For the first few weeks after the birth the baby is supposed to need
6 stretch suits
2 cardigans
4 vests
a shawl or blanket
hat, mittens, socks or bootees
Amelia is due just before Christmas so add to that list
Snowsuit
Velour suits (warmer for the colder days)
Christmas outfit
Now the RaisingKids feature reckoned around £200 on clothes for the first 6 months, and that is not including things given as gifts.
To date I have spent £51.05
Velour Padded All-in-one 0-3 mths (Asda Sale) £3
Newborn Santa Suit (H&M Sale) £3
Velour fish sleepsuit 0-3 mths (Hospice Shop) 50p
Next hat (Age Concern) 99p
Next reversible padded jacket 0-3 mths (Age Concern) £2.99
3 Ladybird long sleeve vests 0-3 mths & 2 Junior J white sleepsuit 0-3 mths (eBay) £4.30
6 white velour all-in-one day suits 0-3 mths (eBay) £3.99
6 cotton sleepsuits 0-3 mths (eBay) £2.98
2 x 6-9 mths Humphries Corner Fleece suits (Hospice Shop) gift
NewBaby Disney Sleepsuit (Hospice Shop) gift
NewBaby Disney top (Hospice shop) gift
Ladybird Snowsuit with mittens & boots 0-3 mths (Hospice Shop) gift
30+ Bundle Of Girls 3-6 mths clothes (eBay) £24
15+ Bundle of Girls 3-6 mths clothes (eBay) £5.40
I have also made several items from offcuts and knitted little bits from left over wool, including -
1 knitted baby bonnet
9 pairs of fleece booties
4 pairs of fleece mittens
1 fleece beanie hat
First size sleepsuits, all washed and ready to wear.
3-6 Months baby girls clothes, all washed, ironed and ready to wear!
And just a small selection of items I purchased - just to prove that it's nice stuff!
