need. If you look at it though, it includes about 4 different strollers, a crib, cradle, and bassinet, and all sorts of stuff, but overall, the check list is nice, because I read it and it had things that I hadn't thought of, like a medicine kit, and a waterproof matress liner.
Also, if you register there, they give you free baby shower inviataions, which are actually cute.
If you want to talk to me about any of it, registering, what things I use everyday, being at home with the baby, whatever, just send me a message.
2006-09-09 18:31:36 · answer #8 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if u plan on keeping your baby warm in jan/feb when its born it will need lots of clothes b/c u dont want to eep them in dirty ones.
buy things like cribs that they can convert into bigger beds ext. and bath tubs that convert to toddeler tubs
as of clothes apx
10 blankets
10-15 onesizes
10-15 socks
2 shoes
a couple jackets if its born in winter
8-10 shirts
8-10 pants
if girl 5-8 dresses
exet.
i stated buying when i found out and i have over like 30 onesizes for prem-newborn and when i bought everything i need for up to 3 months i started buying 3-6 months and now im all the way up to like 9-12 months
i had to stop buying i had so much stuff.
spoil your child its your first.
2006-09-09 15:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by Jacob Lee's Mommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy some of the clothes if you know what you are having. But don't fell bad because I know what you are going thought. You can buy everything like the bed and thing.
2006-09-09 15:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋