how many new outfits

lisamoe

do you have for your LO for fall/winter season?

I'm notorious for never thinking I have enough then realizing I have too much!  What do you think is a reasonable amount of shirts, pants, socks, shoes, boots, sweaters, lightweight jacket, winter jackets, jammies to have for the new season?

 

dairygirl19

I have tons. Like a closet full!

She probably has 20 shirts, 12 pants, 6 dresses, 7 pjs, more shoes and socks in a tote I care to count, umpteen snowsuits, 3 winterjackets.

However, The outside gear is all handmedowns. The rest I bought becuase I wanted her to have cute, new, fits well clothes for winter.  We also have multiple changes a day from barn to daycare/in the house, maybe out and finally bed.

 

evanzmom11

I don't have an exact number but I do know that I have ALOT more stuff for this winter  than I did for last winter and this summer. I bought a ton of stuff last spring from winter clearance for super cheap and then my MIL keeps buying outfits for LO. He definately has more pj's. I think he has 2 cotton sleepers and 5 fleece sleepers.

I did get some things for just play clothes....cheap Hanes brand for when he plays outside and I won't care if he ruins. And then I have alot of nicer outfits too. I also figure he will wear these clothes for longer since he's stopped growing so fast so thats how I justify having so much for him this season lol.

He also has 2 winter jackets..also bought on clearance.....and like 6 fleece jackets/hoodies. 

pettycrocker

Not enough. Somewhere between 6-10 new outfits, I haven't taken stock in a while. The problem is, I started buying early when fall/winter items were on clearance and I bought everything 24m/2T. Once she started really running around, her weight seemed to even out and now 18m sizes (she's been in since 9m old!)  are starting to be a little baggy on her, so 24m would just fall right off. 

Now I have to start picking up a couple warm 18m sizes just to get through the next couple months. It's already getting cold here in CT.  

katiewhompus

A ton less than last year, but still too much. My problem is most are still way too big. 12m are slightly large still and all dd's warmer clothes are 18. Ah well.

katie4253

We have to keep 3 full outfits at daycare (including socks).  So, we bought a total of: 10 pairs of pants, 14 shirts, and 15 pairs of socks (since baby socks seem to get sucked into the abyss around here).  That should be enough.  But, he's not overly messy and rarely had a diaper leak.  We also have 3 pairs of pjs.  He wears the same pjs for 2-3 nights. 

swimiz500

katiewhompus:

A ton less than last year, but still too much. My problem is most are still way too big. 12m are slightly large still and all dd's warmer clothes are 18. Ah well.

This exactly. I didn't go as crazy as last year, but I still bought way too much stuff. As always.  

jlsimon56

We get all hand-me-downs (DH and I have 5 nieces) so I don't really buy too much.  I am heading to a big consignment sale at the end of the month but I'm going on the half-off day and only buying something that I love.  I like to have enough for 2 outfits per day.  LO is a messy eater and she comes home from daycare covered in food, paint, whatever.  I am learning not to send her in white or nicer things.

Leinistar

I wont be much help, living in FL I just buy a couple sweaters to put over his outfits and call it a day.  If I lived in a colder climate, I'd make the most of layer and use current shirts over new long sleeved with a jacket. Maybe buy two winter jackets and 3 or so sweatshirts. You can always put babylegs under pants for extra warmth.

AmandaP678

I just buy as I go along and wait for good deals. I find it's easier on the wallet this way. Plus I'm buying for 2 kids.