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I love lists. Always have. Aside from getting a sense of order out of it, I put my ideas into the universe, “now make this happen for me!”
So needless to say I have made shopping lists for each of my three newborns. For each one the list got sharper…and shorter. I will also have to make a confession here, I still have boxes of baby clothing that never got used. Even when handed down to the third child. I hate to think of the waste!
Fact is, you don’t know what your new routine will be.
I have five baby towels with a hoodie built into them. Never saw the point of that hoodie that a normal towel couldn’t fix. They’re in the box with numerous other items sharing the same fatal destiny (skinny jeans for newborns? Yep, they’re in the box. Let me know if you want them, I’ll add them to your next order).
Good list writing will get you what you need, with a minimum of waste – both in terms of $$ and excess clothing.
And they’re great to give to family and friends that may ask you what you’d like.
New-mum or mum-again-and-I-don’t-sleep-enough-to-remember-what-I-did-last-time (let alone yesterday, like most of us) - this post is for you.
And if you can’t be bothered reading the whole thing, just read the tips for each point. They’re tried and tested by practical parents, hence the very biased view.
Although your newborn will not require a closet full of clothes, there are some essentials that will make life much easier for you. The first of this is your baby's "working outfits" - the bodysuit and comfortable pants or leggings. You will use these every day. Every day.
You do not want to run out of bodysuits. Your baby will go through at least two bodysuits a day (what goes in comes out, all the time, all sorts of places). You wear the bodysuit underneath almost any other cute outfit as you know it will not ride up and expose their tummies to cold air.
The bodysuit keeps them warm and protected all the time.
Get comfortable pants or rompers with feet in as basic wear to accompany the bodysuit.
Once the working outfit is sorted you can safely add other more impractical outfits on top (apart from the newborn skinny jeans!)
TIP: this is against their skin, so don’t get anything itchy or synthetic. I got given a baby Batman suit (synthetic, as they are) and had the grumpiest back-sweating little baby.
Those little feet can't keep themselves warm, so be sure to have at least six pairs of socks on hand.
Get some booties. They can be used over socks or alone, but make sure it’s booties that stay on. Too many are focused on design and not functionality, and will drive you nuts when you keep losing them. These adorable organic merino booties work wonders to keep your baby's feet warm, and are still stylish enough to wear for a stroll in the park or a shopping trip with mommy.
TIP: For socks, ONLY get the ones that are high to the knee. Baby will wiggle anything else off (I’ve got another box full of ankle socks).
Ahh, the best investment after bodysuit. We all really want to wear a jumpsuit if we could. Purchase at least 6 stretchy jumpsuits that cover your baby from neck to feet. These are perfect for sleeping, but are also ideal for travelling. Babies love them, and (what’s not to love) - no tightness, just protected baby from head to toe.
TIP: Rather go a size up if possible. If too big you can add a top underneath until they grow into it. You don’t want to restrict movement.
