https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272147 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:56:23 +0000 ShootingStar 1272147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 3 weeks old and we've been having him live in side snap t-shirts and sleep n plays. I personally prefer the zip sleep n plays because it takes me forever to do up the snaps. DS also HATES being dressed and undressed so stuff that goes on and off quickly is key for us. He was also a bigger baby, born at 8lbs 5.5 oz, and I don't see him growing out of newborn for another couple weeks. 3m stuff is HUGE on him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272132 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:48:25 +0000 Beyond2 1272132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We lived in hats and and footed pjs. I don't think we ever used much of anything else... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272127 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:45:57 +0000 Mrs. Pink 1272127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get several sleep gowns with built in mitts -- same with any long sleeve onsies-- my LO's hands and wrists were and are too small for those slip on mittens-- she was 6lbs 8oz at birth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272086 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:26:35 +0000 avivoca 1272086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was born in October and grew out of NB size around 4 weeks. I love BabyLegs, but I have a hard time getting them to stay up on her chunky thighs. But nothing could be easier, and they are so cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272078 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:23:21 +0000 kjpugs 1272078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO just grew out of NB size between 7-8 weeks (and she was born the day after her due date, at 7 lbs 12 oz.) She might still be wearing them too if she wasn't soooo tall! There's really no way to know if you'll need NB and for how long. I recommend getting 0-3 and NB sizes secondhand- I bought big bundles of both and was so glad I did. They got puked/poo'd on and I didn't feel too bad about it, and we had a lot of variety. I expected her to be out of NB size in a week or two, so I was glad to have them when she kept fitting in them for so long!</p> <p>Also I LOVE babylegs. SO EASYYYY. And probably good for the unpredictible Spring weather. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272074 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:22:44 +0000 LovelyPlum 1272074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: gah, so much to think about! I'm in upstate NY, so I'm pretty sure short sleeve onesies are out for us. Then again, it could be 50 here when baby is born, or it could be snowing-there really is no telling. So do you think NB was worth it for those first two weeks? Especially in CDs? Or would it be better to go to 0-3?</p> <p>@MapleMoose: thank you! That looks awesome! Warm and convenient-perfect :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272044 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:08:20 +0000 Beebug 1272044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: +1, those were great in early days and we definitely used them the most overnight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272036 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:04:17 +0000 MapleMoose 1272036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Sorry haha I didn't know what they were called. Here's one she has from Carters: <a href="http://www.carters.com/carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play/V_127-837.html?cgid=carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play#cgid=carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play&#038;sz=55&#038;start=36" rel="nofollow">http://www.carters.com/carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play/V_127-837.html?cgid=carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play#cgid=carters-baby-girl-sleep-and-play&#038;sz=55&#038;start=36</a><br /> I guess the website calls them Microfleece sleep bags </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272027 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:57:08 +0000 Beebug 1272027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: There is NB, and then 0-3. I look at how little they are now and laugh, but it did make a difference (the sizing between the two!) at those little times!! Different brands do it differently of course too, some just jump and don't "range", so some are just "3m". I ended up laying most of her stuff out and then ordering by length! She is an Oct baby, we are in Ontario, so distinct seasons, and lots of temp range :) I don't even want to count the short sleeve onesie's we received (at least 50, I am not kidding) that we never used as they were all NB and 3m'ish and it just didn't work with an Oct baby! The small part of me hopes our May babe is a girl just to wear those in the summer :p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272010 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:50:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 1272010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: are they similar to a gown? They sound awesome, but I'm not sure what exactly you're referring to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272007 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:50:10 +0000 MrsKoala 1272007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: Hahaha it will suck you IN!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1272003 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:48:39 +0000 LovelyPlum 1272003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: OK, that site is ADDICTING. I know what I'm doing for the rest of the day ;)</p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: thanks! I like the idea of the fold-over things...less to lose ;)</p> <p>@Mamasig: I figured some of this would be preference and trial-and-error. I just want to have some ideas so that baby doesn't come home with absolutely nothing.</p> <p>@Beebug: thanks-your tips are super helpful! When was your LO born? I think we have similar weather to you. It's just so hard to know how long it is going to be cold for! And we are planning on CDing. I forgot how that will impact sizing. Another newbie question: does sizing go newborn then 0-3 months, or is 0-3 months considered newborn?? </p> <p>So many questions!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271997 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:46:56 +0000 MapleMoose 1271997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was born in fall in New England, which is chilly. the first several weeks DD lived in those fleece onesie sleeper sacks with the zipper and a onesie underneath. She averaged 12-15 diapers a day and it made things way easier, especially night wake ups, and kept her warm. We put her Halo swaddle sleep sack over it at night to keep her toasty. We used fleece footed outfits when going out in her carseat. Around 5-6 weeks she started to grow out of newborn sizes and now at 8 weeks wears 0-3 and even some 3+.<br /> DD never stops moving so socks won't stay on her unless she wears tights underneath the socks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271985 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:42:33 +0000 Beebug 1271985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From my personal experience (of course everyone differs!) but here is what I think about your list:</p> <p>Onesies -I vote long sleeved! I am always a cold person, so naturally think my kid would prefer to be in long sleeves, too. Until summer and short sleeved outfits, I would say around the house and for sleeping, long sleeves would be more practical than short!</p> <p>Footed sleepers.....your preference, also the great zipper or snap/dome question as well! I have every combo imaginable and know some have preferences, I really didn't care and happy to use whatever fabric and closure.</p> <p>Bunting, we have this one: <a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4416800&#038;foreSeeBrowseSampling=15&#038;foreSeeBrowseLoyalty=1&#038;foreSeeEnabled=true" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4416800&#038;foreSeeBrowseSampling=15&#038;foreSeeBrowseLoyalty=1&#038;foreSeeEnabled=true</a> and I *think* I read somewhere you can buy that brand in a longer size for when LO is older -wish we had done that as we love it, but DD is at a point where it doesn't really fit now (13m) we still sort of use it though....! It was great in the baby seat, and now on its own in the stroller seat.</p> <p>Hats....we did hats indoors newborn days and then after her bath, with a full head of hair it seemed pretty necessary until it dried.</p> <p>Babylegs rocked!! I bought them at 75% last Christmas and the lovely @TurtleDoves shipped them to me (sale wasn't valid for Canada!) and they were seriously awesome! We don't use them as much now, but naptime on weekends and such, I will use them instead of her napping in jeans or cords! But earlier days (up to 8m or so!) they were so cool (and useful!) to have!</p> <p>Socks....your call.....tip I loved....aside from newborn socks, I always bought like 12-24m socks and pulled them up as knee socks on her (from 2m to present, lol), no issues with them falling off :)</p> <p>Sizes......we were in newborn for 3w or so. She was 9lbs1oz and 21" long (long legs too!) we also CD'd, not sure if you are or not, but factor that in for sizing as the CD padding adds to sizes sometimes :) Also the folded over hand things end at like 3m sizing I think? Too soon whatever it was....we found socks worked better than the mittens for that purpose, but again...just personal preference.</p> <p>That was fun, haha! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271978 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:39:42 +0000 Adira 1271978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Xander lived in sleepers with a short-sleeve onesie underneath for... okay, he's still living in them... But he was born at 8 lbs 14 oz and outgrew the NB size around 2 weeks. For the first few weeks, he lived in a couple onesies and sleepers and hats and that was it! We used blankets in the car, so didn't need jackets or anything like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271970 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:35:58 +0000 Mamasig 1271970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS wore mainly long sleeved onesies with pants and socks or cotton footed sleepers I live in the south and he was born in September so we used cotton ones. As far as size, I'm petite at about 5'2" but he was very large at birth so he fit right into 0-3 months size and outgrew those at about 6 weeks old. My point being you never know about size!</p> <p>I also suggest little mittens or onesies that cover up the hands. DS scratched himself all the time as a newborn.</p> <p>Eta: many things will be preference so you won't know until baby is here. For example, the gowns didn't work for us but I know people who loved them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271966 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:34:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1271966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get a few NB things. Even as a large baby, she was in NB for about 2-3 weeks. </p> <p>I always went for full coverage even when home inside (August baby in FL). Meaning long sleeves, long pants with something on her feet. Socks at that age often seemed to either be too tight or too loose and would fall off so footed things were nice. </p> <p>I was always fine with bottom snaps but some really love the side snaps. I would add a few gowns to make diaper changes easier. </p> <p>Also, a few things with those fold over built in mittens are nice to help them from scratching their face. Again, mittens often are either too tight or too loose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271960 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:33:28 +0000 LovelyPlum 1271960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: no, never heard of it! Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271959 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:32:58 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1271959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>following!!! due in march and also have a long-legged babe in there ;) lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271953 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:32:15 +0000 MrsKoala 1271953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you checked out babylist? You answer some questions about your pregnancy and then the site gives you a list of items (and how many) to register for including clothing. That was pretty helpful to me in terms of figuring out how many and what kinds of onesies, socks, hats, and other things that I would need depending on the season baby is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clothes-for-a-newborn#post-1271949 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:30:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 1271949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(Wasn't sure where to put this post-feel free to move!)</p> <p>What do I need to have on hand for a newborn as far as clothes are concerned? I'm due in April, but there's a good chance that it will still be cold here for a while, especially if LO comes a bit early.</p> <p>Here are my preliminary thoughts (and questions!):<br /> *Onesies (short or long sleeved? Side snap or bottom?)<br /> *Footed Sleepers (fleece or cotton?)<br /> *Probably some sort of bunting for outside (fleece?)<br /> *Hats (for inside and out?)<br /> *Babylegs (easier than pants?)<br /> *Socks (or are footed things easier?)<br /> *Something for Easter, because who can resist? :)</p> <p>Other questions: should I get NB size, or 0-3 months? How much should I get? How quickly do NBs grow out of tiny sizes? I'm petite, but the doctors have mentioned that baby has long legs. </p> <p>HALP!! Thanks :) </p>