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Bringing baby home from hospital
I have ben debating what to dress her in. Would a onesie, layette nightgown
and a blanket be enough for mid-November in the Northeast? The temps could be as low as 20 degrees. I don't want to overdress her as I am afraid of her suffocating in the car seat. I have a bunting, but even though it says newborn, it seems a bit large. Thanks in advance- Erin, edd #1 11-12 |
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I have ben debating what to dress her in. Would a onesie, layette nightgown
and a blanket be enough for mid-November in the Northeast? The temps could be as low as 20 degrees. I don't want to overdress her as I am afraid of her suffocating in the car seat. I have a bunting, but even though it says newborn, it seems a bit large. First of all, I'm not sure how she would suffocate in her car seat, nomatter HOW heavily you dressed her, unless the clothing included things that covered her face. Second, how large the bunting is in comparison to the baby depends, surely, how how large the baby turns out to be. It may be a bit large for her, or it may be a perfect fit, or too small. In any case, unless it's so large/thick that it keeps the carseat straps from fitting snugly, this really isn't a problem. (Well, too small would be a problem, but not too large.) Third, it would depend somewhat, surely, on your situation. How long is the journey home? WIll you be carrying her across a large open parking lot or several blocks to the bus stop -- or taking her from heated hospital into heated (or at least well sheltered) parking garage into heated car into heated garage into heated house? Third, why not wait until you see what the weather is like. YOu don't say how long you expect to be in the hospital, but unless it's an unually brief stay, you can have DH or some other helper bring appropriate clothes from home. If it's fairly warm, a onesie, nightie and blanket (which goes OVER the carseat straps once you get her in the car) should be ample (Plus maybe a hat as well.) If it's very cold, she'll need more. Thanks in advance- Erin, edd #1 11-12 Naomi CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator (either remove spamblock or change address to to e-mail reply.) |
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"Steve and/or Erin" wrote in message ... I have ben debating what to dress her in. Would a onesie, layette nightgown and a blanket be enough for mid-November in the Northeast? The temps could be as low as 20 degrees. I don't want to overdress her as I am afraid of her suffocating in the car seat. I have a bunting, but even though it says newborn, it seems a bit large. Thanks in advance- Erin, edd #1 11-12 I plan to use a footed sleeper and a fleece blanket if I need it. You are only going to go from the hospital to the car and it's not that long. She'll be fine. You could also get one of those fleece car seat covers since she'll be in the infant seat through the winter. JennP. |
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Steve and/or Erin wrote:
I have ben debating what to dress her in. Would a onesie, layette nightgown and a blanket be enough for mid-November in the Northeast? The temps could be as low as 20 degrees. I don't want to overdress her as I am afraid of her suffocating in the car seat. I have a bunting, but even though it says newborn, it seems a bit large. Your idea sounds fine. In most hospitals, they let your support person go get the car and drive right up to the door, so all you and baby have to do is cross those three or so feet of weather. -- Anita -- |
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Sounds appropriate. I have brought home my kiddos in outfits that have long
sleeves and full legs-whether a twopiece cotton outfit or snap up one piece deal. I way overdressed the first and he didn't fit in the straps of the carseat so we condensed to an outfit with a blanket over the top. All had little hats. Warmly, Kelly #4 2/12/05 "Steve and/or Erin" wrote in message ... I have ben debating what to dress her in. Would a onesie, layette nightgown and a blanket be enough for mid-November in the Northeast? The temps could be as low as 20 degrees. I don't want to overdress her as I am afraid of her suffocating in the car seat. I have a bunting, but even though it says newborn, it seems a bit large. Thanks in advance- Erin, edd #1 11-12 |
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