How much is enough?

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Bauble16 · 04/01/2017 18:04

I'm pretty clued up with everything I need as this is my 3rd. Although With my previous two I was excessive and there was no need for so many clothes really.

For a May baby So far I have:
12 x 0-3 baby grow
15 x 0-3 vests
4 hats and plenty of scratch mittens
1 warm coat/jacket appropriate for may weather
5 bibs
3 blankets and 2 Moses sheets

I'm thinking a couple more packs of bibs and possibly 1 more jacket. I'm not sure if to bother with newborn size, both my other 2 fit it for 4 weeks but does seem a waste.

So what basics have u bought? I've not included outfits as tbh I had loads for my first 2 and didn't bother till 3 months ish.

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MrsNuckyThompson · 04/01/2017 18:09

The main thing I'd say you're missing is newborn vests and sleep suits. My DS was 7lbs 8b so a good size but all 0-3 was too big for him for several weeks!!

mrscrocopop · 04/01/2017 19:45

Shamelessly placemarking as I also am confused about how much of what to buy!

mrscrocopop · 04/01/2017 19:45

I am also due in May and struggling as the weather is so unpredictable! Some Mays are glorious, last May was freezing and raining everyday!

FormerlyFrikadela01 · 04/01/2017 19:47

Second getting a few newborn bits. Mine was 7lb 5oz and even the newborn stuff was huge on him until he unscrunched after a week or so.

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Trulyamnearanear · 04/01/2017 20:03

Muslins! I still use these for my 3yo.

Ds2 due soon and I've only bought 1 thing - a pram suit. Everything else is reused from ds1. Perhaps I'll ale photos of them at similar ages to really rub it in

divadee · 04/01/2017 20:51

I haven't got anything in newborn size. Only got 0-3 months. My daughter who was 7lbs only lasted 2 weeks in them. Seems a waste to buy them for that short an amount of time. I don't mind them a bit big.

whoateallthejaffacakes · 04/01/2017 23:13

pillowcases can be used for moses basket too. socks for under sleepsuits if it's chilly?

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Bauble16 · 05/01/2017 10:01

Thanks everyone. I've ordered a pack of newborn vests, few sleepsuits in newborn and 10 more bibs.

Great idea about the pillow cases for moses. I've got 2 sheets but tons of pillowcases so I will use them if need be. Tbh I do a wash daily so a pillowcase would only be standbye during the night anyway but fab idea!

I had so much with my first 2 it was unreal and such a waste.

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