Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

So I am due in 17 days and am packing my bag...Does need a cap and socks with his outfit? I HAVE them, but I mean, I don't wear socks and a hat in June, so should he?

Any ideas?

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

i packed them for him b/c we are gonna be in the air conditioner. So he still needs to be bundled.

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

The general rule of thumb is that baby should have one more layer than you. I don't think light socks and a little cap will be too much if it completes his little outfit. And with the a/c in the hospital and if you have a/c on in the car, then you may even want them. I'd throw them in the bag if you have them and see how the day goes if you want to put them on or not.

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

I would say yes. A babies hands and feet dont warm up for several months after birth -- they will usually be chilly. So, I think socks or booties are a good idea.

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

Thanks for asking this question...!!!!

I was curious too!!!!

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

Posted by Gina674

Thanks for asking this question...!!!!

I was curious too!!!!

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

I am bringing socks and a hat. We will have the AC on on the car. I loved the little hats and socks too and want to match it to his outfit!

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

i used a floppy hat (not fitted) and socks for my son last year--but it was a little over 70 degrees when we brought him home on july 5th.

i NEVER used a hat or socks the whole summer unless it was cool out. the only time i would put a hat on is if he would be in the sun for a few minutes--but that was rare because we kept him out of the sun.

i would bring it with you and decide when you're going home.

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

I would say yes. DD is 12wks old and her hands and feet are still always cold.

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

Posted by alisonggg

Posted by Gina674

Thanks for asking this question...!!!!

I was curious too!!!!

I agree. I was planning on bringing socks and a hat, but I was getting paranoid that nurses would think I was crazy if that wasn't appropriate to bring a summer newborn baby home in

Re: Summer babies...socks and hat home from hospital?

My little girls outfit is a footed one piece and the hat I am bringing just in case. I also have a blanket to throw on over her too