After your baby shower, buy the remaining essentials you didn't receive as gifts.

Many babies outgrow newborn (NB) sizes in just a few weeks; focus your budget more on 0–3 month items. When Should You Start Buying Baby Stuff? - HiPP Organic

Focus on finishing the checklist and preparing for the first few weeks at home.

List must-haves like a Crib and Car Seat to set financial goals early.

Finishing the nursery, buying consumables (diapers/wipes), and packing the hospital bag. Detailed Buying Strategy

People love gifting tiny outfits. Focus your own money on boring but essential items (like health kits or plain onesies) and wait until after the shower for the "cute" stuff.

This is often when energy levels are highest and the anatomy scan (around ) provides more certainty.

If buying ahead, ensure the clothing size matches the season the baby will be at that age (e.g., don't buy a newborn-sized snowsuit for a summer baby).