what clothes do we REALLY need for a Newborn

[Peach*]

I would say
5 singlets (dont get any smaller than 000 as they ride up)
5 short sleeved jumpsuits
5 long legged/armed jumpuits
3 muslins
3 blankies

that should do you... we went nuts with bub and i just packed away so much unworn 000 stuff... remember too if your having a shower you will get given most of this stuff.
Good luck!!

[Calluna]

3 blankies

Do you mean thicker wraps or an actual blanket?

[Peach*]

Sorry! meant thicker wraps. The ones from big w are great as well as their muslins and they are cheap too.

[Calluna]

ok ta

[Lolli]

Totally agree with Jords and her list But I'd say buy one or two 0000 JIC- my bubs was so tiny when he was born, 000 swamped him. A couple of little pairs of socks would go down nicely too. Don't worry about shorts and t shirts- the ride up and down and don't look comfy.

I'd also throw in a little hat for going out at night. But if you are having a shower, wait till after it to do your shopping so you know what you need.

For stuff you buy yourself, I reckon Bonds is the go- it is a little pricey compared to the cheap stuff but it's excellent quality and well worth the money.

[Calluna]

Were probably not going to do a baby shower, maybe after its born, as I think some of my family will be visiting from interstate,or maybe we will do a family one. We don't really have friends we'd invite.

I thought I needed shirt and shirts at the beginning, something to do with the umbilical cord? IDK, maybe I made that up in my head. lol I tend to do that alot.

[Lolli]

Hmm... I don't *think* so, I'm pretty sure I had ds in a jumpsuit right from the start... but I could be wrong...

[Taurean]

I thought I needed shirt and shirts at the beginning, something to do with the umbilical cord? IDK, maybe I made that up in my head. lol I tend to do that alot.

Bubs will be super comfy in jumpsuits hon. Shirts and shorts are actually a bit impractical for little bubbies as the shirts can ride up and if the material is stiff cotton (like a lot of shirts), they can be uncomfortable too. Jumpsuits are perfect. Soft, practical and snuggly.

[Calluna]

oh good, lol, the less we have to buy the better.