Comments on: What should baby boy wear coming home from hospital?

By: Amanda I

Amanda I — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:41:38 +0000

My daughter was born at the end of March in Michigan. Still quite chilly. Most people do frilly little dresses. I bought a really cute footy sleeper, matching hat and blanket instead. She was more comfortable, still cute, and she got more use out of the sleeper than she would have a frilly little dress.
I know that you are having a boy, but I would still just get a cute terry cloth sleeper, blanket and hat.

By: Chelsea ツ

Chelsea ツ — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:27:50 +0000

He could wear anything you would like. A cute sleeper and a matching hat might be a good choice. Cute for pictures and comfy for baby. You can also place him in a onsie, some baby pants, socks, and a cute hat. Don’t forget to get some baby scratch mittens so your little one doesn’t scratch his face.

By: Amanda H

Amanda H — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:08:57 +0000

The easiest choice is a long sleeve sleeper (a warm one) with the little footsies. Or if you do a onesie, you can double up on blankies and use a hat— ’specially if the trip is short. My poor girl sweat a lot that first week, becuase i was paranid and kept overbundling her.

I didn’t buy much for my kid becuase i got SOO much at the baby shower, but i wish i would have had more fun shopping for a special take-home outfit! That would have helped the time go by, i think.

By: cmgray01

cmgray01 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:35:12 +0000

My son was born in mid-November in NC. We came home on a nice warm day (jeans and a t-shirt for the adults). Babies need one more layer because they cannot regulate their temps yet. My son came home in a little hat, a onesie under a medium-weight sleeper. I think we just put a blanket on him in his carrier. We didn’t wrap him up in it.

One thing that is amazing for cooler weather is the bag you zip the baby into in the carrier. It has elastic so it just slips around the edges of the carrier. My son never wore a jacket as an infant. I just zipped that thing up so only his face was showing. It was great! They’re in the carseat area of Babies ‘R Us for as little as $20.

P.S. There are no stupid questions when it comes to the first baby! Congrats!

By: the_emrod

the_emrod — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:40:42 +0000

Vest, sleepsuit, hat and a blanket or two.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:21:30 +0000

My first was a little girl and i planed to bring her home in a dress. but decided to bring some cute pajama type outfits in case. the kind that button all the way around. i’m very glad i did. the dress was hard to put on her. so the pajamas were needed. they come in styles and colors for boys. and are very cute and practicable. i suggest bringing a few different sizes to ensure your new little one fits comfortably

By: Smellies

Smellies — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:00:05 +0000

We brought my son who was born in December home in a long sleeved jumper that buttoned from neck to feet, it was a soft baby blue with airplanes on it. He had on matching socks and a little baby tabogan. We also wrapped him in a blanket. Just make sure it is something comfy dont play dress up quite yet, I know it is tempting. Also dont over due it with clothes, remember being hot can make the baby sick. You should dress them in one layer with blankets on if it is very cold. When you get in the car with heat you can take blankets off and baby will be comfy.

By: Claudia-Elena's Mommy

Claudia-Elena's Mommy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:56:30 +0000

Bottom line whatever he will fit on! LOL I took about 5 outfits with me when I was admitted in to the hospital this past may with my daughter! NOTHING fit, she was too small! We had to run and buy a much smaller onesie and pants! Good luck! A onesie and pants, cap and socks, should be fine. Along with a very warm blanket!

By: Lottie W

Lottie W — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:10:42 +0000

When mine came home, they wore a hat and sweater and booties that my step-mother had crocheted. Under it, a onesie, and a diaper. Wrapped him up in a matching hand-crocheted blanket all pale aqua blue.
Very soft and snuggly.
This is really for YOU to have a fond memory, and a mental picture of your son for when he is grown.
Now, once a year, my son-who is 32-puts that little tiny cap on top of his head and mugs for the camera. It is very sweet of him.
The most important thing is a car carrier from the very first ride home.
Good luck, mommy.

By: CLM

CLM — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:25:09 +0000

I’m having my first and have my first outfit all picked out on Janie & Jack’s website I will purchase as soon as I decide on a name and find out the sex of the pumpkin. We are due in February so we still have some time. I was going to buy a velour footed onsie the hat and blanket that match it all personalized with their name. It will be a little keepsake for them in the future to see how little they were. I am probably overdoing it but I dont’ care