Finding clothes for your precious little one is extremely exciting and fun and VERY expensive. You want your child to have the best of the best but without spending a butt load of money on one onesies that they will surly grow out of by next week.
As a first time mom and Single mom I knew I wasn't going to have a lot of money for buying baby clothes. However I was having a baby girl and was excited to dress her up in all sorts of cute dresses and other girly girl clothes.
As soon as I knew gender I began looking for good deals. My favorite thing to do was to look on Swap Shops off of facebook. They are the best! Its all local so I don't have to drive forever to get the stuff. It took me a couple weeks but I finally found a lady selling all her baby clothes from her daughter newborn- 12 months. I bought just about all of my daughters clothes for 35 dollars. 0-0 I know right! Super cheap and There was a lot of cute clothes in there! Not to mention my friend had a friend who was selling hers and she split the price with me and we had even more baby clothes. So I personally spent 50 for the first year of my daughters life. Not to mention we received a lot from our baby shower too!
I personally couldn't imagine doing it any different! The clothes she had were clean and adorable and cheap. I really can't imagine spending much more than I did because the first year goes so fast... they grow out of those cute clothes and soon you getting rid of those clothes and looking for more.
I guess if you have the money go for it! But I wouldn't go over board save that money for your baby's college fund or someday when you need diapers or when your car breaks down. The first year of there lives are extremely important and I know you want the best of the best for your children but realize that it doesn't matter how much you spend or if their clothes are name brand. What matters is if they know you loved them and cared for them. Pay attention to ever detail your child does because someday those will only be pictures of clothes and memories. Live in the moment!
Honestly though if your a first time mom trying to figure out what you need.... DON"T STRESS! Most everything you will get at your baby shower or you will figure it out as the time goes on. Enjoy being pregnant and try not to get overwhelmed! It will be fine. If your a worry wart like me its easier said than done, You will be fine though.
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