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AnnetteFergs · September 2014

So when the baby is brand new...what do they wear? In those first few weeks...are they just in sleep suits?
And also how often, on average, do you have to change their clothing/babygrows?
Sorry for the stupid question

JunkieBrewster · September 2014

AnnetteFergs said:

So when the baby is brand new...what do they wear? In those first few weeks...are they just in sleep suits? And also how often, on average, do you have to change their clothing/babygrows? Sorry for the stupid question

We use sleepers until they crawl or it gets too hot. We probably change clothing 3-4x a day.

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PacoCat33 · September 2014

I've been buying a few 0-3 onesies... I got a couple "outfits" but imagine the baby to mostly be in pj onesies or bundled up.

I'm a FTM, but I think you change them during obvious times... diaper leak/explosion, spit up, after a bath, b/c you want to... etc.

TaJplus7 · September 2014

They wear newborn sized baby clothes. Personally, I prefer zip up sleepers for the most part as I find those keep the baby nice and warm and make it easy for diaper changes and such. Expect to do lots of clothing changes. All kinds of things happen to newborn baby clothes (spit up, diaper mishaps, diaper blowouts, etc...) I usually go through at least 2 or 3 outfits in any given day for a newborn baby but all of my babies have been spitters.

MaineMama · September 2014

I have too many small children, so I baby wear the newbies in order to keep their eyes in their heads. They wear sleepers, and usually I only have to change them once a day because I keep a reciving blanket under their chins to catch the barf.

So, they wear one outfit and a bajillion blankies.

AllTheTeaInChina · September 2014

We did a lot of sleep and plays and Carter's 3-pc outfits (onesie, pants & cardigan). I only changed clothes if she had a blowout/spit up, never 3-4 times/day. She got a new sleeper at night.

It depends on how big baby is and how fast they grow. My DD was 7lb & 20.5" at birth, dropped to about 6.5lb when we left the hospital.

NB size from birth-2mo
3mo size from 2-5mo
6mo size from 5-9mo

RayRay007 · September 2014

Just sleepers and maybe one outfit for special occasions. Generally 1-2 sleepers a day, depending on spit ups and blow outs. Someone said NB sized but I would caution against too many NB and get more 0-3. DD was born at 8 lbs which is the upper limit for NB clothes, which are generally 5-8lbs. Also you said something about baby growing. Are you asking when you'll have to buy the next size? After they're in 0-3, probably every 2-3 months for the first year.

JRod13 · September 2014

Clothes? A diaper?

AnnetteFergs · September 2014

Thanks @RayRay007‌ - sorry I think babygrows are a UK term for onesies!

RayRay007 · September 2014

AnnetteFergs said:
Thanks @RayRay007‌ - sorry I think babygrows are a UK term for onesies!

Oh hahaha!

mlee116 · September 2014

Not really a dumb question

Like PP's said, I plan to use sleepers at first. I got some NB and 0-3 so she can wear either depending on how big (or small!) she is. I also do onesies with pants, but I prefer to wait until the umbilical cord stump has fallen off because I worry the pants will rub it. Really, as long as they're cozy and comfy, it doesn't matter.

Like @twolittledogs said, I don't remember changing him a ton just as needed during the day and then at bedtime.

leoandethansmom · September 2014

Courtneylovesjason2 said:

I'm sewing some nice skin suits for her right now.

Did you buy the skins from @Slaps? Y'all still can't have mine.

Beansjjo · September 2014

0-3 sleepers how many pounds does that usually fit up to ?

Beansjjo · September 2014

I guess the three i got dont ..

ball park weight ?

JesseCingel · September 2014

I didn't buy any NB sized clothes thinking my first would outgrow everything right away. Wrong. He was 6.5 lbs and scrawny. He didn't fit into 1-3 M size until he was 2 months old. My son was born in the summer so all he wore we're onesies and a blanket, but later he was in footed pjs all day. Zippers are quieter than snaps for sleeping diaper changes.

amylocious · September 2014

My advice is to get a variety of sizes of sleep and plays, and onesies! My daughter was small and even at 18 months was still wearing 12 month size clothes. Every baby is wonderfully different

. Good luck!

Beansjjo · September 2014

Thanks I will do that

mlee116 · September 2014

danisgossipgirl said:

I like kimono style tops for while there's still a cord stump. My mw recommends against onesies until it falls off. So basically a long sleeve kimono top, swaddle, and hat and then whatever after.

I never used the kimono tops w DS but I might have to try them for this reason!

jayellekay · September 2014

I used a lot of sleepers with DD, but surprisingly did not have to change her clothes as often as everyone told me I would in the beginning. Either we were really lucky with diaper blow-outs/leaks or my friends with babies before me just exaggerated.

A little later on, we had to change more often for her epic spit-ups, but I was prepared for those.

jayellekay · September 2014

shinycat said:

What's the difference between a sleeper and a onesie? Is a sleeper the one with long sleeves and covers the legs and feet? I found something called a sleep and play, but when I search for sleeper nothing comes up.

Yes, sleepers/sleep n plays are the same thing. Some have the feet in them, some don't, but long sleeve and covers the legs at the very least. Onesies are the little shirts (long or short sleeve) that just snap at the crotch.

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