by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Life & Home

By Sharon Schneider, Moxie Jean CEO
Each time I've brought a baby home from the hospital--I've done it three times now--I learned something new about what we really needed.
First, you will be relieved to know you don?t need baby clothes for the time you are in the hospital. The nurses dress your baby in a little onesie and keep him/her wrapped up in a thin "receiving blanket." They also put a little hat on the baby's head to keep it warm, as babies aren't great at regulating their body temperature and they lose a lot of heat through their heads.

So the time actually in the hospital is taken care of. But what about departure day" Here are my top 5 tips for when it?s time to go home: 1) Bring layers: For that going home outfit, you will want something picture-worthy. But remember it has to be comfortable, too. I put a plain onesie underneath, and lean toward one-piece outfits on top.

2) Watch the head: Or better yet, avoid it. For new parents, dealing with the floppy head of a newborn is scary stuff! They just seem so delicate. Think about the neck opening of newborn clothes. You want a nice roomy neck and preferably something that buttons in front so you don't have to fit it over their head or figure out how to get snaps done on the baby's back. I also avoid lace or other fussy stuff around the neck as it is more likely to just be annoying or scratchy for that precious sensitive skin.

3) Bring a backup...