Reddit mentions: The best baby girls one-piece footies

Warning - lots of text below! My baby is about 6 weeks now and I'm exclusively breastfeeding. My Medela Harmony manual pump has been fine for building a stash - I pump 1-2 times a day for the freezer and occasional bottle feedings from Dad. I think it's pretty convenient, but I'll be using a double electric pump when I go back to work (waiting to see what Tricare will cover in 2015!).

Whatever you decide to use for diapering, I'd strongly recommend getting some prefolds (I got Osocozy unbleached). They're great for burp cloths, catching milk from your other boob during letdown, etc and they're also way cheaper and more absorbent than fancy burp cloths. Personally I love prefolds and covers for diapering, but don't buy too much into any one system or brand until you know what works for you. My husband hates prefolds so now I'm having to add pockets and AIOs to appease him.

I'd get some swaddlers (at least 2; my favorite is from Nuroo but that was a gift and they're pricey, the summer infant SwaddleMe wraps are good now that she's bigger but didn't fit well until about 10 lbs). My girl lives in footed pajamas and I love the Gerber zipped ones, we found tons at goodwill for $1.50 each but if you can't find them used, they're on Amazon for $10 for a 2 pack. You're right that other people will buy clothes, but they'll pick cutesy stuff and you need some practical choices too.

Nursing pillow - I had an unexpected C section and this has been so necessary. I love the Luna Lullaby since it's big and I had a big baby.

Some kind of baby carrier, I got a Moby wrap while she's small and it's amazing for running errands (I put it on before getting in the car and pop her in before going in the store, WAY easier than a carseat and stroller).

We were gifted a used swing and it is a freaking godsend. It's the only way I get chores done since I can pop her in there and cook, do laundry, clean, etc without her crying. YMMV, some babies hate them, but buy used and you won't be out too much cash.

Wubbanub pacifier is easy to keep track of and super cute.

Pack n Play with a mattress for cosleeping (recommended to reduce SIDS risk for the first 6 months). At least 2 mini crib sheets.

Earth Mama Angel Baby nipple butter is amazing for the first couple weeks.

QuickZip crib sheets will be amazing once you use the crib.

Simba baby safety nail cutter - no bleeding!

Finally, the Itzbeen pocket nanny timer is so helpful for keeping track of feedings and diaper changes, especially in the first few weeks.

Hope this wasn't too overwhelming. Good luck!

*Edited to add links to products.

Not a parent, but I'm a neonatologist with RA, so I spend a lot of time with newborns and have a couple of ideas! First, register for baby clothes that don't have tons of snaps! Those cute little outfits with a million snaps are impossible when my hands are flaring. I find the onesies with zippers (like this) much easier. I'm also a big fan of sleep sacks because they make it super easy to get newborns snug and swaddled, and I've never met a newborn who doesn't like them. Also, I don't have personal experience with them, but I have friends who've used a co-sleeper as a safe way to have a newborn within reach while sleeping but still in a safe sleep environment, and I would think it would be really helpful for still being able to care for a baby when just getting out of bed is hard. Good luck!!

"Misfit I need help! Mom says it's bedtime but I can't find my favorite toy! Can you help me find it so I can go to bed? I can't sleep without it!"

This is an every night thing in our house lol. Seriously Misfit if you could help her find it so I don't pull all my hair out that'd be great! :-p

Under $20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDA2TN6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=J9JA468FH4KM&coliid=IKNHP4C91UDM6&psc=1

Under $5

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K02ES56/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=SVP99RT3K8E3&coliid=I2HU5MZ64GB5OD

Thanks for the contest!

I had a lot of Gerber brand ones that I got on Amazon in the beginning, here's a random listing for one set: gerber zippered sleep n plays
I had a bunch of different designs, and probably had about 7-10 just to have plenty so that I wasn't doing laundry constantly.
I also got a lot of Carter's ones. Not as many when she was a newborn, but once she grew out of newborn size I only got them from carter's. Here's a listing of one they're selling now:
Carter's zip up
Carter's has a lot of good sales on and off, and always discount coupons too.
I would avoid snap up, buttoned ones at all costs. They are a pain in the butt. Especially at 3am when you're pretty exhausted and just trying to do a quick diaper change in the semi dark! Onesies too were just a pain. Buttons in general are a deal breaker for me. These zippered ones for those first few months are just sooo easy. It's survival mode at that point. Lo will nap on and off a lot, you'll want your baby comfy and decently warm..and in something you can quickly change diapers from, or unzip and get off easily if there is a blowout. We were lucky and had really only one blow out (she's 1 now!) and it was so easy and contained with these jammies. Really, they are the best things I had on hand when she was born. I have a bag of about 30 onesies that she has never worn. I stocked up several sizes, she wore the one for a whole day and I said well I'm over those. Plus her legs were cold, so you had to deal with pants too and that's just one more layer + buttons on the onesie to deal with. Never put her in another one after that, except to wear a quick holiday outfit for pics and back out of it. She wears regular little tshirts and pants/capris/shorts depending on the season.

The best! I would have sworn we had a few of this one, except I'm pretty sure we only paid like $8 each rather than 4x that, so either they got more expensive or we just had something very similar.

I could use these for the baby.

You have probably already heard this song but this girl remade it. She is only 13 or 14 and has an awesome voice. It's one of my favorites.

Thanks, UPS! And thank you for the contest!

these or these are both useful items.

Little Me Baby-Girls Newborn Sweet Owls Footie and Hat, White Print, Newborn https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GCIM7CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_dbrvYkEjXk4v8

That's the one we bought to take her home in :)

I bought this outfit and matching blanket to bring our girl home in. 😊

Carter's Baby Girls' Cotton Zip-up Sleep & Play (9 Months, Coral Strawberry) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8M2XKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_M-DAwbN257YH2

It's seriously my favorite!

I am a gigantic HP nerd to the point where my family asked me to please buy other clothes for my baby besides the Harry Potter ones that I had flooding my baby registry on Amazon (I have plenty more 😉)

I think I read somewhere that cold hands are normal and don't bother them as much as it bothers you. But if it does bother your LO, I know theres pjs with sleeves that have extra cloth that rolls down over the whole hand, like this - https://www.amazon.com/Lovedbaby-Unisex-Baby-Organic-Overall-Seafoam/dp/B00O0O46AC/

Love the design, but I hate onsies! Newborns have such a severe case of bobble head.

The process isn't exactly simple or really cost-effective, but I also wanted something that LOOKED simple. So I made this.

I bought the applique on Etsy (not that I think it'd be hard, I'm just lazy) for $10, and the white PJs off Amazon for $16. I asked the Etsy person to make the rainbow into two pieces to go around the zipper. Then I just sewed them together.

It was a nice bonding project for me and this baby, plus it's now her coming-home outfit :)

I only have a biological toddler and I am not sure if we will take younger placements but I just split up my daughters old clothes 0-3T into 5 boxes (1.5 cuft). It really depends on kiddo and lifestyle. This is just a guess based off what we used.

For babies (preemie- 12 months)

• 2-3 sweatshirt (each size nb+)
  
  
• 2-3 shirts (per gender nb+)
  
  
• 5 Short Sleeved Onesies (neutral, each size preemie+)
  
  
• 2 Long sleeved Onesies (neutral, each size preemie+)
  
  
• 2-3 [footed pants] (https://www.amazon.com/Carters-Baby-Girls-Piece-Footed/dp/B00Y0732OU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1479840804&sr=1-1&keywords=footed+pants&refinements=p_89%3ACarter%27s) (couple pairs for going out without losing a million socks nb+)
  
  
• 5-6 Leg warmers (One size last for months)
  
  
• Socks (pack or two)
  
  
• 2-3 [Footie Pajamas] (https://www.amazon.com/Carters-Footie-Puppy-6-Months/dp/B0170AVX9E/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1479843354&sr=1-6&keywords=footie+6+months) (nb+)
  
  
• 3-5 [Nighties] (https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Unisex-Baby-Shoulder-Elephant-Months/dp/B0133JD17S/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1479839134&sr=1-3&keywords=sleep+nightgowns) (one size fits 0-6ish months)
  
  
  

All right. So amazon is pissing me off. Here's what I need you to do. Add any of these you like to one of your lists?

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSGWUQ
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HB97E8O
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WU0P6F2
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Baby-Boys-Newborn-Preemie/dp/B00WU0NWB2
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Baby-Boys-Newborn-Preemie/dp/B009QZKTII
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Toile-Footie-Preemie/dp/B018YBCCG6
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Toile-Footie-Preemie/dp/B018YBCH6G
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Toile-Footie-Preemie
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Footie-Safari-Preemie/dp/B003KG9Z84
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Little-Me-Baby-Boys-Sailboats-Preemie/dp/B00WH1CVPC
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Luvable-Friends-Preemie-Sleep-Anchor/dp/B01LXYEUH4
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Winbright-Lovely-Striped-Footed-Sleeper/dp/B010OXFLFQ
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Luvable-Friends-Preemie-Bodysuit-Pants/dp/B00HB97HGS

I got mine last night and it had a an aveno bottle, lotion, 2 pack newborn diaper sample, bottle of coconut water and this footie with hat in newborn size.

Magnetic footie pj's.... the future is here y'all.