by Joyce Slaton posted in Products & Prizes

Pregnant women are baby-clothes magnets. Everyone loves shopping for dear doll-sized baby clothes, so you may find yourself unwrapping an outfit just about every time a visitor drops by during your pregnancy. But though these gifts are sweet and lovable, they're often not very practical. Your floppy newborn is not going to be able to nap in a sailor suit, and party dresses aren't practical for anything but a party.
So you'll want to lay in a small supply of baby clothing that's comfortable, easy to wash, and keeps your baby warm. Not too much, because your baby will grow so fast you'll be in 3-month sizes in no time. But not too little, because newborns are inherently messy creatures who frequently need outfit changes during the day and night. You want just enough. You want: ? 6 bodysuits

? 6 pairs of leggings

? 3 sleepers

? 2 wearable blankets or sleep sacks

? 2 hats

? 8 pairs of socks

? 1 jacket

Clockwise from top right:

Baby Skip Hop 3-Pack Side Snap Bodysuits, $18 // Luvable Friends Baby Boys' 3-Pack Ankle Pant, $11.99 // Gerber Onesies Baby Sleep N' Play Footed Sleepers, $12.99 // Funkoos Organic Cotton 2-Pack Wearable Blanket, $39.99 // Old Navy Beanies 2-Pack for Baby, $9.97 // Old Navy Ankle Socks 4-Pack for Baby, $5.50 // Carter's Hooded Sherpa Zip-Front Jacket, $15
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