Newborn going-home outfit
What to pack for the trip home. Ask your baby's clinician about the rest.
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What MedlinePlus lists
For the baby, MedlinePlus includes a hat and socks, a receiving blanket, and an outfit for the ride home.
Sizes
Baby clothes are sold in size ranges. We cannot say what will fit. We suggest packing two sizes of one plain outfit.
Weather and the trip home
In cold weather, MedlinePlus adds warmer clothes for the trip home. Ask your baby's clinician how to dress your baby for the weather and for the car seat. We give no dressing advice.
Keep it plain
We suggest a plain outfit with simple fastenings. We name no brands and no styles.
Sources: MedlinePlus, What to bring to your labor and delivery; NHTSA, Car Seats and Booster Seats; American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org, Car Seats: Information for Families.
FAQ
General information only, not medical advice. We are not a hospital, birth center, or health care provider, and we cannot tell you what your hospital provides, allows, or requires. Ask your clinician and your hospital or birth center what to bring and what to expect. For car seats, follow the seat maker's instructions and your vehicle owner's manual, and see NHTSA's car seat guidance. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911.
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