How many and what items of clothing a newborn baby needs to wear??

Question

I'm expecting my baby in a couple of weeks and really cant decide what and how many pieces of clothing should i put in my hospital bag. Also I'm new in Sydney and weather is very unpredictable here...i'm soooo confused what to put on my new baby!!!!
It wud be very helpful if moms from Sydney who have given birth in Aug/Sep suggest something....anything :)

Answer 1

I'm in oz (gold coast now, vic before) and I would suggest, with the weather we are having, to be putting in some medium warmth jumpsuits or top/bottom sets. Bonds wondersuits would be perfect for hospital and they will be wrapped up in the hospital too (the nurses show you how and pay attention! Wrapping is great for baby, stops them startling and waking up and makes them feel extra secure).
3-5 sets of clothes and singlets and socks would be enough for the duration of your stay (for 2-4 days). Also little mittens ( so they can't scratch themselves) and a beanie too. They have little smock things for them to wear first off, before you bathe and change them. You can use these the whole time you are there if you want. They will also provide wraps and blankets for them. They should also provide nappies, wipes and wash for them. Hint: tell them you've run out and ask for more! They're the small size ones (wash and wipes) that fit well in the nappy bag for later!) Don't be shy in asking for clean wraps (or anything!!!) if they spew on them. A pretty outfit for going home in is nice too.A general rule of thumb with a new born is, whatever you are wearing plus one layer. So if you are wearing a t-shirt and jumper put them in a singlet, long sleeve top and jumper. Then cover with a light blanket or wrap. plus beanie and mittens if its really cold.

For you...a great thing I found out with my first is, invest in two pairs of those 'bike pants/shorts'. I used to wear them under my school skirt, they're sort of short tight shorts and you can buy them cheap at target in the 'gym' clothes section. They are great over your undies and under your pants to stop any leakage of blood onto your clothes after baby is born. You can whip undies and bike shorts off and not have to change outer clothes all the time when you bleed heaving for the first 24-48 hours. Also take your oldest, biggest undies with you so you can just throw them out if they get gross.

Good luck and I hope that helps!!!

Answer 2

I am not from Sydney, but I have had a couple of babies and am expecting my third so I can give a little bit of educated advice.

During your hospital stay, the baby will wear a tshirt or gown and a cap provided by the hospital. Of course, you can dress the baby if you choose but it is not necessary. We only dressed our children for pictures, and when coming home.

Comfort is a necessity for the baby. We did bring our first daughter home in a frilly little dress (and the daughter we are expecting next month is going to wear the same dress), but only because it was on her for such a short while (just the trip home and pictures). Our son wore a sleeper that said "Thank Heaven for Little Boys" for his first pictures and his trip home.

If you are unsure about the weather, use layers. A onesie and booties, a sleeper, blankets. The "rule" is the baby usually needs one more layer than you do. Always have a hat, as babies lose the majority of their body heat through their head. You can add and/or remove layers as necessary to ensure baby's comfort.

Congratulations!

Answer 3

Doesn't mater where you live or what the weather!

A medium weight onesie (babygrow) that covers the feet.
A cardigen (button front jumper).
A baby skull hat in medium tog (they give you ones from the hospital but they are too tight and can cause discomfort and aren't warm enough).
A thin blanket to cover baby.
A warmer blaket to get cozy in or cover baby, or for you to sit on in the car ride home!
Mits for babies hands if you like.

That's about all. Bring an extra onesie as spit ups right after everyone in ready always happen. The cardigen makes it easy to add layers or remove them if needed, same with the blankets. Usually you go from hospital to car, then home, so not much thought needs to be put in style etc, unless you are going to the inlaws directly afterwards (which I highly suggest you don't!).

There you go!

Answer 4

Well here is a tip for you.. Pack something warm and cool... The hospitals have air-conditioning and my daughter was born in summer so I brought all summer clothing (which I thought was the right thing to do) But she froze in the hospital... I had to get her dad to go buy some warmer clothing.

But I also packed about two outfits for each day incase I couldnt decide on what to put her in.. ;-)

I say around 9 sets of clothing.. it seems alot but better too have extra than not enough.. And babys are very good at regurgitating so you might need more than one outfit a day..

Good luck..

Answer 5

I did wash enormously lots each little thing earlier she became born with infant detergent. yet now i do no longer wash each little thing after paying for it, and that i additionally study that it is not mandatory to apply infant detergent till they seem allergic or their epidermis is gentle to the common detergent. If I actually have a transformation to, i will wash the recent clothing earlier she wears them yet as quickly as I even have an outfit i choose her to placed on and that i haven't washed it yet i do no longer probably subject approximately it.