What do you dress a baby in for a funeral?
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maril332
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| I was thinking as a knee jerk reaction that you would put them in black. MIL said black is too harsh for a 4 month old. I mean, she wears black stretch pants like once a week but whatever. What have you put infants in for funerals? |
Anonymous
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what ever is clean. I had dressed my DD for a wedding - she had an exploding poop before we walked out the door. Grabbed the next dress.
Do not over think it - but bring backup clothes for yourself. |
Anonymous
| Oh my God I read this wrong. I am SO glad this thread isn't what I thought it was going to be. |
Anonymous
| Just a nice outfit. I went to a funeral in the winter with a newborn. She wore black leggings with a white top with flowers on it- a regular outfit from Macy's. I would just put her in a nice outfit that she would wear to church or if, very young, a regular onesie. |
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| Do people bring babies to funerals? |
Anonymous
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We went to three close family funerals during my daughter's first year - total nightmare! She was 3 months old at funeral #1 and wore a pale yellow and white dress (it was summer) with white/black trumpette mary jane socks. I thought it was fine and she seemed to blend well. At funerals #2 and #3, she wore this dress: http://www.rufflebutts.com/black-corduroy-jumper-ruffled-dress.html with the same accessories (tights, undershirt, bow) as the model. She was 6 months and 11 months, respectively.
I don't know if you want any funeral advice but after going to so many, I would just make sure that you have another family member or close friend who can be ready to take the baby if she starts fussing, especially if you were close to the deceased and don't want to have to leave halfway through. If the funeral is during naptime and she is on a set schedule, you may want to think about getting a sitter (learned that one the hard way), otherwise you should be fine to bring her. Make sure you have a few toys, plenty of pacifiers bottles etc. Good luck and I am sorry for your loss! |
Anonymous
Are we talking a funeral service at a church or a wake which isn't quite as formal and people stroll in and out during various hours? People may not even notice so don't over think it. They are there to pay condolences not to ooh and ahh over your baby. |
Anonymous
Clearly. |
Anonymous
| DD was 3 mon at a winter funeral and wore a pink little me footed-romper-onesie thing. She slept most of the time. I also wore a pink sweater over a black t short and black sweat pants bc I couldn't fit into anything else. |
Anonymous
| At 4 months, something clean. I'd pick something nice, but not funeral-specific. |
Anonymous
Go away. |
Anonymous
No they just like talking about it. |
Anonymous
I took my 3 month old. My cousin died. We were very close. He wanted the baby to be there. |
Anonymous
| Something nice that isn't too showy. I don't think it has to be black. |
Anonymous
| Nobody cares. What ever is easiest for you. The baby will be a moment of brightness during a sad time |