Coming home outfit

RazorRose · May 2011

Ok...so I know this is still 7 weeks out, but Im anal, so bear with me.

Im starting to pack my hospital bag & am considering coming home outfits for baby girl. Im due July 3rd & am wondering if it is ok to have a cutsie sundress to bring her home in? I'll have a blanket on hand to wrap her up in, & its only a 10 minute drive home; but am wondering if she needs something warmer to wear at first. Thoughts? TIA!

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MouseInLux · May 2011

Do you realy want to try to get a newborn into a cute dress?? Mine is coming home in a sleeper, it's easy and comfortable to the LO.

crystal959 · May 2011

Dresses are almost pointless on a newborn, they're all balled up at that point when they aren't being swaddled. The dress rides up around their torso, its more of a hassle than its worth.

I understand for pictures, but not for the car ride home.

ksulli · May 2011

I have a little dress, but it's terrycloth with short sleeves and just buttons on one side of the chest (so I guess it's a little tiny wrap dress?). I'm sure it will get all out of place, but it's cute, soft, and seems easy to get on a baby.

Maybe something along those lines would be more functional? If your concern is keeping baby warm enough for the ride, make sure you have socks for her feet, and a blanket handy.

RazorRose · May 2011

Really all the dress is is a little pair of bloomers, and a pull over the head dress. Its not a complicated, frilly, button thing. Im just wondering if she'll be warm enough. Of course I'll have socks, a hat, & a blanket just in case. I'll also have another outfit (most likely just a onesie or sleep bag) if the dress doesnt work out.

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pixiejazz · May 2011

i wanted to get this cute dress for my baby coming home but my mom told me if it isnt for pics dont worry about it so i got a cute ralph lauren gown and the cute socks and the big flower headband

Heather1230 · May 2011

I'm just impressed that you're packing 7 weeks out! I only have a couple left and haven't even started. Maybe I should get on that.

Put her in what you want to put her in. I don't think there's anything wrong with dressing her in little cotton sundresses (especially if you have a blanket). Babies don't have to live solely in onesies and sleepers.

melaniedel · May 2011

I have read to not put a newborn in two peices, because the pants will irritate their belly button.

Alfie02 · May 2011

I think that the dress should be fine. I am putting her in a onesie, but I would have gone with a dress had I not received such a cute onesie from my mother. I will also have her in a hat, socks, and a blanket if needed. I doubt we will need much more than that, since it has been about 75 degrees here for a few weeks already. For the bloomers, just roll the diaper over the top of them so they don't irritate the bellybutton. Make sure you take a bunch of pictures!

erinb31 · May 2011

I think she'll be fine in a sundress with a blanket, but I would consider something very comfy for a newborn's first car ride-- I just imagine those straps on a hot summer day touching fresh new skin, and I think it might not be pleasant.

tikitomban · May 2011

I don't think there's any rule on what you can or cannot bring your baby home in -- as long as you can strap your baby into a car seat safely in that outfit, she'll be fine!

With that being said, I went back and forth too! I live in a pretty hot climate (Phoenix), but I still decided to do a light sleeper anyway. It seems easy to put her in, and she'll be in air conditioning for pretty much the entire time ... I was worried that it might be hard to buckle her into the seat with a gown (no legs) and with how hot car seat belts get out here, I didn't want her legs exposed ... I don't know if there are valid concerns or not though!

cwyland · May 2011

It's a short trip and a going home outfit is a memorable keepsake. Put her in an outfit you want to save for her. I'm bringing our LO home in a knitted outfit and cap my mother made and brought all three of us home in. I'm starting my own tradition!

JennV514 · May 2011

Your daughter's name is very interesting- how is it pronounced?

I'm having a boy, but I'm putting him in a short-sleeved onesie, and a hat. I'll have a blanket for the car. My mom told me to dress baby how I would dress myself (meaning not a ton of clothes in July), so I'm going to follow her advice.

EmmysMom08 · May 2011

My first daughter came home in a onesie with a dress over top since the dress was sleeveless. It was July, we put her a beanie on her and a warm blanket and she was fine. Plan to do the same for this baby girl too. Maybe even matching dresses to Big Sister.

Dani0701 · May 2011

I'm bringing little man home in a onesie, pants and hat outfit. I'm due June 14th, but everyone said that they need to be warmer when they're newborn. I guess if it's too warm, I can leave the pants off and put a blanket on him.

laurakaz13 · May 2011

A onesie with long sleeves, some socks, a hat, and a blanket to cover the baby in the carseat. That is all.

BakerMommy · May 2011

JennV514:
Your daughter's name is very interesting- how is it pronounced?

I am also wondering how to pronounce your LO's name.

Anything over-the-head can be tricky with a newborn. I wish I'd had more side closure outfits for my LO. Just my two cents.

CagleBaby · May 2011

Bring her home in what ever you want. This is what I brought my girls home in.

Left born 4-25, Right born 12-31
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I plan to bring #3 home in a dress as well, just not sure of which one yet. She is due 7-11.

RazorRose · May 2011

Baby's name is pronounced Lin-yah. We wanted something interesting, but not too crazy ;-) Its Welsh in origin & fairly rare over there as well.

Im gonna take a couple cute outfits (dress included) and just see what feels right when we're ready to come home!

Thanks all!

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