I think gone a bit overboard with the newborn/up to 1month clothes š
I honestly donāt know how Iāve managed to do that especially as a second time mum. I completely missed judged how much newborn & up to 1 months sleepsuits and vest I had from my first so I brought a few more and Iāve washed everything and was putting everything away and omg the draw is complete fully š©š I hope baby can use them for at least the first 2-3 months like my firstā¦ š©
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How many have you got? I thought I had enough, but Iāve just put 5 in a bag for my hospital bag and now Iām thinking there isnāt that much left in the drawer if Iām going to get through 5 in one day! Iāve also realised I also donāt have much other than vests and sleep suits, do I need lots of cardigans? This is my third time and I feel like Iām still clueless! š you forget everything, as itās all such a blur at the time.
Ok, so 5 in hospital bag is enough. Iāve got about 14 left in the drawer. I really donāt want to over buy because I donāt know how big this baby is going to be!
Now Iām looking for cardigans. I have only have two š but I just looked on George and they donāt really have any. Itās either sleep suits or pjs (like top and bottoms) I just want to dress them in a vest and sleep suite for the first few weeks as I donāt want to faff with socks and mittens, do I need cardigans as well or will blankets be enough? Why am I so clueless šš
My first was a massive reflux baby and we constantly needed more clothes so you never know! I havent bought a single thing for baby girl, she's had so much bought for her. She's set for the first year of her life when it comes to clothes
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