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Shopping trip after a baby - what to buy?

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Nomoremargaritas · 25/08/2025 14:52

DS is almost 6 weeks old and after months of wearing leggings and DH's t-shirts I'm treating myself to a shopping trip tomorrow. Budget is around £500.

I'm planning a bra fitting at John Lewis but otherwise not sure what I should be looking at. A few key items? One or 2 investment pieces? 'm about half a stone heavier than I was pre-baby but hoping I'll still fit into a size 12. I don't want anything that can't go in the washing machine as DS is often sick.

I want to feel stylish and put together but realistically my weekdays are spent doing the nursery run with DD and going out for walks, baby classes etc, and weekends are often soft plays and playing in the garden. I'm 38 and don't want to look frumpy. I have a corporate job but will be on mat leave for the next year.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Obviously I appreciate that this is a nice dilemma to have!

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