How many outfits to pack when picking up baby

hway24 · October 2011

So BM is due soon, her due date isn't until the Nov 20 but she thinks she is further along then the drs say (she didn't get an u/s until very late, so they said the due date could be inaccurate) and thinks the baby will be born withinin the next couple weeks. So I'm trying to get everything packed and ready so we can just jump in the car when she calls us. I've been making lists of everything we'll need. THe one thing I'm not sure of is how many clothes to pack. Agency told to expect to be there about a week for ICPC. We're staying at an extended-stay hotel, which has a laundry room we can use. But I really don't want to have to be doing laundry constanly.

How many outfits would you suggest or did you take? About how many outfits will baby need per day? And what kind of clothes should I take for him (onesies, long sleeve onesies, pants, sleepers).

Also, any suggestions of things I should be sure to take, or something you wished you had or were glad to have. Thanks!

Cristine · October 2011

Do you know if its a boy or girl? I've only ever had boys, but we generally went through at least 3 outfits a day sometimes more. I prefer the lightweight sleepers that are all one piece. My boys peed through everything, plus inevitably whenever I went to change them they'd pee as soon as they were exposed to air and soak another outfit. I went through a ton of receiving blankets too. They worked great for swaddling, burp cloths etc. Good Luck!

hway24 · October 2011

Cristine:
Do you know if its a boy or girl? I've only ever had boys, but we generally went through at least 3 outfits a day sometimes more. I prefer the lightweight sleepers that are all one piece. My boys peed through everything, plus inevitably whenever I went to change them they'd pee as soon as they were exposed to air and soak another outfit. I went through a ton of receiving blankets too. They worked great for swaddling, burp cloths etc. Good Luck!

It's a boy. Thanks for the advice!

Dr.Loretta · October 2011

Probably 2-3 outfits per day, just in case. I'd go with onesies and sleepers for the most part.

You may want to swaddle, so I'd look into bringing swaddle blankets. There's someone here who has a standard to-go list, hopefully they'll post.

futuremrsofficer · October 2011

I would say plan on at least 3 outfits a day, but don't forget you can always do laundry at the hotel if needed.

Cissi64 · October 2011

I agree with 2-3 per day. and at least 4-6 receiving blankets. If you are going to a warm climate, the onsies would be great. If you think it will be colder or the AC will be cold in the hotel, you might want long-sleeved ones or the one piece sleepers. When my youngest DD was born, the hospital used little side snapping T-shirts. They were less likely to pee on them since it didn't cover their bottom. The only problem is I don't know if you can find those anymore.

srmmm09 · October 2011

Also, don't forget to bring 0-3mo as well as some NB; DS wore NB for around a week. He was 8lbs, 3oz at birth. The 0-3mo we just much more comfortable for him (and his big feet and long torso).

asbreb · October 2011

I took way more than we needed! Next time I might take 6 outfits (and we were gone for a week). We pretty much just used onesies and socks since we kept him swaddled in one or two blankets. I didn't think I would want to do laundry either, but we did almost every day. He pretty much was sleeping full time, so doing laundry wasn't so bad!

Jenn is Silly · October 2011

Our DD had a mild case of reflux, once we figured that out, we were down to 2-3 outfits a day. Depending on where you're going- I agree maybe just take some onesies and sleepers. We live in AZ, and it's still 100 degree's out, so most days DD is just in a romper with socks.

Make sure to take burpies and bibs to, in case there is a spit up problem. This saved us having to go through outfits since we could just catch her spit up with the burpie/bib.

We also loved the Aiden and Anais swaddlers (they're gynormous) and the summer infant swaddle me blankets (think straight jackets for babies).

Best of luck! Can't wait to hear all about your little man!

Amy720 · October 2011

I would definitely do 4-6 outfits a day. We stayed at an extended stay motel and we did laundry just about every day. After a week there I didn't want to have to do a lot of laundry when I got back. I would take onesies in 3-6 months mostly with maybe a few NB. Ben wasn't in NB long at all and he was 8.7 lbs. Also, depending on where you are going you can buy some long sleeve sleepers too. Good Luck!

mommytoconnor · October 2011

I would take 3 outfits per day. Just do onesies or sleepers. Burp rags, receiving blankets, diapers, wipes, formula, and a pacifier. If you are flying, you will want to have the baby sucking a pacifier or drinking a bottle on take off and landing, to keep ears from popping. Enjoy this time, it goes by so darn fast. I wish you all the luck and congrats.

rms879 · October 2011

We took two onesies, two footie sleepers, and a few receiving blankets. I did some laundry in the sink, and all worked out well! Luckily a newborn can get away with wearing PJs in public...

Remember that you can always purchase extra clothing and supplies at your destination.

What I really wish we'd brought with us? Music and videos (and a laptop on which to play the videos)! Watching TV in the hotel room each evening grew very old, very quickly-- and I wished I could introduce baby immediately to the music she'd hear at home.

And a baby carrier! I so wished I'd packed my moby wrap, as we toured a great deal during the day.

rms879 · October 2011

I just remembered that we did pack burp cloths, too! But we bought pacifiers, diapers, bottles, and formula at our destination.

bunkl · October 2011

We were out of state for two weeks after LO came home from hospital with us. Other than clothes, the most helpful items were the moby wrap, swing, Dr. Brown's bottles, and Aiden and Anais swaddles (he was almost 10lbs when born, so the traditional receiving blankets just didn't swaddle as well). For outfits, we only brought a handful with us, which was good because he wore newborn size for about a nanosecond. We were fortunately in a city that had Target, Babies R Us, and Carter's, so I made a quick run so I had about 6 onesies and 8 sleepers by the end.

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