How many baby clothes do you take to the hospital?

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I started packing my baby's hospital bag, when I realized I have no idea what and how many pieces of baby clothes to take to the hospital.. Any ideas?

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I the just the going home outfit. My first kid stayed in the hospital with me for 5 days and she was just in a diaper with a blanket and hat the whole time. The umbilical cord is still hanging out there, so we didn't really clothe our kid much until that fell off.

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I'm taking 4 going home worthy outfits. I'm due in prime snow time and want to have several outfits incase we end up staying at a hotel or something for a bit...I'm delivering out of town about an hour and a half from my home, so I thought it would be a good idea to have extra of everything just in case

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I plan to bring 3 outfits. I'm hoping for a vbac,  but if I have a cesarean again, I'll be in the hospital an extra day. My hospital has no issues with me putting clothes on baby. If we need a longer stay or more clothes for some reason, I'll just send my husband or other family to bring some back to the hospital.

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My hospital provides diapers, wipes and formula.. Im taking like 3 outfits, hats, socks and mittens. Blankets and burp clothes...!

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It depends on how long you plan to stay really.. I'm having a planned c-section, so I'll be there for about 3 days... I'm bringing 8 outfits, 3 hats, 4 pairs of mittens and socks. The hospital will supply burp rags and swaddling blankets. If you are having a regular delivery, you should only need like 2 outfits, a pair of mittens, a hat, and a pair of socks. Hope this helps!

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Many hospitals don't let you put clothes on the baby. My hospital provided side snap t shirts for my son, a blanket, and a hat.  They feel that in case of an emergency, they need to be able to get the baby's clothes off immediately.  I didn't put any of his own clothes on him until we were going home.  He was also a summer baby, so I really didn't need much.  This time around, I will definitely bring my own hats and socks. He was swaddled in the hospital, so I didn't really need the gloves to protect his face.

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I have two coming home outfits (one newborn and one 0-3) and three sleepers in each newborn and 0-3 size just in case! I'd rather be over packed than under packed

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2 going home outfits  (2 different sizes based on estimated weight)

2 side snap t-shirts

2 onsies

Socks  (only if needed with outfit)

Hand mittens (baby scratches face)

2 hats

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2 outfits... just incase 1 gets messy you have a backup.😊

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My hospital also said that while he is in the hospital he can only wear what is provided by them. I am going to pack two outfits - one in newborn size and one in 0-3 months in hopes that one of them will fit :-)

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