You'll need to get everything ready ahead of time before the baby comes home. Make sure your schedule is set up and everything is ready for the big homecoming. Getting everything purchased and set up a for the special day will put your mind at ease.
Since your newborn will quickly outgrow these items why not cut corners and take every advantage of low-cost items. How about hitting a few rummage sales or even borrowing baby clothes from friends?
Clothing companies make errors every day in production and stores will discount the clothing because of it. Flawed clothing means discounted prices. You can save as much as 70% off department store prices if you pick up baby layette items at your local job lots or discount department store.
Buy a size bigger in sleepers and footsies. A month is about the amount of time your baby will spend in a zero to three month size. Save your smallest size clothing for only special occasions. Try to stick with stretchy cotton and terry knits for more comfort.
Sweet pea gowns are a good item to stock up on ahead of time. Another convenient item for babies are drawstring bottom nighties. When baby needs changing, just pull up, change and pull back down.
A pack of cloth diapers made by the Birdseye Company make the best burp rags. Even if you do use disposable diapers having a pack of cotton Birdseye diapers on hand will be a benefit to you. Birdseye diapers have more than one use-they make great burp rags and good for working the bubbles out of baby's tummy. Yard sales, a new mother's dream.
Baby clothes are usually in good condition because the little ones outgrow them so fast. Just stopping at your local thrift store can save you a ton of money on all your baby's needs.
To prevent spreading of germs or getting rashes always launder the baby's clothes before use.
Ivory Snow or Dreft is a mild laundry soap that is best used on babies clothing. Remember baby's skin is delicate so no traces of bleach or laundry soap should be left in the clothing.
It is a good idea to buy name brand clothing for your baby. Quality does count in a variety of ways.
If you plan your shopping right your babies homecoming will be a minimal investment of cash.