Please critique my baby’s wardrobe!

[MaltipooMama]

I always like to get ahead with my little boys next 6-12 month clothing requirements, and he will be 18 months old in a month so getting everything ready to buy. It normally comes to around £300 so I think I’ve covered everything so just keen to see what I might have missed. This is what’s ready to buy, he will be 18-24 months from June-December and already has a winter coat, footwear, swimming stuff and hats:

7 t shirts
3 hoodies
Leggings and t shirt set
Leggings and oversized top set
Denim dungarees
Denim jacket
7 pairs of socks
4 pairs of pyjamas
Bomber jacket
2 pairs of joggers
2 pairs of jeans
3 pairs of shorts

Already bought:
Dungaree and top set
T shirt and shorts set
Polo shirt and joggers set
Tracksuit
Two piece romper set
Sweatshirt and joggers set

Have I missed anything?! He’s at nursery for three days a week and at home the rest of the time. Thank you in advance for any help 😊

Don't buy denim for kids.

How can you have his shoes when you need tk be measured?

This all sounds batshit.

What if he grows faster or slower than expected, this is a bit nuts!!

how can you know what shoes to buy without having his feet measured? Denim is also a no, no for toddlers. It’s uncomfortable for them to move in.
or what if he skips a whole size? Waste of money & a bit crazy.

Are you buying everything new? You will be able to get this stuff barely worn for a fraction of the price on Vinted.

If he’s at nursery I’d probably say more things like leggings and tops/jumpers. It’s nice for them to have the freedom to move around.

My DCs are a little older now but even now I seldom put them in jeans or anything denim, it’s so restrictive and a faff when nappy changing.

I accept hand me downs from friends (I am lucky they are usually very nice things and friends don’t take offence if I say no thank you), then see what clothes DC get bought as presents by grandparents or friends, plus keep some things going past the age label. Lots of clothes are differently sized and last longer. After that I buy new socks and underwear from Sainsbury’s or M&S and maybe a few fresh t shirts and we are done. Sometimes I think if no new kids clothes were made or sold for 10 years we could all manage with what we collectively already have.

This is a bit nuts.
I haven't bought my 2yo that many clothes in his lifetime! For one I couldn't afford to and also we regularly get given bags of clothes from friends so we just use those and whatever the gets gifted at Xmas or birthdays.

Wtf?! Wow didn’t realise this was going to cause such offence! My child can wear denim, shoes are from 18-24 months, if he grows slower he can wear everything later and if he grows faster I’ll get other stuff - it’s not difficult?! Why not just scroll on by if it upsets you?

Don’t send you child to nursery in jeans/denim or dungarees. They need to be comfortable and the staff don’t need the hassle of fiddly clothing. It’s not just your child they’re dealing with.
Other than that, I think you’re really overthinking the whole wardrobe thing. Sure, get a little stockpile of basics but it’s so easy to pick up clothes as and when you need them.

edit to add I don’t see the issue in buying new clothes if you can afford it (my child has a vast mix of new and second hand), it’s just the trying to buy ahead of everything like you are is a bit odd to me.

shoes shouldn’t be done on an 18-24month basis, that’s the point, they should be fitted to their actually foot size including width etc.

i think the bulk buying seems a bit mad as does the £300 price tag.

go on Vinted you will save a fortune that you can put in your child’s bank account instead.

Shoes should be fitted each time he grows out, not bought in advance. Same for clothes. Why are you posting this? Seems an odd thing to ask advice about, especially as you don’t seem open to accepting comments!

Also totally agree with others on the shoes. Surely only pram shoes come in age ranges. If he’s walking he needs properly sized shoes. Not even sure where you buy 18-24 month shoes from.

That’s a lot of clothes you’re planning on - does he need a bomber jacket and a denim jacket?
Id probably check first what you get in hand downs, charity shops etc. Mine were at nursery full time and definitely didn’t wear new clothes there

My DC ruined a t shirt a day at nursery, it was ridiculous. The paints they let them use didn’t wash out properly and they didn’t put aprons on the kids for painting! It was my one complaint about an absolutely lovely nursery. In the end I would just send DC to nursery in a washed but already paint stained t shirt most days, and leggings or shorts and a sweatshirt type jumper.
Also nursery complained to me that DC shoes were too hard to get on and off, and that some were too nice and might get ruined!

What do you mean ‘shoes are from 18-24 months’? When walking, toddlers need to have their feet measured so that they’re wearing the correct size. 18-24 months isn’t a shoe size.

Thanks to the people who have helped, I will buy more of the joggers/leggings sets, and fwiw the denim is slouch material and doesn’t tend be used for nursery.

For the record I didn’t ask for opinions on anything other than “have I missed any items that I might need to get”, I have organised my son’s clothes this way since he was born and it works absolutely fine and ensures he always has everything he needs. Clearly this was a bad idea so I won’t be revisiting this thread!

Just do what everyone does and buy what he needs - you don’t need to ask other people whether you have the correct amount of pairs of shorts for your child

You did ask for people to critique your list though OP.

2 pairs of jeans and dungrees are not necessary imo. These aren't nursery clothes so would be for days out surely?

Unless you wash infrequently this seems like a long list.

Ok… so in answer to the question ‘have I missed any items I need to get?’
In general no, that’s plenty. Probably more than he can wear if you wash regularly.
However one thing you need to get and have missed is properly fitting shoes, fitted to his feet.

Babies aren't fashion accessories or dolls to be dressed up.

When DD was that age, I just bought new (practical) clothes as and when required. For shoes, I took her to have her feet professionally measured. Our local Clarks was excellent, and on more than one occasion, they told me she didn't need new shoes and didn't try to sell me any.

Shoes should only be worn outside when they have been reliably walking for 6 weeks. Feet should be measured and shoes fitted.

I tend to do one big shop per season so at the moment I am buying spring/summer clothes now in one shop. I wouldn’t go as far as winter because their growth isn’t predictable.

3 pairs of shorts isn’t many for summer.

It all depends on your life style, mine neesed waterproofs.

I would ditch all the denim and the bomber jacket.

Use Vinted and save yourself £200+.

You are buying way too much. Little ones at this age can miss entire sizes, depending on how fast they grow. Don't buy it all brand new either, look on Vinted or eBay for secondhand clothing, that's new or barely worn, you'll save a fortune. You need simple clothing, that's easy for him to move around in and is comfortable. Denim isn't comfortable for little ones, and restricts their movements. Simple romper sets, leggings, shorts, t-shirts etc are best. You need to buy what's simplest, and comfortable for your son, not the latest 'in' babywear. Shoes at this age is a no. There's no reason why he needs anything other than socks, if you must put something on. Babies feet are soft and supple at this age, and their feet need to grow without being restricted by unnecessary shoes. Once he's walking yes, they are needed but not before.

Having just done a clear out of that age range of clothes, I think it’s way too much! Save yourself the hassle of clearing out clothes that have barely been used. I don’t think they will need all that denim for the summer months, same with a bomber and denim jacket (I’ve never seen a toddler in a bomber jacket or denim jacket). You also don’t need all those t-shirts, that’s loads with some in sets and some not. By the time winter comes around they might shoot up and you won’t get to wear half the stuff.

Just buy the summer stuff they need now (I think you need some swim shorts and rash vest), they’ll have a better selection of winter clothes when it’s winter anyway.