Essential Gear for Baby's First Six Weeks

Babies don't really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available, a few basics are all you and your baby need.

By Debra Wittrup

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Newborn Necessities

Newborns don't require an extensive wardrobe. But there are some basics that you will want to have on hand when your baby comes home. Buy a couple of side-tie or side-snap T-shirts to put on the baby until the umbilical cord separates. After that, dress your little one in his "working" outfit, the onesie. These little pull-over-and-snap T-shirts are the equivalent of a farmer's overalls for your baby. Buy at least six -- more if you don't want to launder as often -- because your baby will likely wear two or more every day. Have a half-dozen pairs of socks on hand, too, to keep his little feet warm.

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Comments (8)

anonymous wrote:

My husband and I will be taking in and raising our grand baby. And our youngest is 27. Any suggestions?

1/29/2012 11:56:55 AM Report Abuse

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8/26/2011 05:10:59 PM Report Abuse

EbonyBraddock wrote:

how should newborns be dressed in july weather so they want be uncomftable? help!

4/6/2011 11:26:59 AM Report Abuse

sblow1981 wrote:

You can find the side snap t-shirts are baby's r us and at target for a really reaonable price!!!!!

1/27/2011 01:12:58 PM Report Abuse

gailclapton wrote:

where is the best and cheapest place to get side snap or side tie shirts for newborns, HELP!!!!!

11/10/2010 11:53:54 AM Report Abuse