How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
Honestly. It depends on how much laundry you want to do.
How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
We didn't have much newborn on hand and ended up needing a lot since ds was born at 36 weeks. My mom and mil just ran out and picked up things for us. If you have family or friends around, just send them to the store with money. There are few people who wouldn't enjoy buying baby clothes, especially with someone else's money haha.
How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
Honestly. It depends on how much laundry you want to do.
Is none an option? lol
But that makes sense. And it seems like I should go easy on the newborn clothes in terms of quantity, or maybe go with a brand that tends to run large until I see how big the baby is.
How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
This really depends. Carter's seems to have one of the best overall fits. But DS has always been pretty trim and Gerber fit well.
How cold is it where you live? I found the first few months DS lived in footie pajamas because it was super cold where he was born. We also didn't use pants I used baby leggings because I thought they were super cute and made diaper changes easier. Plus they fit for ages.
How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
This really depends. Carter's seems to have one of the best overall fits. But DS has always been pretty trim and Gerber fit well.
How cold is it where you live? I found the first few months DS lived in footie pajamas because it was super cold where he was born. We also didn't use pants I used baby leggings because I thought they were super cute and made diaper changes easier. Plus they fit for ages.
We live somewhere pretty warm, but March is tough. If baby is born on/before my due date, then it could be pretty cold or even snow a bit. But later in March it could be in the 70s/80s or just in the mid 50s. We keep the house cooler, though, so more footies and cooler weather items might not be out of place.
This really depends. Carter's seems to have one of the best overall fits. But DS has always been pretty trim and Gerber fit well.
How cold is it where you live? I found the first few months DS lived in footie pajamas because it was super cold where he was born. We also didn't use pants I used baby leggings because I thought they were super cute and made diaper changes easier. Plus they fit for ages.
We live somewhere pretty warm, but March is tough. If baby is born on/before my due date, then it could be pretty cold or even snow a bit. But later in March it could be in the 70s/80s or just in the mid 50s. We keep the house cooler, though, so more footies and cooler weather items might not be out of place.
Same here. It's sometimes cold and sometimes not. :/ I made sure I had plenty of footie pajamas and blankets.
How much clothing do I need for a newborn? Just basic outfit components. I have found a few sites that offer ideas, but one of them didn't even list pants as a thing you need to buy. And then there's the question of how many of the items should be newborn size, how many should be 0-3 months, plus differences in brand sizing. Help?
We were in newborn for a couple of months I want to say. DD was almost 7 lbs. at birth, but has always been on the short/small side. My mom told me I wouldn't need any newborn clothes and then we ended up needing them for a while. We did a lot of sleep and plays, unless we were going out of the house to meet someone and I wanted an outfit. This time, I've got the sleep and plays again, and then one or two outfits. Watch this child will be much bigger and we won't need the newborn clothes at all. I was a frequent visitor of the consignment shop during those early months.
I actually preferred the ones with snaps. So much more convenient than zippers, especially for MOTN diaper changes. Buy some of each in the smaller sizes, then stock up once you know which work best for you!
Early months I preferred snaps because of not needing to open them all the way. Later on snaps became evil because diaper changes are some cruel form of torture in DS's mind so faster is better.
I also love the wearable blankets. At night, when DD was little, I would put her in one of those one piece outfits that has sleeves, but is more like a dress with elastic at the bottom. (I have no idea what they are called) Then I would put her in a wearable blanket that unzips in reverse. It was amazing for night time diaper changes.
Post by moutonrouge on Jan 6, 2017 14:13:44 GMT -5
Someone posted here or maybe over on Pregnancy about the inverted zip footie pajamas at Target - I think they were the Cat & Jack line? The zip starts from the foot, instead of the neck.
Someone posted here or maybe over on Pregnancy about the inverted zip footie pajamas at Target - I think they were the Cat & Jack line? The zip starts from the foot, instead of the neck.
Someone posted here or maybe over on Pregnancy about the inverted zip footie pajamas at Target - I think they were the Cat & Jack line? The zip starts from the foot, instead of the neck.
This is genius! I love the zippers better but DS didn't always like being so exposed during MOTN changes, so snaps and gowns worked for us in the early days.
Other than nursing pads, nipples cream and nursing bras what do you need if you're going to breast feed? Is that it? Should I get nipple shield?
They gave me a shield in the hospital because I was having a hard time on 1 side. I used it for a while. I would probably just wait and get one if you need it.
Other than nursing pads, nipples cream and nursing bras what do you need if you're going to breast feed? Is that it? Should I get nipple shield?
I got a manual pump, too. The following might be TMI, but I have at least 1 inverted nipple and I've been told that it can help with the latch to pump a little first. It's also helpful if your breasts get too engorged and baby has trouble latching. Longterm, I know friends who would bring them one long outings without baby rather than haul their electric pump with them. My insurance will cover either a manual or an electric, so I decided I'd buy the manual one myself.
Other than nursing pads, nipples cream and nursing bras what do you need if you're going to breast feed? Is that it? Should I get nipple shield?
I got a manual pump, too. The following might be TMI, but I have at least 1 inverted nipple and I've been told that it can help with the latch to pump a little first. It's also helpful if your breasts get too engorged and baby has trouble latching. Longterm, I know friends who would bring them one long outings without baby rather than haul their electric pump with them. My insurance will cover either a manual or an electric, so I decided I'd buy the manual one myself.
I'm pretty sure I'm getting a manual pump just not sure which one. Also, nothing is TMI to me. Lol
I got a manual pump, too. The following might be TMI, but I have at least 1 inverted nipple and I've been told that it can help with the latch to pump a little first. It's also helpful if your breasts get too engorged and baby has trouble latching. Longterm, I know friends who would bring them one long outings without baby rather than haul their electric pump with them. My insurance will cover either a manual or an electric, so I decided I'd buy the manual one myself.
I'm pretty sure I'm getting a manual pump just not sure which one. Also, nothing is TMI to me. Lol
A friend who got the Medela electric pump also got their hand pump, since it would help the bottles be interchangeable, and she liked it fine. I was worried about some of the poor ratings on the Medela hand pump (some people say it loses suction after a few uses) so I got the Phillips Avent one.
Other than nursing pads, nipples cream and nursing bras what do you need if you're going to breast feed? Is that it? Should I get nipple shield?
I second waiting on a shield. I never used them. Also, don't buy too many nursing pads to start. Some people are lucky and never leak.
I liked having lots of nursing tanks instead of bras. It's just a personal preference, but I would wear them under tops so my tummy was still covered when I lifted my shirt to nurse. I get super self conscious and this helped me feel more comfortable nursing, especially when out or with others around.
+1 to nursing pillows and waiting on a shield. I used my jolly jumper pillow daily all 18 months we nursed. Easy enough to buy a shield if you end up needing one but many people don't. I personally liked reusable nursing pads. I rarely leaked so didn't need to change often and found the disposables really uncomfortable vs. soft cotton.
Also +1 to sleepsacks, we still use one for DS because he won't keep blankets on and his room is cold no matter what we do.+
What are the best way to nurse if you have really big breast? I'm hovering somewhere around a 34 G-H. Some of the positions I've looked at don't seem like they would work well or easily for me.
Post by kristhegirl on Jan 6, 2017 18:09:37 GMT -5
@priss08 I also held my boobs. Gently. Otherwise their weight pulled against the latch and it was painful. I mostly cupped my boob with that same side hand and she laid across the nursing pillow in front of me.
This really depends. Carter's seems to have one of the best overall fits. But DS has always been pretty trim and Gerber fit well.
How cold is it where you live? I found the first few months DS lived in footie pajamas because it was super cold where he was born. We also didn't use pants I used baby leggings because I thought they were super cute and made diaper changes easier. Plus they fit for ages.
Any recs for specific brands of baby leggings?
Not really. Last time I just got cute ones off Amazon. This time I'm doing the same thing. I just try to get the multi packs because money.
DD wore newborn for about 2 months. She was almost 7 lbs at birth. Yes, to pants and onesies.
I liked the Gerber ones because of the two snaps. DD slept in onesies and a fleece swaddle. Pajamas would be too hot with the swaddle. She liked the swaddle during the day too.
Everyone got us 3 month size at the shower. So we did return some. Newborns need a lot of outfits a day between poop and spit up.
Check Target now. January they have lots of baby and baby toy clearance (in store).
Team zip up Pjs starting at around 3 months.
For breastfeeding I had two nursing pillows. One for upstairs and one for down. I got a boppy at a garage sale. After a few months, any pillow worked fine. Cooling pads are nice at the beginning too! Never needed a nipple shield.
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