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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 15, 2011 by admin

Corelle Livingware Winter Frost 5-Piece Bowl Set

I wanted to replace all my plastics which I use in the microwave for health reasons. I was searching for good Corelle Bowls which could be used for microwave heating as well as serving. I found this Corelle Livingware Winter Frost White Fun Packs on amazon.com for sale.

The set has 1 big Serving Bowl (2 Quarts) and 4 individual bowls (28 ounce). The Serving Bowl is big enough to hold Rice, Noodles or Indian Curries for a family of  3-4. The smaller bowls are really good for heating leftovers/curries/sides & for serving noodles, soups, cereal, oat-meal and so on.

Corelle Winter Frost Bowls

Corelle Winter Frost Bowls

The bowls are plain white and are excellent for daily use. Corelle is light-weight, break & chip resistant, durable, microwave & dishwasher safe.

I purchased the set for $15.99 on Amazon and it has been a worth-while investment. I don’t have to worry about chemicals leeching into my food from plastics.

The Set is currently selling for $23.42 on amazon.com. It is available at Walmart for $19.97 and at Sears for $26.99.  Keep an eye on Amazon sales & you will find the set for a lower price.

July 15, 2011 by admin

Pulsar Women’s Crystal Gold-Tone Watch

I bought this lovely Pulsar dress watch from Amazon.com in 2009. It is a dainty gold-tone watch with Swarovski crystals and mother-of-pearl dial. The watch looks very pretty. The only negative (if you consider so) is that the watch doesn’t have a ‘seconds’ hand but that doesn’t seem to bother me.

I purchased this lovely watch for $32 from amazon.com and it was a striking deal. It is currently unavailable on Amazon. It is selling for $66 on Ashford.com and $99 on Nextdaywatches.com.

Pulsar Gold-tone Crystal Watch

Pulsar Gold-tone Crystal Watch

The same watch is also available in dual tone – silver & gold.

July 14, 2011 by admin

Armitron Silver Tone Barrel Watch

The first time, I purchased this lovely Armitron watch from Amazon.com as a gift for my sister for $45. This year, we purchased it online from Kohls.com using a 30% Coupon and it was a real deal. We gifted it to our cousin and she liked it a lot.

This is a stunning silver-tone watch with Swarovski Crystals and Mother-of-Pearl dial. It is a dress watch but isn’t too flashy. It can also be used for casual wear. The crystals are smug and the color doesn’t fade. My sister has been using this watch or over 2 years.

Armitron® Silver Tone Barrel Watch at Kohl’s

sale $44.99
regular $59.99
With 30% Coupon, you can easily buy the watch for $31.49 from Kohl’s like I did. I have seen this watch at Walmart and I think it was $45.
Armitron Watch with Crystals

Armitron Silver-tone Watch with Crystals

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.

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