What to Purchase for Baby's First Wardrobe

Many expectant mothers rush out to buy the cutest outfits for their bundle of joy; I know I did. I bought the most expensive, appealing, and most adorable outfits out there. I didn't realize that the baby would not need all of those extra clothes for at least 3 to 6 more months. This is one of the most common mistakes mothers-to-be make. There are many cute and adorable outfits you will want to invest in, however, there are many simple clothing items you will want to purchase for baby to wear during their first couple of months on the planet. In this article I will discuss what you should buy for baby's first wardrobe.

Booties and socks: You will enjoy picking out cute booties and socks for your newborn. There is an array of colors to chose from, or you can stick to the traditional pink and blue for boy or girl. These little wonders will make you want to say "Ahhh how cute" when you pick them out. You will want to pick out socks that the baby will have a hard time kicking off. Minimum you need about 2 to 3 pairs of booties or socks, you may want to purchase more, however, it is not necessary.

Undershirts: These are a must. They add an extra layer onto baby and help to keep them warm if there is cold weather or cool in hot summer weather. They are easy to put on and take off, which you will probably be doing much over the next few months. They are comfortable and adorable for baby. You will want to purchase between 3 to 7 undershirts. You may want to purchase open-front, side snap, snap bottom and or pullovers. The pullovers seem to be more comfortable for baby. The snap bottom undershirts make diaper changing much easier and less time consuming.

Blanket Sleepers: These are perfect on cold winter nights for baby. They keep baby snuggly cuddly and work as a great substitute for a blanket. The baby is completely blanketed in a warm material, except for the face and hands. Blanket sleepers are extremely comfortable. If you have the bag type of sleepers, they should not be used passed five months of age. (Eisenberg, Murkoff, Hathaway, 37). You will need between 2-3 blanket sleepers depending on the season.