Hoping you ladies can offer some advice

I have 2 baby showers both which will have clothing lines. I plan on purchasing various outfits but wanted to see what size you gals recommend? If you received clothing, did you have an overload in one size or specific article of clothing? I'm thinking onesies are rather common. Was there a size or item you wished you had gotten or received more of???

TIA!

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I wish I had gotten more 9/12 month clothing. You just have to make sure it is season appropriate.

At 6 months old, DS is fitting into 6/9/12 month clothing depending on the brand.

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I completely agree with the above. I think anything in the 6-9 or 12 month range is great.

ETA: But may I also say to please keep the tags on the clothes and give a gift receipt. We had a gorgeous clothesline made, but all the tags were cut-off. It was all 0-3 month clothing and DS came home from the hospital in 6-9 month clothing. I loved the clothes and wish I could've traded them for a bigger size.

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my dd had some much clothing for 3-6 that she never even got to wear everything...now she is in 6-9 anywayI had gotten alot of 0-3 and 3-6 and not much else so I would definately go for above 3-6 but be careful of the seasons I had gotten a 12m outfit that would be good for the middle of the winter but she will be in 12m by the end of the summer...

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i got too many 0-3 months

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I voted for 9 months ~ I received way tooo much NB & 0-3 months and he did not last in that long ~ when it came to it ~ 6-9 months I needed more item or 12+ months

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I chose 9 mos. Everybody gets things from NB - 6mos.

**Please think of the time frame though. I cannot telly ou how many summer outfits I got for 3 mos (dead of winter) and vice vera

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I agree with the nine month size. I would also try to get something that can be layered - short sleeve shirt with pants and a sweater or something along those lines. I find that I am able to get a lot more use out of it that way since it can be used in multiple seasons.

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After 6 months we were completely out of clothes. I wish people would have bought bigger sizes because we were overloaded with newborn, 0-3 and 3-6.

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anything 9months +.. seems like everyone buys for the sizes under that.. probable b/c the cloths are littler and look so cute that tiny.


eta: a really cute item that would be nice to get on clothing line.. is a rain coat with matching booties.. never see those.. plus hard to find when you want them.

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Definitely 9-12 months; everyone seemed to get 0-3 & 3-6.

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I got tons of everything up to and including 9 months. I only really started buying stuff for DD in 12 month sizes.

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I agree with everyone about size... I would say 6 months and up. Since it can be hard to judge how old the baby will be when larger sizes fit, I would get things that are "seasonless." I loved simple carters "sleep and play" outfits with feet. When DS was a newborn they were great for day or night and then I used them as pjs when he got older. They were good for the summer with the a/c on also.

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Thanks for taking the poll & replying!
I am going to either get 9 months or 3-6 months or maybe one of each . I know some babies grow a lot faster than others and then I have to be season appropriate.

What are some staples you used regardless of the season? Sleep & play outfits, onesies, sweatpants, bibs?

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Posted by HighHopes

Thanks for taking the poll & replying!
I am going to either get 9 months or 3-6 months or maybe one of each . I know some babies grow a lot faster than others and then I have to be season appropriate.

What are some staples you used regardless of the season? Sleep & play outfits, onesies, sweatpants, bibs?

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I got so many 3-6 month clothing. I had to go out and buy a lot of NB and now as he is getting bigger, I have to buy a lot os larger sizes.

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Posted by shamrock124

Posted by HighHopes

Thanks for taking the poll & replying!
I am going to either get 9 months or 3-6 months or maybe one of each . I know some babies grow a lot faster than others and then I have to be season appropriate.

What are some staples you used regardless of the season? Sleep & play outfits, onesies, sweatpants, bibs?

Onesies...Carter's are much better then Gerbers!

Bibs that are waterproof...meaning they don't leak to the clothes underneath.

Little Sweatjackets in size 9 months and bigger.

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I always like to buy clothes that are higher up in sizes. Most people will buy the smaller sizes.