Hi Girls,

Ok so this might sound like a really silly question but I seriously dont know. I would like to know what size your bub was in when he/she was born. And for how long were they in that size before they moved up?
I have heaps of 000 because knowing I am a tall person and so is DH, I have a feeling bubs will be around 8 pounds +. (weird theory lol)
I am wondering whether I will need 0000 or not?

Sorry again if this seems like a stupid question,
Thanks
Amy

I can't see your ticker, but I think you are due in November? My DD was born in December and lived (literally) in a singlet and nappy for about 3 months, due to the heat (we are in Perth). Size 0000 and 000, there isn't all that much difference I found.

My girls were both large (4kg and 4.5kg) they never fitted in 0000 clothes, I do have a few, luckily not many, but they have never yet been worn, maybe this bub will be a little smaller. I agree that summer babies don't need much in the way of clothing, my DD2 (november baby) wore one piece singlet suits over a nappy most the time.

My 1st was 3.8kg and he wore 0000 for about 6 weeks - he did grow quickly though. He was a spring baby and even when it was hot he wore little outfit - we had aircon and I like to see babies dressed JMO.

My 2nd was 2.9kg and 00000 were far too big on him and he wore those for quite a while. He grew a lot slower. We didn't have massive amounts of clothes for either of them and they wore everything they had.

DS was about 8lb something, and he fitted into 0000's for about three - four weeks, he seemed to have long legs!

but that being said, I had him in those bonds baby nighties for the 1st few weeks, he was our 1st and I figured I have enough to worry about trying to work out which way was up without having to worry about clothes too!

I only started putting him in jumpsuits and things on a regular basis from 8-10 weeks I think.

My biggest baby (4.66kg) didnt wear 0000 at all. Hes a January kid so was mostly in summer jumpsuits. My DD was in 0000 until she was 2 mths. She was 3.5kg born but isnt piling on the weight. Shes in 000 for pretty much everything except singlet suits whetecshe needs 00. My eldest was 2.93kg and we bought a few 00000 for him. Pants are dependent on nappies too. I find most clothes arent designed for a cloth bum and things that dont stretch are usually needed in a bigger size.

Thankyou so much for your replies.
I think Ill get a few more 0000 and maybe some more 00 but pretty sure Ive got enough 000 lol.
All your help is greatly appreciated. Its so hard to guess what bubs size is going to be like and whether he will be a quick grower or what lol. Yes he's going to be a November bub. But I live in Melbourne and we all know what this place is like with the weather, so trying to get a variety of things.

Thanks again, hope this helps others in a similar boat
Amy x

Tilly was born 3.1kgs , discharged at 2.9kgs.

I'm very short (5foot) but she was soo long!! But she wore 0000's for about 4-5 weeks i think?!

I think (in my experience!!) there is a bit of a difference with how fast they grow depending on if they are fed breast milk or formula.
She was breast fed (mostly expressed - fed by bottle) for 4 weeks, but once she was on formula she chumped up and seemed to move through clothing faster.
However i only have 1, so can't say whether it was the formula or it might have been just how she grew.

But either way - i would buy a few 0000's of each item and if you need more- you can always buy some after bub is born!

People told me that because Tilly was born mid-summer i wouldn't need any long/warm clothing - but i did!! I had to rush out the day i got out of hospital to buy a heap of wondersuits and onesies, long sleeve body suits, and beanies!
I also dressed Tilly so she was warm and didnt need anything more than a muslin/sheet in her cot. I was very worried about sids..

DD was born 7 pound 9 and I mainly put her in 000s. The only thing I really found too big for her was some pants, but I like jumpsuits better for newborns 0000s definitely fit better though. It just depends if you want to spend more really.