going home outfit question--November baby

[nicknack]

Hi everyone!
I am due in early November and live in the Boston area, so chances are, it could be fairly chilly when I will be taking my baby home.
What would you suggest I get to bring him/her home in? A bunting/snowsuit type thing would be too much and hard to deal with in the carseat, wouldn't it? Should I just do lots of layers and then blankets in the car? Or a one-piece thick sort of thing over a onsie? I know this is early, but there is still some winter stuff on sale, so if I can get a bargain, I would love to!
Thanks!
Nicole

[Rachels]

Baby Gap sells some nice thick button-up suits, and something like that might work here. Or just a warm snapsuit with a hat and blankets. You should avoid onesies at first because they can irritate the cord.

Where in Boston are you? There are several of us here.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[colleenfs]

I live near Boston as well. Where are you delivering?

Don't even try to get a snowsuit on your baby, perhaps not even through the first winter. If you can find a lightweight bunting like the Lands End ones http://www.landsend.com/cd/ov/prod/0,,2_17273_17279_17707_80217_58664_,00.html?sid=05 10000941457105020&mode=GRAPHIC&refer=/cd/frontdoor/&fromsearch=1, that will probably be your best bet. Also, you might like to look at the Bundle Me to go on the infant carseat. http://store.babycenter.com/product/gear/car_seats/carseat_toys/4227

I would dress the baby in a side snap undershirt until the cord comes off. Then you can use over the head onesies. Then get the smallest (baby will be likely be swimming in even a 0-3 month size) long sleeved footed stretchy or pajamas you have and dress baby in that. If it has a zipper instead of snaps, it'll be even easier til you get the hang of dressing a squirming newborn. You can then put baby in the bunting. Should be just fine to get home. Congratulations!

Colleen
Mama to Julia 1-10-02

[nicknack]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will check those out! I am currently living in Roslindale, but we're hoping to move to Andover sometime this year (hopefully before the baby is born). I'm delivering at St. Elizabeth's in Brighton...where are you guys?!

[Rachels]

Quincy! Not far at all.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[Rachels]

Check the lounge, you guys! I put a Boston roll-call post there.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02

[kaitlinsmommy]

My daughter was born last November and it was fairly cold when we brought her home. We dressed her in a sleeper with a t-shirt underneath & just used a couple blankets. I had ordered the Land's End bunting (size 0-3 months) but it was still way too big for her when she was 2 months old so I returned it. It is just hard to get a newborn baby in a bunting or snowsuit. But you can return items to Land's End at anytime (even a year later) so that is an option if you decide to get one.

[bnme]

I bought my January baby home in the snow. He was wearing a long sleeve tee covered by a fleece button up (sweater style) and cotton pants and booties. I had a Bundle me in the car seat and also an extra blanket. I think the Bundle Me (or similar product) is a MUST for winter babies!

[Denyse]

I had Brett in onesies from day one with no problems. Our doc said it was fine but it's a personal preference thing...Anyhow, if you are comfy w/ it, I'd put your litle one in a onesie and a warm outfit. Don't forget a hat and a couple of warm blankies. We brought Brett home in a onesie, socks, fleece pants, fleece shirt and a hat. Since it was pretty cold, in his carseat, I covered him with a light blanket and a thicker blanket and then hung a fleece blanket over the canopy to block the cold air.

[nicknack]

Thanks so much for all of these suggestions! I really appreciate it!
nicole