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.
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
Finishing the nursery, buying consumables (diapers/wipes), and packing the hospital bag. Detailed Buying Strategy
Furniture like cribs , dressers , and strollers can have long shipping delays; ordering now ensures they arrive and are assembled before you feel too physically tired.
Once you know the gender (if you choose to), you can begin decorating and setting up the nursery.
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).
Finalize your Baby Registry by weeks 20–26 so friends and family have time to shop for your shower.
