Our babies grow at a slower rate, so I personally wouldn't worry about a variety of bigger sizes. When writing this, Isaiah (type III) is 14 months old and swimming in size 3-6 months clothes. Definitely request newborn size and 0-3 to start out for the first year.
Avoid onesies at first. Stick to what I lovingly call "snap-happy" clothes. Carters always has a line that they call "creepers", they are the uniform of our OI babies.
You want cotton clothes. No fleece. Our babies sweat more than a typical baby.
No footies. It stinks because they are so freaking cute...but if your baby has severely bowed legs, they will restrict him/her from being able to move well and you want them moving those leggies!
Movement=muscle=protecting those bones.
If you want long sleeve, make sure to look for pieces that snap down both legs, like this:
(I think they are often referred to as "sleepers".) It's like going on a scavenger hunt with these pieces, but trust me, they will be your go-to in colder climates.
For girls, the company Zutano sometimes offers dresses that button all the way down. Leg warmers are great, especially for when one leg is in a splint. Adult knee socks and kids' tights work well to use as leg warmers too, just cut them to size. :)
More info to come. :)
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