I had a DD first then a DS. I dressed them both in nighties for bed and during the day they wore a bonds suit with a knitted cardie/jumper and knitted booties. When I have another baby it will be dressed the same.

Now, my DS (3) wears sandals (I never knew anyone had a 'problem' with them) and wears 'boys' clothes - jeans, tshirts, jumpers, socks and shoes all from the boys department. He does LOVE Dora and has a pink Dora bag for kinder and thats ok with me.

DD (7) wears all girl clothes. Shes getting into fashion at the moment and loves Hannah Montana, HSM and The Veronicas. Because of these fashions, she does have a top that has a skull on it and that is fine.

I would rather my kids wear gender specific clothes to save them from being teased. DD makes her own choices on her clothes (within reason) and DS can make his own choices too when he is older. Mostly he chooses clothes with a bike or car on it anyway.

As for the 'dressing bubs in black' - I saw a Bonds suit that was all black. Personally I wouldnt dress my newborn in black. Dont know why, just doesnt do it for me!

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