How Much Stuff Is Too Much ?

i don't have a list but i think babies r us might have one on their website.

here's what i learned... all babies are different but my baby never fit into newborn clothes or diapers (8lbs 5oz at birth). they grow *very* fast so i would recommend only buying like 8 sleepers and onesies and 4 outfits. you can always buy more later if you need them. when i packed up my baby's 0-3 month clothing (at 6 weeks i think), he hadn't worn more than half of it.

i'm currently 21-wk's pregnant, and my boyfriend & i started purchasing baby stuff fairly early on in the pregnancy.

i knew before getting pregnant that it wasn't wise to buy a lot of newborn sized clothing, because you do stand the chance of giving birth to a bigger baby. newborn sized clothing doesn't fit babies who weigh more than 8 pounds.

so, as for newborn stuff, we only have one package of white onesies & three outfits. other than that, we have bought a ton of 3 to 9 months sized clothing. when i say "a ton," there is no exaggeration. we went overboard, but at least we know it'll fit her eventually.

thanks ladies...all the newborn stuff I have bought is up to 11 or 13 pounds. Mostly I have bought 0-3mths and 3 -6 months. I think maybe in canada the sizes are different. Anything under 8lbs is in the preemie section, very few newborn stuff is 8lbs.
What about receiving blankets and burppads etc...I hear I need tones of blankets and sleepers???

You'll get a lot of stuff at your shower, provided you live in an area where showers are given.

Sleepers 6-8
blankets 6-8
burp cloths 10 or more
5 outfits, they do grow fast.
10 onsies
socks
2 crib sheets or 2 of whatever you are using
baby bath, baby lotion
diapers
alcohol wipes for the umbilical cord stump
petroleum jelly if you have a boy and plan to circumcize
baby wipes
thermometer
bottles (a couple even if you plan to breastfeed)


Plan on doing more laundry than you could ever imagine!!!

Perfect thank you hehe, I will copy and paste that! I know this is pathetic, but I am only barely 7 weeks and I have most of it. Not enough outfits, birping pads, and blankets though...yay more shopping...dh wont be happy to hear that.
We do live in a place with showers etc, but I dunno if anyone wll throw me one, perhaps my family will...and from them Im hoping for cash/toys r us Gift cert to get our stroller! Yay.
Thanks again.

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2 packs of onsies.
1pack of bibs

-the end!

lol!! Seriously, If I could go back, I would *not* have bought as many outfits as I did!!!! The laundry piles up sooooo quick the more clothes you have!!

Def stock up on diapers. newborns, 1's &2's!!!!!

Sarah

I guess .I'm speaking of more clothes because .I live in .Maine and it gets cold here. If .I lived in the south where it's hot, I would say onsies of all colors end of story.

I've only bought about two persific outfits, the rest is just packs of t-shirts, packs of trousers, bodysuits etc. Newborns grow out of clothes so quickly so it's not worth buying very much plus for me becaue .Mika will be a summer baby it makes sense for her to just be in a coloured bodysuit with a sunhat and lots of sunblock on!

lots of wipes and socks

The best item that I used with my first was cloth diapers. They were mainly used for burping and spit up. They are also very inexpensive.

I loved the newborn and 0 - 3 month button up shirts. Their heads are just so wobbly at the beginning that putting overshirts on them can get a little nerve wracking.

Definitely maxi pads and breastpads.
I got the disposal lanisol (sp?) pads.

I can't really give you any numbers, sorry! I know I used a lot of the above!! The other posters gave great numbers!! I would stick with that!!

I have 3 packs of newborn diapers...I think its time I start getting bigger sizes no?...I dont imagine they will be in the newborn ones for all that long...????
Thanks for all your suggestions, I have written them all down.
What about a breastpump...is it a must. I will be breasfeeding and wont be returning to work for about a year or so...is it needed....???

3 packs of newborns should be good, unless the baby turns out primee she/he will be able to fit into 1s even if they are a little big from birth so theres really no use in getting too many newborns, unless you want plenty for the next kid lol

a breastpump isnt an absolute must, some people cant even use them (me being one of them) it just doesnt get enough...i would suggest getting a low cost one just to see if it will work for you if you want one, if you are on wic they may give you one, and some hospitals even give you one, so id ask around first befor eyou go spend your money on something you can get free

pumps are useful if you want to have the dad help feed or if you want to go out for the day/night or if you want to drink or something

~alicia~

Lol. Great thread, apart from I read it thinking "Oh noo" lol. I have loads of clothes, she's my first, I know they grow quick but my friends have bought me loads of stuff. For your first baby I don't think it's a bad idea to buy lots of clothes, like I have 6 white terry towling (onesies/baby-gro's/bodysuits not sure what people call them in different places) and they're just for her to sleep in, 6 white vests, this set from next that has 3 vests and 3 baby-gro's, in neutral for when she's first born. Umm, and loads of outfits, like 6 pairs of trousers, 6 tops, cardigans that my nan knitted and one i bought. And a few neutral things from before I knew she was a girl. Socks, shoes, and most of it is in Newborn, First size, Upto 1 month and upto 3 months and 0-3. I live in the north of England, she's be born in Autumn and it gets soo cold up here, especially for a newborn so yea, I wasn't afraid of buying too much. I still need a coat for her, mittons, hats, and her coming home outfit lol. Yea i like shopping for my girly.

Edited to add: ONCE I sort out a way of putting pics on my computer I owe you all belly pics, and I'll show you what I've bought for her.

You just need:

two (6) packs of onesies - they will grow out of them fast, so don't buy many clothes because it's a waste of money.

Diapers - only buy two packs because he/she will grow out of them fast too. The newborn diapers have more in each package.

Get sleeper 3 nightgowns (for boys too). Easier to change them what there is an open bottom.

You don't need burp clothes, just use a towel

4 baby bottles, whether you are breastfeeding or not. I used Avent.

2 crib sheets - no fancy bumpers or blankets - these can kill your baby, so just dont bother. but do get a mobile for the crib, it helps.

get two good blankets to hold the baby in while you're feeding.

get two soft towels for bathing

be sure to get infant socks - not baby socks. put a pair on the baby's hands so they can't scratch their face.

and I think that's pretty much it. We ended up with so many presents - so many clothes and toys. and the clothes were useless in a week. So watch the clothing budget, you don't need so many things. Share clothes with your friends, recycle. It saves a lot of time and money