for those who have started buying baby clothes...

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  1. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    Just wondering ladies- what sizes are you all buying?
    I started buying various bits and bobs about 3 weeks ago. Ie: sleep suits, onesies etc: but just recently, myself, family and Nicky's dad, have been buying clothes that look really big. I mean I know babies grow but it's not too early for 'bigger' clothes, right? The label says 0-3 months, but they look HUUUUGE compared to the sleep suits. It's things like the little sets; trousers, tshirts, that look real big.
    At what stage were you getting these kind of clothes?
    I have become addicted to buying those sleep suits that come in packs of 3 but kids grow so fast that Im beginning to wonder whether buyin so many of the same sizes has been a bad decision, yet at the same time, Im thinking that buying them too big is a bad choice too, so I cant really win.​
     
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  2. RachieH

    RachieH Well-Known Member

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    Louise

    I had to have Tiny Baby and Newborn stuff for Ky when he was born because he was a "small" baby at 61b 9.5 (Didn't feel like that to me!) - Some babies will have to wear 0-3 months from birth, but thats generally 9lb plus babies. I wouldn't buy too much in Newborn as this seems to be the size they grow out of the fastest!

    -Don't worry about people buying you bigger stuff because its nice to have some bigger clothes that you don't have to buy when baby moves into a bigger size!
     
    #2 RachieH, Jun 20, 2007
  3. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    Thanks for the reply.
    We don't even have an inkling as to how big the little one is going to be. I mean just recently I have had alot of people saying "Are you due soon", because apparently my stomache looks THAT big compared to my tiny frame, but the size of the baby bump cant really be used to judge the size of the baby.
    The dr's suspect that my little en will be no more than 6lb, but I beg to differ on that one.
    Do you think its a little too early to be buying clothes? I mean what were the first things that you started to buy and when did you begin to shop properly?
    I havent started shopping properly yet. We do buy the odd bit of clothing here and there and the only main thing we have so far is the pram, and thats because it was on offer for £160, so we couldnt really miss out on that, but other than that we really havent got much.

    Have you got any advice at all?? - it would be grately appreciated. x x
     
    #3 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
  4. RachieH

    RachieH Well-Known Member

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    I don't think its too early to be buying clothes - I've been buying for the new baby already, even though I have a lot but I wanted to get some Pink things!
    The only things I havn't got is all the stuff I'm going to need because to me, thats the boring stuff!

    I think the main thing is you have all the essentials. Clothes wise, I think my "Essentials" list Was:-
    6-8 vests
    2-4 blankets
    4-6 sleepsuits
    1-2 cardigans/jumpers
    1-2 shawl or cotton blanket
    1-2 hats
    4-6 pairs socks
    1-2 pairs scratch mittens
    1-2 Side-snap tees
    2-4 Rompers
    2-4 Bibs
    6-8 Hangers

    Hope that helps a bit.
     
    #4 RachieH, Jun 20, 2007
  5. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    6-8 vests
    2-4 blankets
    4-6 sleepsuits
    1-2 cardigans/jumpers
    1-2 shawl or cotton blanket
    1-2 hats
    4-6 pairs socks
    1-2 pairs scratch mittens
    1-2 Side-snap tees
    2-4 Rompers
    2-4 Bibs
    6-8 Hangers

    I brought whats highlighted-
    but in regards to bottles, dummies, sterolizes (cant spell that)- changing mats- those kinds of things-
    do you tend to get these when baby is brought home? if not, how long before the due date should we start to buy them?
    Then there is the nursery furniture which Im not keen on buying just yet, but how long would you suggest we leave it before buying?

    I dont really have a clue as I am new to all of this.
    Once again though, thanks for the advice x
     
    #5 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
  6. Pumpkin

    Pumpkin Well-Known Member

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    since I had a 9 pound baby and then a 10 pound baby I wont but any newborn stuff. I start off at 3 month clothing.
     
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  7. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    Wow. Big babies.
    Is this the avergae weight though?
     
    #7 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
  8. Pumpkin

    Pumpkin Well-Known Member

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    for me yes, normally you are looking at a 6 to 8 pound bundle of joy :0)
     
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  9. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    So im guessing youre expecting another big bub?
    I dunno what to expect as so far my baby has not measured too big or too small; I was a small baby and my mother was a small woman, but again, you cant really tell!
     
    #9 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
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    Maddie was 6lb 5 so she had tiny baby ...

    Because of being induced i have brought the same again

    xxx
     
    #10 Imi, Jun 20, 2007
  11. Pumpkin

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    Since he will be here a week early I am thinking 10.5 lbs on my little guy
     
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    Jonny was 9lb 2 and didn't fit in any newborn and grew out of 0-3 within three weeks. So second time around I bought all 0-3, as second babies are uasaully bigger! Frankie was 7lb 2, so average size but only fit in tiny baby sizes and she still is only in 0-3 now at nearly 6 months!! You just cant tell! Get a variety of sizes and keep the receipts!
     
    #12 LynnieH, Jun 20, 2007
  13. Lil_Baby_Boo

    Lil_Baby_Boo Well-Known Member

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    Hiya Louise,

    I've not bought any newborn stuff (I have a feeling he's going to be big!)

    I've got (just a guesstimate)

    15-20 Bodysuits (Short Sleeve - diff sizes)
    8 sleepsuit (Full body - diff sizes)
    Day wear (Pants, t-shirts, jumpers etc) Diff sizes up to 9 months
    Loadsa Bibs
    Scratch mits & booties x2
    Quite a few lil hats
    Blankets

    Got steriliser
    Nappy bin
    bottles
    dummies
    Monitor
    Range of nappies
    Baby wipes
    Baby bath & Tummy Tub
    Moses Basket
    Rocking Crib
    Travel System
    Stroller pram (Given to me)
    A few little toys

    To be honest I've been avoiding making a list (I hate lists)....but think I'm going to have to. I'll have to sort out what else we need.

    I've been quite lucky two of my friends have had boys this year so they are going to give me a load of clothes. I'm going to stop buying until I've got everything off them, then make a list and go out and get the last bits and bobs when I start my mat leave!
     
    #13 Lil_Baby_Boo, Jun 20, 2007
  14. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    WOW Sam,
    You have got LOADS of things lol. AND you're currently decorating the nusery too? Talk about organized.
    I really have gone overboard with those body suits. We must have about 20 odd +. Actually taking another look at your list, it seems you have gone equally as crazy for them
     
    #14 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
  15. Lil_Baby_Boo

    Lil_Baby_Boo Well-Known Member

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    I just see tiny things and just fall in love with them!

    Chris (my OH) just had to practically drag me out of mothercare I would have got all sorts!

    Here's a few of the things we have

    https://www.mothercare.com/gp/produ...?ie=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=44499031&mcb=core

    https://www.mothercare.com/gp/produ...?ie=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=44499031&mcb=core

    https://www.mothercare.com/gp/produ...?ie=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=44499031&mcb=core

    https://www.mothercare.com/gp/produ...11940?ie=UTF8&n=42845041&s=&v=glance&mcb=core

    (I hope I don't get shouted at for posting links....Eeeek!)
     
    #15 Lil_Baby_Boo, Jun 20, 2007
  16. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    And I always thought mothercare was expensive. The first set is so cute and SOOO cheap too.
    I have been shopping at "Patch" and "Adams", and to buy something like the first outfit would set ya back £12 or more.
    Like I said in your other post, I havent seen mothercare in notts for about 5 years. There's defintely no store in the city centre as I remember when they closed them down. How bizzarre.
    Lovely outfits though. I like the green stripey one....

    By the way, how is your little man today?
     
    #16 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
  17. Lil_Baby_Boo

    Lil_Baby_Boo Well-Known Member

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    He's been busy all day....kept me awake til early hours too! Well him and the horrific heartburn:hissy: !
     
    #17 Lil_Baby_Boo, Jun 20, 2007
  18. Louise

    Louise Proud mum to baby Nick

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    I have only had it in small doses, thankfully. (The heartburn that is)
    My little en has been a busy bee today, too! I think he's sleeping now though. Bless hsi heart!
     
    #18 Louise, Jun 20, 2007
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    i will be buying clothes once i know what im having, i love mothercare clothes.

    Coby was 9lbs 7oz and didnt fit in any newborn stuff, so i will be buying 0-3 this time round

    x
     
    #19 Layla, Jun 21, 2007
  20. Mynxie

    Mynxie Well-Known Member

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    I'm not as far on as you ladies, but I've got some stuff, - Mam has more, Granny's privilege apparently.... she has pram, bath/changing station, mobiles, rocker, door hanger bouncy thing, walking chair thing, sheets, blankets, clothes, alsorts!

    I've got some tiny baby clothes, just incase baby is tiny, a few newborn outfits, and a 0-3 month pooh bear top. Thinking of waiting for maternity grant to go proper clothes shopping though....but I just can't help myself when I see something cute!
     
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