Having a baby in May, please help with my list!

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elm26 · 18/01/2023 08:09

Hi everyone

Just wondering as a first time Mum if anyone can help with my list of clothing/feeding items for baby.

I know I need more short sleeved vests for newborn and 0-3 and more babygrows, muslins and bibs.

My problem is that I'm wondering if it'll be hot, what will baby actually make use of?

I plan on getting 3 sleeping bags in each size is 3 enough? What tog would I need?

My Mum has bought all the items listed as "outfits" these are short sleeved little dresses or rompers and although I'm super grateful and they're beautiful I've asked for her to stop spending her money on "outfits" now as baby is more than likely going to be in just babygrows etc. (she's a very excited first time Nanny and has bought the whole of Jojo Manan Bebe by looks of it 🤦🏻‍♀️).

Having a baby in May, please help with my list!

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Ohdearnotagain76 · 19/01/2023 08:39

Cardigan, especially since the weather can drop quickly in the evenings, just a lightweight one.

Twoblueboots · 19/01/2023 08:55

Krakenes · 18/01/2023 08:41

You don’t need 4 hats and 9 mittens!!! 2 hats at the very most and 1-2 mittens max. Newborns have the hand flaps mostly so it’s only an extra layer to put on when out. I honestly don’t think you’ll need that many outfits. They’re a pain to get on and little ones always look so uncomfortable in them. They’re in babygrows due to constant milk dribbles, wetting through nappies. Don’t make your life harder with a newborn!! You’ll need more than 1 babygrow at 3-6m, mine lived in them. Don’t get too many newborn as you don’t know what size they’ll be. I wouldn’t buy too much in advance, mine had so many they grew out of and didn’t even get a chance to wear as they got big quickly. I know it’s tempting, but it’s so much less wasteful to just buy when you need and you’ve a better idea of size.

As above. And you might be bombarded with gifts for baby so wait and see. I ended up with about 35 baby grows in 3 to 6, most of which were never worn. Just get what you need at the start, and you can get more as and when you need them.

hayleytiley · 06/06/2023 16:34

If you're finding it too much hassle to work out what clothing your newborn will need you could try using a baby clothing rental company that will handpick the clothing for you? Could ease the pressure, and it's not as expensive as you would think. You could give SuperLooper a try :)

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