To put my baby's in birth arrival outfits?

[liadaintheirishpoetess]

When I take my children home from the hospital, I have always had a special outfit for them and will again have one for this baby. Been reading some old threads and people think this is tacky. I really don't know why!
Is it that bad of an idea? I like getting a few photos!
(Edited by MNHQ)

Totally your choice

Tacky with a capital T

I guess if it makes you happy? I suppose if I think about it, the first sleepsuit that we put DS in (picked at random from the very few tiny newborn clothes we had) became incredibly special to us simply because, well, it was his very first ever outfit, so we've set that one thing aside to keep as a memento. But, um, I'm not sure I'd specifically buy "coming home" or whatever clothes. In fact, I can't remember what he actually came home in. Clothes, I guess? Maybe when you've had more than one you have more headspace to think about extra bells and whistles? I'll see if I get an attack of the going-home-outfits when the DTDs arrive in the coming weeks.

Also the tutu outfit is, well, not something I would choose. Sorry.

Just wanted to know whether other people would be looking at me thinking I was very tacky in the hospital.

Sod them. Do what you want!

We had clothes bought for us, I remember the MW having to go to SCBU for a nice outfit for DS as everything swamped him. So he had a much nicer outfit that intended as we planned on babygro & coat.

DD had just a babygro and coat, we had some Tiny Baby clothes just in case.

Do what u want, don't get caught up with what others think! Apparently me putting mine in pink is rediculous. Good job i don't give a shit what others think!

I didn't see the pics, but I think that I can imagine a newborn in a tutu. I really do not like this thing at the moment, where tiny babies are dressed up like little dollies. Just get a dolly. There seems to be no regard for the baby's safety, comfort or well-being. Tutus, pierced ears, tiny high heels, head bands, beads on prams. I just see choking hazards, discomfort and strangulation hazards. I really hope that it goes out of fashion soon.

I love to see newborn babies in fresh, clean, comfortable clothes, designed with their safety and comfort in mind.

If you've already done it 4 or 5 times, why the fuck would you start caring now what other people think?

Oh! My fuckin eyes!

I'd have a nice baby grow. Something sweet but no chintz or tutus

SuperBeagle "It's so American, and that's why it's tacky"

I've lived in the USA for 11 years, I've seen lots of babies here in that time and I can honestly say I have never seen an American newborn done up in anything that even comes close to being as tacky as these explosion in a candyfloss factory abominations - not one. Seriously, even by Las Vegas standards of tack, this is going above and beyond tacky, this stuff can only wish it were merely tacky.

Yes I do, each baby has been in the same rainbow print baby gro as they are all rainbow babies. It's very special and is one of the things I would take if the house was on fire.

liadaintheirishpoetessI I;ve no idea what these outfits look like but if you have just nurtured your baby in your own body for 9 months and then had that baby leave your body (by whatever method you is appropriate) then you can dress them in whatever you like. As long as baby is comfortable and not too hot/too cold, dress as you like.

But my baby came home in a baby grow with a soft blanket the colour of a green apple. I treasure the blanket and the memory. You make your own memories.

The baby and children's clothes in America were beautiful when I was there. I think that the shop was called Carter's? I could have bought the whole shop, it was all so lovely.

We've moved to a new slightly posher area so didnt want to feel awkward. Thank you for the helpful constructive comments. I might just ditch the tutu and keep her in her babygro then.

Oh God! Is this a thing now?

Sure, I've bought a nice matching "going home outfit" for DC2. But it's essentially a vest, a sleepsuit and a hat. It's just a bit more special than the faded, stained hand-me-downs they'll have to put up with from their older brother.

No taffeta or rhinestones required.

Blubber they sell Carters in Costco and sometimes TK Maxx

I brought DS a nice going home outfit, but he is my second child and the fourth grandchild, so none of his clothes are new. One day before he was born I got emotional about this and got him a brand new sleep suit, baby grow, hat etc so he'd have something special to wear that was just his.

Fuck knows where it is now, probably lost forever. But that's what he gets for never letting me sleep. A mum who loses all his baby stuff because she's too tired.

My son is coming home in a Winnie the Pooh baby grow from Asda ... it's comfortable, practical and cute. Job done.

I like the DS outfits and woud buy one for my arrival, leggings and a wee vest are comfortable and cute.
Those tutus are hideous.

Doesn't matter to me what a baby is warring, as long as they are comfy. Certainly wouldn't prioritise photographs...

"Just wanted to know whether other people would be looking at me thinking I was very tacky in the hospital."

The answer will be yes.

DD had a new outfit because she was my first (and last) baby - it was just an ordinary babygro. I have kept the first outfit, but all her other baby clothes have long since been passed on.

Thanks peaceloveandbiscuits. :)

We've moved to a new slightly posher area so didnt want to feel awkward

Do you think everyone in your new neighbourhood will be lining the street on your return? Because if not I cannot see how they would know or care what your baby was brought home in.