000 is no longer just a number to phone in an emergency

My son has started wearing 000 size clothes. I'd expected he would grow out of his 0000 onesies after two or three weeks but it's taken him three months. My learning is that 000 is not a universal size.
I've got teeny tiny t-shirts, shorts and jumpsuits that are all labelled 000 but are certainly not the same size. Some shirts fit nicely while others float around his shoulders.

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. After all, I know from my own wardrobe the massive difference in sizes between brands. But still, it was something I didn't know before and now I do. Which by my definition is something learnt.

I now also know which jumpsuits are best in terms of practicality versus those that are adorable but a pain in the butt to get on and off an wriggling baby.

I was given a very cute outfit when he was born that had 17 buttons! Thirteen of which had to be undone each and every time I needed to change his nappy.

This knowledge will come in handy when it comes to buying gifts for my two girlfriends who are expecting babies this year.