Things I have learned about baby clothing.

My daughter has A LOT of clothes. A scary amount, actually. Now she has slowed down growing, it's not nearly as bad as when she would only last in size for a couple of months. Sometimes, things would only get worn once. I always felt that this was a sickening testament to how rich we are as society, that a small child could accumulate so much stuff. However, I also learned to look after her clothes really well, so here are some tips, some Australia/Brisbane centric.

• If a stain won't come out on the first soak, try hand washing, if it still won't come out, soak it every load until comes out. It almost always will.
• Carrot and bolognaise are HORRIBLE to get out of your child's clothes. You are better off feeding them nude.
• If it can't be soaked, don't buy it.
• A tumble dryer is your best friend.
• If it says on the label "do not tumble dry", dry it on low heat. I have never ruined anything by ignoring this label.
• If it needs handwashing, you don't need it
• If you have a winter baby, you need at least one woollen hat and jumper. They DO need hand washing, but are the warmest thing you can get, so ignore previous rule.
• 3000 bibs, singlets and socks are not enough. Make it 6000. Actually, at least 20 bibs, singlets and socks. Little hats don't go amiss either.
• Everyone will buy you wraps. I had so many. Don't buy yourself wraps. 
• Muslin wraps are the best for breastfeeding. Don't buy any expensive special designed crap, because that's all it is.
• If you are planning on using disposable nappies, wait for sales. Big W has GREAT sales on Huggies. Stock up then. A box (108 NB, 99 Crawler) represents about a month.
• If you plan to use cloth, go to the Children and Babies Expo. They have samples you can handle, people to give you advice and excellent deals.
• Washers are cheaper and gentler on your baby's skin than even Huggies sensitive skin products. Target sells ten packs that are about $5 and they are the perfect size and thickness.
• Anything from Target will wash better, fit better and last longer than anything else. This includes Pumpkin Patch, all the DJs and Myer brands, Kmart and Big W. Best and Less is a very close second to Target.
• If you want gorgeous stuff that is unique, Australian made, inexpensive and well made, make the time to go to a Mummy Market. There are lots of them. My one of choice is the Ipswich Handmade Expo. There's also the Mummy Tree Market, the Butterfly Tree Market and the Mumma Market.
• Alternatively, buy off Facebook sellers. They are actually awesome.
• Bonds Wondersuits and singlets are expensive. This is because they are the best. Target and Best and Less often have sales that put them at a price that is comparitive to the home brand.
• No matter what you dress your child in, someone will, at some point, incorrectly identify your child's gender. This has happened to me at least twice while Lily was dressed extremely girly.

Anyway, I think that's all. Mummys feel free to add in the comments!