My friends and I were to buy things for our friends baby-to-be. I am dealing with clothes, while everyone else took care of diapers, stroller, cot, eccSo that children grow quickly, so I do not buy too many newborn clothes. How many are sufficient clothing size 3-12 months be? This is their first child. Thanks in advance!

2 Responses to “How many of each baby clothing sizes should I get?”

1. Lucians Mommy says:

   July 27, 2010 at 4:40 pm

   That is a difficult question to answer…because in part it depends on how big the baby is when born…and how much money you are looking to spend. My son was 10 lbs when born…so he never wore newborn sizes,,,went straight to 0-3 and wasn’t in them too long. You also don’t know how quickly baby will grow…so buying through 12 months could be tricky unless you live in an area where the climate doen’t change much. My son is now 9 months old…do you believe he wears size 24 months! We would have never predicted it. I would recommend buying maybe a few 0-3 and more 6-9…better a little big than small.

   I would also recommend if it isn’t on someone’s list at least one swaddler and at least one sleepsack.
   Good Lucka nd have fun!!!

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2. Ian says:

   July 27, 2010 at 5:29 pm

   Really hard to predict… I wouldn’t buy too many of each size until the kid hits size 12mo or 18mo and plays outside in the mud, but it depends. Some babies spit up a lot the first half year or so and could use more clothes (or you’d have to do laundry all the time). Also, make sure that the clothes are for the right season, and try to find clothes that are easy to put on and take off. I’d say buy no more than 4 outfits in each size, especially because she might get more from family or whomever, and maybe buy more later if turns out she needs more. Like, “surprise, I bought your baby another onesie because he turned 6 months!”. Also, buy two sleepers in each size, they’re really handy because babies are usually notorious for not staying under the blankets.

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