![]() ![]() This makes sure they stay on, and there are no spots for a draught to sneak through. They go on like a jacket but have internal buttons on one side. That’s why I love these kimono-style tops. Until they have head control, it can be really hard to get anything over their heads. But, putting a jumper on a newborn can be a challenge. Layers are a good option for keeping your little one at a comfortable temperature. ![]() If you put trousers on, you have to get them to sit just right otherwise, they can irritate the cord stump.Īssuming that you’re going to use these exclusively, I’d recommend that you get between 6-9 of them. The other reason to stick with these for the first week or so is that there is nothing that’s going to irritate the umbilical cord stump. When it comes to newborn clothing, I wouldn’t use anything else. They’re easy to take on and off, keep your baby warm, but still provide good access for nappy changes. My babies spent most of their time in these outfits. These one-piece outfits are so much more than pajamas. Especially while you’re new parents and still have the fear that you’re going to break their arm as you dress them. That said, it can be handy to have a few newborn items because it’s easier to get the right-sized clothes on a wriggly and uncooperative baby. If you were both big babies, then you could get away with skipping newborn and go straight to 0-3 month clothes. I suggest that you try and get some information on how big you and the baby’s father were as newborns. So you don’t want to go mad on buying this size. Newborn babies grow fast for some full-term babies, you might find that they’re out of newborn sized clothes in no more than four weeks. If you don’t want to do it that often you’ll need a few more items. The number of clothes I’m suggesting should be fine if you do the laundry every 2-3 days. The amount of clothes you’re going to need will be dictated by how much laundry you’re willing to do. This helped with sizing and also made rotating clothes quick and easy. I put the size I needed in the nursery along with a box with the next size up as spares. I put them into groups based on their actual size. Once I got all my baby clothes, I washed them and then went through the pile sorting. It will probably fit when they’re anywhere between newborn to 3 months.Įvery brand has such a different size that I ended up ignoring the labels. For example, if a top says 3 months on it. In both these cases, the single month or the size of the child, you should take these as a maximum recommendation. More helpful brands will put a suggested weight and length as well as an age range. So just remember that the age is only a guide. My boys ran big, and from the day they were born, they’ve always been at least one size up from where they should be. ![]() It’s done by age, which means that it’s really just a guess. The sizing of baby clothes can be a pain to navigate. It breaks down the clothing you’ll need for your baby for the first year of their life. To help you figure out what you need, I’ve put together this guide. It’s a hard one to figure out because you want enough to keep them clothed, but babies grow so fast, and you don’t want to be left with a big pile of unworn clothing. One of the questions I asked everyone I knew with kids was, “How many baby clothes do I need?”. ![]() I remember when I was pregnant with my first child. Buy all of these items online or from high street retailers.Home > Baby & Toddler Care > How Many Baby Clothes Do I NeedĪs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here’s an essentials shopping list of baby stuff – products – accessories – gear – clothes – you may need to buy, or to ask for as gifts (especially if you’re having a baby shower). Just know that ‘seasoned’ parents have learnt that babies really don’t need a lot to get by.Īlso, don’t forget that many of the things on this list can be purchased second-hand, or even just passed along by other parents. Sure, if you can afford it and you want new and best for your bub, then go crazy. You’re a captive market, and companies that sell baby gear, know this and use it to their advantage. It can be really overwhelming shopping for a newborn. Here is an equipment checklist of baby products to help New Zealand parents with newborn babies, consider just the most essential items you may need. ![]()
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