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Q: would newborn clothes fit a 9lb baby?

My baby is estimated to be 8-9lbs. I know the weight might be off after he's born. But I was just wondering if newborn clothes would fit a 9lb baby. I didn't buy much newborn because I know he will be growing out of them fast. I mostly have 0-3 months. Thanks in advance ladies. :)

This question was asked Dec. 6, 2012 1:55am
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Answered by turtlegirl - Jan. 22, 2013 10:38pm

I got all of our NB clothes in neutral colors from my sister in law, specifically for this reason. If I have an eight pound baby, we'll end up buying all new clothes in three weeks anyway. Might as well use hand me downs at first!

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Answered by kCharleneS - Jan. 7, 2013 5:58am

I made the mistake of getting just newborn clothes for my son last time (I was only 17 lol I didn't know any better) and premie clothes because most babies are too small for newborn clothing from a mother of 6 so I took her word for it. Big mistake. My son was 8 pounds 2 ounces and 21 inches tall and the newborn clothes fit him perfectly for about two to three weeks. Some of the clothes were never worn and we had to go buy more to fit him. I'd buy only a few newborn clothes and then stick to 0-3 months.

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Answered by monroezelda - Dec. 8, 2012 6:58pm

My first was 8.12 an only 0 to 3 fitted, can depend on length too.

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Answered by a member - Dec. 6, 2012 4:54pm

Babies tend to lose a few lbs before gaining again. You may want a couple that size but I'd buy more in 0-3. Regardless of birth weight, they just grow fast!

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Answered by a member - Dec. 6, 2012 4:05pm

I think it also depends on the brand. I know with Carter's they say newborn is for up to 8lbs. But even if your baby fits into NB size, they outfit will probably only be worn once. You're probably better off getting 0-3 months size--he probably will get more use out of it. Congratulations.

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Answered by gemma1991 - Dec. 6, 2012 7:11am

newborn wont fit a 9lb baby for long maby not at all i never really bothered with newborn size i put mine into 0-3 straight away fit nicely and much longer alli had to do was roll sleeves up
i wouldn't go by what they estimate they said my 1st baby was gonna be 8-9lb she was 7lb 4oz they say the one im due now in 2 weeks is gonna be 8-9lb and i just laughed and nod will soon see

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Answered by a member - Dec. 6, 2012 4:03am

my son was 8.10 when he was born didnt have any nb clothes had to go out and buy some cause 0-3months was way to big so i deaf would take both to the hospital :)

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Answered by ldsmommy2 - Dec. 6, 2012 4:02am

My son was born 9 lbs 2 oz. We took both a newborn outfit and a 0-3 month outfit to the hospital and he fit the newborn outfit perfectly. He stayed in newborn sizes for about a week and a half and then was fully in 0-3 month.

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Answered by momtobe1992 - Dec. 6, 2012 3:20am

Thanks ladies! I'll definitely take newborn and 0-3 month clothes when I go to the hospital. :)

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Answered by looney - Dec. 6, 2012 2:33am

My baby is currently 9 lb, and he fits newborn clothes perfectly, but i am starting to put him in 0-3 month. So get a few newborn outfits for a nice fit, but dont go overboard on NB.

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