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June 15, 2016 by admin

Clothes for your Newborn

I loved shopping when I was pregnant. I was so excited to buy cute little outfits for my little bean. It was my favorite pastime. Once I hit 24 weeks, I began making long lists for the baby, things I needed and things I loved to have for the newborn.

Clothes for your Newborn

Buying Clothes for your Newborn

Here are a few tips for shopping for your baby specially if you are a first time mom:

  1. Make a list of the number of items you will need for your newborn. If you have a baby shower, it is wise to wait till it’s over so that you can return whatever you don’t need. It’s better to buy clothing in 0-3 months sizing rather than NB sizing. Once my baby hit the 9 month mark, I began using tees and shorts, shortalls with polos and other 2 piece outfits. Until then, I preferred one-piece clothing. This was my list for my little boy who was born during summer:
    * Body Suits/Onesies – 6
    * Side Snap Suits – 3
    * Outfit for Church – 1
    * Baptism Outfit – 1
    * Socks – 4 to 6 pairs
    * Cotton Sleepers/Pyjamas (zipper and not press buttons) – 6
    * Romper – 2
    * Cotton Coveralls (footless) – 2
    * Matching Shirt & Pant Outfits – 2 (We rarely used these during the first 2 months)
    * Cotton Blankets – 3 or 4
    * Swaddling Blanket – 1
    * Bibs and Burp Clothes – Atleast 6
  2. Stay away from Jeans and other heavier material for newborn babies. Cotton is your best friend during summer.
  3. I never used hats with my newborn. The hospital gave us 2 which we used for the first week.
  4. My mom also bought couple of sleeveless cotton tanks but we didn’t use it much. I preferred body suits to tanks.
  5. Shortalls keep falling off the shoulder but they definitely look cute on a newborn.
  6. Pants and shorts can be snug on a newborn’s waist. I waited for 3 months before trying those on my baby boy.
  7. Keep in mind that your newborn may not prefer being swaddled. It’s wise to buy just 1 swaddle initially. We used the Halo Swaddle until 8 months.
  8. I loved the Clearance section at Kohls. I would often find body suits for $1-$2 and other adorable outfits for less than $5. Whenever, I had a 30% Discount Coupon, I would visit Kohls and buy clothes in sizes ranging from 0-24 months. Also, their website has lot more stuff than you will find in the store. We bought the baby’s crib, bath tub and plenty of other useful stuff online from Kohls.com.
  9. I also bought clothing from Amazon.com for great prices. I found the Gerber and Disney clothing to be reasonable priced on Amazon.
  10. I had a price range (budget) and would often stick to it while shopping. Again, I didn’t want to splurge on baby clothes. I know many people are comfortable with hand-me-downs. This is what I approximately spent on each piece of clothing:
    * Body Suits/Onesies – $1-$3
    * Outfit for Church – $7-$10
    * Cotton Sleepers/Pyjamas – $5-$7
    * Romper – $3-$5
    * Cotton Coveralls (footless) – $3-$5
    * Matching Shirt & Pant Outfits – $2-$6
    * Shorts – $3-$4
    * Tees – $2-$3
    * Pants – $4-$6
  11. Dressing for winter can be little more tricky with a newborn. Since my baby was born in summer, we didn’t buy winter clothes in the 0-6 month range. Also, keep in mind that you need to buy clothing one size bigger for winter. Here is what I used during winter with my baby boy:
    * Zippered Fleece Sleepers/Pyjamas – 4
    * Fleece Bunting – 1
    * Fleece Pants – 3
    * Thermal Tees – 3
    * Full Sleeve Bodysuits – 3
    * Fleece Pullover Hoodies without Zippers – 3
    * Fleece Jacket – 1
    * Thicker Blanket – 1
    * Sweater Vest – 1
  12. I made the mistake of buying a few Fleece Jumpsuits/Coveralls with snaps for my baby boy. Somehow, they were a pain with all the press buttons and the crotch area would be ridiculously snug. Better to stick on with Fleece Sleepers with Zippers.

July 20, 2011 by admin

Jumping Beans Newborn & Infant Apparel for Sale

Kohls has Jumping Beans Newborn & Infant Apparel for Boys & Girls at Clearance Prices.

Newborn Tees, Tanks, Bodysuits, Capris are all on Sale for $4.40. The same are also available for Infants from 12 months – 24 months.

If you have a 30% Discount Coupon, you can buy each of these for $3.08. A few of these from the Jumping Beans Collection are shown below. They look absolutely cute. These are 100% Cotton and are machine washable.

Infant & Newborn Apparel for Sale

Infant & Newborn Apparel for Sale

Try using this Coupon Code if you are shopping Online – SAVENSUMMER for 30% discount. You can always get free shipping from Kohl’s using the Coupon Code FREEMVC.

I have subscribed to the Kohl’s Sale Alerts. So, I get emails whenever there is a Sale.

July 16, 2011 by admin

The Big One Circle Sheet Set

Here is another good Printed Sheet Set from “The Big One” brand at Kohl’s. It isn’t a luxury bedding set but it is really good for daily use. The circle pattern in white & blue looks nice and the sheets are comfortable. These sheets wash well and are wrinkle-free. If you wash the sheets in Cold Water, the colors won’t fade and will last a long time.

I bought the King and Queen Sheet Sets each for $17.00 from Kohls.com after using 30% Coupon. It was a very good deal. I have been using these sheets for more than 2 years.

The Big One Circle Sheet Set

The Big One Circle Sheet Set

Kohl’s often has Bed & Bath Sale. Keep an eye-open and you can grab these sheet sets for a reasonable price.

Try using this Coupon Code if you are shopping Online – SAVENSUMMER for 30% discount. You can always get free shipping using the Coupon Code FREEMVC.

July 16, 2011 by admin

Martex Wavy Striped Sheet Set

This is another Classic Sheet Set which I found at Kohl’s and it fit my budget perfectly. This Martex Wavy Striped Sheet Set looks bright and classy. It is really soft and the sheets haven’t faded after 3 years of use. They do not wrinkle and can be folded out of the dryer. The Colors will definitely last for a long time if you wash it in Cold Water.

I purchased the King Sheet Set for $24.50 and the Queen Set for $17.50 when Kohl’s had an Online Sale, plus an additional 30% Discount Coupon. These sheets are excellent for ordinary use as they are comfortable. They aren’t luxurious but will do if you are on a budget.

Martex Wavy Stripes Sheet Set

Martex Wavy Stripes Sheet Set

Try using this Coupon Code if you are shopping Online – SAVENSUMMER for 30% discount. You can always get free shipping from Kohl’s using the Coupon Code FREEMVC.

I have subscribed to the Kohl’s Sale Alerts. So, I get emails whenever there is a Sale.

I found the same Sheet Set on Amazon.com but it was way too expensive. The Twin Sheet Set was $39.99 excluding shipping.

 

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