Where to buy premature clothing & sleeping bags

[twinnies1987]

Hi all,

We are expecting MCDA twins this summer. We're aiming for a c-section at 36 weeks, but of course they could come much earlier, so either way I'm expecting them to be small!

I'm hoping someone can share advice re. where to buy all the basics clothing-wise. I.E - vests, sleepsuits, hats, cardigans etc. I was going to buy a couple of multi-packs from M&S to see us through the first week or 2, and then buy more once we know they are here safe and what size they are. M&S doesn't seem to actually have any stock of their smallest sizes at the moment.

I'm also wondering if anyone can share recommendations for sleeping bags? We have loved Ergo Pouch for our older 2, but they don't come in small sizes. Are there any brands that do 'premature' type sizing, or do we need to swaddle? (we've found swaddling a bit of a faff in the past, and hugely preferred a zip-up sleeping bag, we're thinking 'quick & easy' will be critical with 2!!)

Any intel would be much appreciated! x

The hospital will have loads, there's generally volunteer knitters that provide them. I reached out to our local group to thank them and the person said they were happy to provide more hats and cardigans for use at home as well until DS2 could fit in normal sizes.

Next and boots were the best for preemie clothes. Tesco and Asda also do tiny baby from 5lb. But Boots and Next do clothes for under 5lbs.

I never shop in Asda buy got very tiny baby clothes from there. They were great and had velcro instead of poppers and came apart really well so your not having to try and force tiny limbs into clothes.

The love to dream and sleeping bags/swaddles from little-mouse.co.uk were fab. Little mouse are pricey but made especially for premature or tiny babies. They wash really well. Had a reflux baby!

Congratulations and enjoy the shopping.