Latest Update on 2 July 2009
Note: if you have any questions etc, do not hestitate to email me at info@mummyknowsbestshop.com
I am more than willing to provide advise...
DISCLAIMER:
this list meant as an info... please do not follow it rigourously... i have found that lots of things that i bought initially are not needed and i ended up having to sell them away... those that i have strikeoff means that i have gotten them for #2...
Gotten this list from somewhere when i was preggy with Ross... will give some comments with it...
Checklist of Purchases
Baby’s Room
Baby Cot - I co-sleep with bb during early months cos it's easier to breast-feed, thus didnt get one till bb was older... With R2, MIL used it during the day. Cos our room is very hot in the noon and she dun like the helper to sit on our bed. At night, R2 slept with me on the bed and we are planning to put everyone in the same room...
Musical mobiles/ Merry-go-round - good to get one... get yr friends etc to get 1 for you... can make it yrself too...
Mattress (3" or 4")
Blanket - get a thin cotton one for singapore weather... otherwise, in aircon room, something like a grobag may be good! Grobag is too hot for singapore weather, that's what i heard from a salesgal... others of thinner material will be great!
Bumper - u need this when bb start to poke their heads thru the cot...
Pillow/bolster case - gotten the infant position bolster and pillow from Robinsons... Babysafe i think...
Bedsheets
Mattress protector
Changing table (optional) - didnt get this lah... any bed or flat surface will do...
Cupboard/Chest of Drawers - might get another one if Ross' one is still not emptied by Jan 09...
Clothes for baby
Mittens/Bootees - i have gotten mittens and bb socks instead...
Cloth Diapers (Traditional white ones, can also be use to wrap baby) - those white traditional ones, MIL reminded me that bb has to be wrapped during 1st month... thus, these diaper clothes are the best in our weather... You can also get a product called 'Swaddle Me' to swaddle the bb when you are going out. Not advisable to use this at home cos the cloth is quite thick.
Cloth Diapers (in replacement for disposable diapers) - Me gotten this when Ross was born... SAVE $, environmentally friendly... easy to use... visit www.mummyknowsbestshop.com for cloth diapers.... Ryan is using more of cloth diapers and i even use it at night...
Disposable Diapers (IF you are not keen on Cloth diapers) - Do not save on disposables when bb is young cos their skin is very sensitive. Use Pampers Newborn. I have yet to try Mamy Poko Newborn but that should be fine too. Nepia is also another good brand to use. For Nepia sizes smaller than M, please call them directly to order and send to home FOC for purchases of 4 packets.
Nappy liners - dun really need if using disposables...
Blouse/shirts - long and short sleeves - for newborns, best buy those with buttons in front or strings...
Suits - pants and long shirts
Rompers - good for going out... cos prevent wind from getting into their tummy... Ross' old ones... mothercare has the best rompers for newborns and bb... pricy but worth it... do not get all white cos if not u will be stressed with the food stains...
Handkerchiefs (get plenty of them)
Face towels - get good quality ones...
Baby bathing
Baby wipes - for going out... ONLY
Cotton wool - for cleanning of bum with water at home
Bath tub - highly recommend Munckin rubber ducky tub...
Anti-slip mat - dun need lah... unless yr hands cant handle the bb...
Bath towel - hmm, might get new ones cos ross will still be using his...
Bath sponge (optional, small cotton handkerchief would suffice)
Baby soap/bath lotion - Love aromababy... pricy but sighz... still think it's good...
Baby shampoo - Aromababy
Baby powder with puff - Aromababy
Laundry for Baby Clothes
Buckets with lids
Basket for baby laundry
Nappy/clothes detergent/softener - we like to use pigeon brand soap powder
Clothes hanger for drying mittens/booties/handkerchiefs
Feeding Baby
Milk bottles (big+small) + teats - for breastfeeding mummies, the small 4oz bottles will do... get glass ones if possible... but note that some of nutrients from breastmilk tends to stick to the glass surface... pros and cons... I honestly prefer BPA-free bottles... but cos of R2 problems with bottles, my advise is not to get too many first. just get at most 2 first and see how the bb responded to that brand before going out to buy more... for R1, i didnt even get any during his first month... this is to force me to breastfeed him! :P
Bottle scrub brush
Warmer cum carrier bag
Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell) - get the ear ones cos they are faster... but remember this type is not very accurate...
Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
Electric Steam Steriliser (Pigeon/Avent) - Ross' old one is still going strong... otherwise, 1 bb gift to request from friends, colleagues is steam sterilier... esp good if you are steralising yr pumps...
Milk containers
Bags/milk bottles to store expressed breastmilk - I love Medela milk bags but they are more pricy... get from www.mummyknowsbestshop.com
Misc
Thermometer - Ear Themometer is very convenient... but apparantly not accurate...
Nail clippers - i gotten the pigeon scissors one for nails instead...
Anti-nappy rash cream (Drapolene) - Aromababy barrier balm is very good for bb with sensitive skin like Ross
Oil for wind (Ru Yi or ‘White Tree Oil’) - Godsend!
Ziplock bags for checkups and outings.
Woodward’s Gripe Water - concern regarding alcohol content... we give millenium from Excel instead...
Polythene bag for soiled diapers
Care of the Umbilical Cord Stump
Sterile swab applicators
Sterile cotton swabs - get from hospital pharmacy... before discharging...
Sterile container for cord spirit - think the hospital will provide a bottle...
Cord spirit
Accessories
Playpen - never had one... we gotten a playmat instead... from Small Small world
Stair/door gates (If you want to separate your baby & pets)
Rubber protectors for bedroom doors
Highchair - highly recommend Graco highchair, pricy but stable... ikea is cheap and good too, just that it's very light...
Stroller - different stage needs different stroller... newborns need those that can be flat.... but these are heavy... thus, then they are older, get maclaren ones, light and not ex...
Pram
Car seats - even if you do not have a car, this is good for bringing newborns around... those with a handle
SLING - very good for breastfeeding, cotton sateen ones from MIM, have a cotton sateen and silk one for dinners...
Toys & Playstuff
Rattle - useful... washing ross old ones...
Mirror
Baby gym - dun really need lah... if have, of course good
Mummy Care
Maternity Dress/top/bottom
Pyjamas with front opening for breast feeding - for hospital stay
Breast pump - good investment... for frequent use, medela pump in style or ameda lactina... those who need advises on breastpumps please email me for more details...
Anti Stretchmark creams - currently using palmer's organic cocoa...
Nursing bras
Maternity bras - Mummyknowsbest is stocking up on some great nursing and maternity bras... stay tune...
Nipple cream for crack nipples
Nursing pads
Disposible cotton panties - get cotton ones for confinement...
Cotton panties (larger size when reach later stage of pregnancy)
Sanitary pads - 1 pack of maternity one will do... the rest of the time, just use normal ones...
Panty liners
Bedroom slippers - good to have... otherwise, just use socks...
Other optional items
Plastic bowl/ container, 10-12 inch diameter for both baby and mother
Electrical HotFlask (autoboil), quick access to boiling water
Thermoflask without autoboil, for mum’s drinking water
Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup
Claypot or earthenware for cooking pig’s trotters in ginger and black vinegar
2 pails for mum’s bathing and face cleansing.
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