I didn't have much of an idea what to expect before the cast. It made packing difficult. What I suggest to any parents out there still waiting for casting is to size up on the tops and not even bother bring the current sized tops even if they seem a bit big. The cast will be larger than you expect even with researching and looking at videos or pictures. We know E's cast weighs 2 lbs and 3 oz. Her weight a few days before the cast was 18 lbs 1 oz and she weighed in at the pedi this week at 20 lbs 4 oz. I did not purchase any fleece tops because the cast itself is quite warm and I did not want to overheat E so we stuck to cotton shirts. For her winter coat I actually needed to go up 2 sizes. So in pre-cast size she took 12 month clothes but post casting she wears 18 month with a 24 month jacket. We have to roll sleeves up quite a bit or her little hands would be lost.
Since people seem to be finding this post through searches I wanted to add an update. If you have a strapless cast I suggest using a onesie underneath. You can get the tank top style to cut down on how warm it is but when there are no straps the shirt gets all stuck up inside of the cast. Having the undershirt helps keep it out. Also if food or liquid gets splashed you have another layer of protection. I didn't have luck with the cast that had straps because the straps were so high up and it was hard to wear onesies. Others may find a different arrangement is better.
Also remember to bring smaller clothes to the hospital for cast removal or your baby will look like a deflated balloon :)
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