Repost...starting to get ready for baby...and got lots of questions...

I decided to get motivated and start washing some of the babys clothes... I did all the onesies..Pajamaa's and bedding(sheets and blankets as well) the only thing that I havent washed is the actual outfits...

Do you really need to wash every one? I just got so much clothes and dont know what he'll even get to wear...

ALSO..

What and when did you pack your hospital bag...and what was in it???

ETA: When should I get the car seat installed...and where do I go to get this done?

TIA

Message edited 9/10/2005 1:54:46 PM.

Re: Repost...starting to get ready for baby...and got lots of questions...

I washed all onsies & the coming home outfits, anything I bought just recently, As well as the PJ's I'm going to wear in the hospital.
I beleive it is a must to wash EVERYTHING they will wear.

Re: Repost...starting to get ready for baby...and got lots of questions...

I wouldn't wash everything you got at your shower. Wash a few items and once he is born and is home (then you will know what size he is) then wash the other clothes. You might have too many size 0-3 and he might grow out of them quickly and may not get to wear it all. You might want to return some for bigger sizes...did you understand my rambling??? LOL

Re: Repost...starting to get ready for baby...and got lots of questions...

I wouldn't wash everything until you bring the baby home. Even then, I would wash whatever you might need week by week. Babies grow quickly and you'll find they'll out grow them very, very quickly. There were times that I needed something quickly and never washed it first and my DD is ok.

I, personally, would aim to have the bag packed by 36 weeks. I have no choice in the matter because for the second time I will be at the hospital having a procedure done that could end up in labor. Here's a list I use:

Hospital Bag

A pair of flip flops ( to shower)
The baby book for footprints
Your own pillow