How many clothes will I need for Bubs?

Sorry for the stupid question but I really have no idea! I have only brought a 4 AIO's in NB size and my Aunt is knitting me a pile of cardigans and singlets so I have the winter woolies sorted.

The majority of clothes I have brought are in 0-3mths, which includes 7 short sleeve bodysuits but should I get some in NB size as well??

How long do Baby's fit NB size for?

Yup, JJ was only in his NB stuff for a month at most (and a lot of the 0-3 month stuff it doesn't matter if it's a bit big). Don't forget you'll get given a whole pile of clothes as well. Those AIOs will be great, and I'd grab a few of those soft woollen singlets for underneath the bodysuits too (depending on how bulky your aunt's knitted ones wil be).

My 2 cents, don't bother with booties, but get a few pairs of tube socks (I found the ones from JK great, and they're on super special at the mo).

When leah was born, I had only a couple of NB things the rest were 0-3m. She was a month early and mum had to go buy prem stuff as everything was too big. She was in prem for 6 weeks then NB for 6 weeks then she finally fit 0-3m.

When Joel was born I had a few NB but still needed more bodysuits as he got sick and was very spilly for a few weeks and I was having to do a complete change(bed included) about 6 x a day.

Get nana to knit some sleeveless vests as well, I found them very handy when it wasn't cold enough for a full cardy but not warm enough to go without. Don't forget you will get given clothes as gifts.

We took heaps and still needed more but it depends on how long you end up staying. I wouldn't stress the hospital has backup gowns you can borrow for bubs and Hubby can always run home and pick more stuff. I was in hospital for 5 days and my Mum came on the 3rd day took home washing and brough it back clean

Cooper was born 6lb 11oz & now almost 2 1/2 weeks later he's almost out of the NB size, this is only because he's long. So if you are tall then the chances are your baby will be long as well so don't get too much in NB.

I found a woollen hat & woollen booties a must for the first week or so. Hasn't been the warmest here. Plus they don't really regulate their body temp well in the first couple of weeks.

Good question! It's hard to guess, though. I think you're on the right track stocking up on 0-3mth size, because they can wear most things a little too big for a while, but not too small. My first baby was in NB size for about 3 months (though never fitted anything NB with feet - too long), so I organised a while NB size wardrobe for the second baby too. He's long as well, but a grower, and looks like I'll get a few weeks out of it at the most. So it really is a guessing game. If you do go out and get more tiny items, you could always keep them unwashed with the tags on, 'cause once baby is here you'll have a better idea of whether you'll need them or not - if not there's always TM or exchanging them for the next size up. You could ask for exchange certificates when you buy them to make sure the shop will be obliging.

if your aunt is knitting things ask her to knit the traditional woollen singlets - they are great!!! Maybe three or four because you have to hand wash them though i kept them on for a few days at a time and changed the cotton singlet underneath. I found all in ones with feet useless as my bubs grew out of the feet within a day. If she really loves knitting - my mother in law knitted us a woollen shawl - used it so much for night feeds and now its on his cot when its cold. just my thoughts. Wouldnt buy too much now - just wait. People will ask what you need after the birth and just be honest. Hope that helps

The most practical piece of clothing advice I was given - buy your plain cotton singlets too big - the sze difference is in the length in those little sizes and there is nothing wrong with a singlet that's too long!!