Will I defintely need premie clothes?
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Topic: Will I defintely need premie clothes?
Posted By: BellaBoo
Subject: Will I defintely need premie clothes?
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 2:01pm
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Hi all, need some help from the experienced ones! Those that had a small baby, did you need premie clothes? It looks like I will be induced soon because of IUGR and babys estimated weight at 37 weeks was 2.4 kilos. What sized baby fits premie clothes? I dont want to waste money by buying them if they are not going to be needed. I know Kylahsmum had a 6pound bubba that was in premmie clothes for 3wks but would like to also hear others experience. Thanks! ------------- http://lilypie.com">   http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 2:18pm
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You would probably need a few small pieces. If baby is going to be in NNU then they will clothe your baby while in there. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 2:34pm
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Yeah it would pay to get some 00000. Ashleigh stayed in that size until she was at least 7 pounds!! ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Smartmum
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 2:48pm
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I had a 6.6 and she was in premmie clothes for a couple of weeks, i only got a couple so she actually had something she wasnt swimming in. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 3:06pm
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Hi my baby was 6lb 2 (2.8kg) he was a couple of weeks early and he just wore newborn, yes they were a little big but not that big that it was ridiculous, I personally wouldn't waste the money buying prem clothes. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 3:23pm
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A friend just had a bubba at 33 weeks, he is a definate prem, but has to have layers on so the nb stuff doesn't look silly on him. It didn't take long for him to fill out either. I think you will find peopel will give you prem stuff once bubs is born, plus you can always send Dh out to grab something if you need it, so I wouldn't worry about it before bubs is here (my scan showed an 8lb baby, 8lb 4 tops - she was 8lb 10, so I hold little faith in their estimation ability!)
Good luck!! -------------  
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 4:13pm
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I would just stick with newborn size. I think premmie clothes might just be a waste of money. They fill out really quick so although they might be a lil bit then it doesn't matter. Daniel fitted newborn stuff but I had him in 000 stuff even though it was too big.. I just didn't want to put money into clothes he would only fit for a couple of weeks.
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 4:33pm
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Rhiannon was 2.4kgs when born and she was in 00000 clothing, found them at farmers and warehouse...moved up to 0000 about 2 mths later ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 6:31pm
| um Ella arrived at 38 weeks exactly and was 9 pound 8...not a premmie thing on her! and only one newborn oufit fitted her. |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 7:48pm
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Tom was 7lb 5 (3.315kg) and premmie fitted him...but so did NB (it just looked big) I found Pumpkin Patch and Farmers are on the big size. JK and warehouse have some smaller fitting things.
Remember, they do look cuter in clothes that are too big. 
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 8:31pm
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James was 7lb10 although he drop down to 7lb1 and he also fitted prem stuff as well ans NB we just had a few pieces from what people had giving us can't remember how long he was in them maybe four weeks. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 07 December 2007 at 9:25pm
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Caleb was 3kg/6lb10oz and wore premmie for about a week. I only used them because my sister bought them. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 12:03am
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IUGR babies are a bit different than just small full term babies in that they tend to be quite scrawny and skinny and very petite sometimes so smaller clothes are much better. Also they don't tend to get much bigger much quicker like other bubs - depending onthe baby of course but alot tend to stay a bit more petite for a bit longer than a normal newborn might.
From what i have seen (working in a neonatal unit) I would grab some premmie things that are versatile such as nighties etc that are going to fit nicely but won't matter if baby grows a bit too (also means if baby goes on any monitoring in the unit that it's not too fidly dressing them with a nightie on), things like tops and pants - again if baby gets longer in the body then it won't matter too much unlike all in one suits. At 37 weeks unless there are probs, and depending on actual size, baby may even stay with you, or if needed to go to nnu, most bubs of that size might briefly start in an incubator if they're really tiny or can't hold their temp but progress pretty quickly to a normal cot once they can hold own temp... in which case they can be put in their own clothes - sometimes easier to use the nnu's clothes but sooo much nicer in their own - when they're in the neonatal unit isntead of with you it's nice to have them dressed in their own stuff so at least they LOOK like they're yours, not "hospital property" i would imagine, unless bubs has feeding probs or other problems, many IUGR babies are discharged kinda quickish as there's nothing we can do that they can't do at home once they're feeding and growing well, but they don't put on weight too too quickly - depoending on baby's condition and actual weight once it arrives it could be a few days stay to a week or more at least. In short, yes, buy some, but i would stay away from all in ones with feet, or get singlets that dome up under the crotch in 0000 instead of 00000.. definately nighties.. even for boys.. tnt are good and baby factory have a great prem range too, althought pricer. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 8:29am
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My son was 2.9 kg (6 pound 8 oz) and he wore 00000 clothes for a while I think around 2 months. It also depends on how quick they grow. Ollie took a while to grow because I didn't have enough milk supply and ended up having to top up with formula. I think it pays to have a bit of both premmie and NB stuff just in case baby takes a while to grow. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: 3boys
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 8:39am
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My first son was IUGR but not discovered until 39 weeks when I was induced. He was five pounds and I totally agree with mum2paris.
Even at 5lbs we were able to get Josh to wear 0000 clothes once he was out of an incubator and holding his own temp. They were a little big, but were fine and lasted him until he reached about 7 1/2 pounds which was not until about 2 1/2 months old. As mum2paris said I would get a few singles that dome under the legs and have long arms to the wrist. T&T do nighties that are a bit cheaper than the B'Factory ($10) I would recommend those. The only other thing I would suggest would be a good old fashioned knitted hat and booties (my son even wore one in the SCBU) for warmth. I have one un used wollen hat (it was far to small for my last baby) and a few pairs of unused booties (all in white and all very cute) that I could send to you if you wish. Just PM me. I would be happy for them to be used rather than collecting dust 
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 9:20am
I think it depends on you really- if you don't mind rolling sleeves and having slightly baggy clothes on bubs then go for newborn. They'll get more wear that way. Personally I hate putting babies in clothes that don't fit properly so I would get a whole wardrobe in premmie then kick myself when bubs hardly got to wear any of it  ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 10:02am
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jack was only 5lbs 10oz when he was born and he was mostly in gowns til he was 10wks old. this was because he had a hip harness on though, but he wouldn't of fitted into anything anyway, nb t-shirts were dresses on him
i would perhaps get a couple of premmie gowns/nighties and some bodysuits. best of luck.....can i be nosey and ask what IUGR is? ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: BellaBoo
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 11:33am
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Thanks guys. I ended up buying a few bits of premmie stuff this morning. If she dosnt get much wear out of them I dont mind because I will just sell them. I would rather she wears stuff that fits her as NB size would make her look even smaller as it would be swimming on her.
Jack_&_Charli, IUGR is Interuterine growth retardation/restriction. She is classed as asymmetrical as her most of her measurements are normal or close to normal (eg head)but she has less fat and a small abdominal circumference. It is because my placenta stopped working properly at around 35/36 weeks because of my high BP. Thanks for the offer 3boys but my DFs grandmother just made some for us. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 4:04pm
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Sounds like a good plan, Topsy. Ella was a very mid-range weight (7lb8) but looong and skinny - I found some size 00000 bodysuits really good on her for the first month or so, because having her underwear fitting properly helped keep her nappies on nicely, and then it didn't matter if the clothing over that was a little too big. T&T have some good wee-tiny sizes, and if you're after gowns (oh they are fantastic for newborns!!) BabyCity have great (and affordable) cotton ones that you can close up at the end like a sleeping bag, and fold over baby's hands if they like to scratch in their sleep. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 11:30am
| My son was born at 36 weeks and like you he had IUGR, he was 2195 grams and was wearing 5 nought sizes for a few weeks.I think we got his prem clothes from Baby City and Baby Factory.Now at 4 years and 8 months you wouldn't think he was a prem baby he is tall and skinny. |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 12:38pm
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lol Kiwigal.. what i find most funny is that prem clothes are made short and fat.. 99% of prem babies and tall/long and skinny so go get stuff to fit them in length you end up with plenty of body baggy room, lol. hence tops and pants are great as they accomodate a little better for different body lengths ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 10:50am
| Has anyone heard of the prem society (or similar name) that lend clothes? My aunty down in Timaru was talking about them, but don't know if they just do it down there or not (I'm in Chch). I *may* be going down the same route as Topsy, but don't want to shell out for premmie clothes! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 1:26pm
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Contact your local multiple birth club Emz, they'll have details as a lot of multiples are born prem.
I never bothered with prem clothes for the gremlins who were 36-weekers but not really prem weights (6lb8oz and 7lb1oz), I did think about getting some but figured if they were prem they would be in NICU and not need clothes as such, and by the time they came home they would fit 0000. They went straight into 0000 and were in 000 by 6 weeks old. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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