Baby’s coming home soon – have you got what you need to take care of the little angel properly? You know you need footie pajamas and onesies, baby towels and bibs – but how many is enough? Having done this five times now – please hold the applause and gasps of shock – I consider myself a bit of an expert on bringing baby home to a prepared household. Most estimates of ‘what you need for baby’ are a wee bit off, in my opinion. Having brought baby home both with and without a handy washing machine, here’s my recommendations for what the well-equipped baby should have at home before he leaves the hospital.
Layette:
Four to six undershirts – the usual recommendation – is actually plenty. You’ll find you use them far less than I did when my oldest was born – pre-Onesies days. Skip the tank tops, as cute as the little midge might look in one just like daddy’s, and go straight for the lap-shoulder t-shirts. They slip on easily, and if you buy them a size or two too big, they’ll be long enough to tuck into sweatpants or bottoms.
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