For those new mummy, you can get some reference on what to buy for your little baby and what is needed for the first few months and what to buy. I had compile the list and you may get it from HERE
| Portable Travel Bouncer - Fisher-Price: Portable Newborn To Toddler Rocker |
| DIAPER BAGS |
| STROLLER- advice to buy from newborn. |
| Car seat (Good brands are Maxi Cosi, Peg Perego & Britax). Get one you can use from newborn to 3 years old -http://www.littlewhiz.com/pd-aldo-ego-convertible-car-seat.cfm |
| Avent bottle 3 Big (BPA free ones) |
| Avent bottle 4 Small (BPA free ones) |
| Avent Bottle Sterilizer |
| Avent Citric Acid Descaler for the sterilizer |
| Avent sealer disc (important so your bottle don't leak when u go out) |
| Breast Pump (electric recommended) - Avent or Medela |
| Breast Milk bags for storage |
| Bottle Warmer Bag/ insulated bag & ice packs |
| Changing Mat |
| Nappy rash cream ( u can choose at Mum's care) |
| Baby moisturizer (Johnson's) |
| Diapers: Huggies for Newborn or Mamy Poko Newborn ( do not buy so much) |
| Diapers Size S for when they outgrow the newborn in 1 months time |
| Baby Wet wipes |
| Cotton pads to clean eyes |
| Face towels (for bath and also to wipe their milk when they regurgitate) |
| Soft bath towel |
| Bibs (Mothercare has good ones) |
| Ziplock bags for outings or store pampers when going out |
| A good Diaper bag with lots of storage. Mine is Baby Mel |
| Baby Cot (with wheels is preferred, at least 3 levels and convertible to toddler cot with plastic protectors on the top bars) |
| Baby Cot mattress (Baby safe latex mattress) |
| Baby Cot Bumper, bedsheet |
| Nappy as a light blanket or to wrap them up for security |
| Baby sleep positioner (optional) or a bean husk bag |
| Baby Teether |
| Baby Bjorn Carrier (lifesaver! The hubs looked better with the Bbjorn carrier than the sarong) |
| Sarong sling from Moms in Mind (www.mim.com) or the Baby Pouch from www. pupsilk.com |
| Breastfeeding cover with Elbow Nursing Pillow (www.bigbellymama.com) |
| Pacifier ( I didn't get this, but if you can't stand the crying, get NUK or AVENT ones which are orthodontric recommended ones) |
| Baby bathing |
| Baby soap/ bath lotion (Johnson’s baby milk bath recommended, use very little for each bath) |
| Baby shampoo (get mild ones as baby has sensitive senses). Kodomo brand has the best fragrance, |
| Baby blanket |
| Baby powder (corn starch ones recommended to prevent inhalation) |
| Thermometer - I get First Year |
| Kodomo baby clothes detergent (great for stains) |
| Rubber ducky to distract baby |
| Rubber mat for them to sit inside the bath tub (also for travelling ie. Hotel bath tubs) |
| Baby Bath Tub (with reclining seat) |
| Toys & Playstuff |
| Rattle (Get a few with different sounds, designs) |
| Baby play gym |
| Bumbo Seat with tray |
| High Chair (I recommend the Fisher Price Booster seat. Just strap on to your dining chair. Saves space and easy to clean and remove) |
| Playpen (good to plonk baby in when you need to get something done) |
| Soft cloth books/ plastic bath books (A good investment. Keeps S occupied a good 15-20mins when we go out for dinner) |
| Mummy Care |
| Breast cream for cracked nipples |
| Disposable Nursing pads |
| Disposible panties (important coz will bleed a lot after delivery). Get the good quality ones |
| Sanitary pads (Whisper - Long Ultra dry recommended) No need to get maternity pads. |
| Inflatable float to sit on after delivery (Stiches will hurt if got episotomy) |
| Dettol handwash (disinfect, disinfect, disinfect!!! Also for your guests to clean their hands before they touch baby) |
| Dettol to clean other things |
| Confinement Needs if practised |
| Sesame oil |
| Black vinegar |
| Ginger |
| Dried Mok Yu |
| Dried Longan |
| Dried dates |
| Dried Tong Sam |
| Chicken Essence |
| Bird's Nest if it doesn't hurt your pocket. (Double boil with ginseng, cordyceps or ginkgo nuts or egg for variety) |
| Organic Prune Juice (this is a lifesaver! Especiallly after delivery and it hurts like hell when you need to go!) |
| Baby Needs: Clothing and Layette |
| 5-10 onesies or rompers, depending on how often you want to do laundry |
| 5-7 baby sleepers or nightgowns |
| 1 cold weather sleeper if necessary |
| 5-7 pairs of baby socks |
| 1-2 newborn hats, depending on climate |
| Baby Needs: Diapers and Bath Items |
| 2 packs of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days. Newborns can soil up to 10 diapers per day. |
| 1 pack of disposable wipes or 10 cloth wipes |
| Waterproof pad for diaper changes |
| 3-5 baby washcloths |
| 1-2 hooded towels, if desired. |
| Adult towels will work, too. |
| 1 bottle of gentle baby wash |
| Baby nail clippers |
| Digital thermometer |
| Red oil to rub on baby's tummy |
| Diaper rash cream |
| Cotton Buds with two different ends |
| Baby Needs: Bedding and Feeding |
| 3-4 fitted sheets for crib, cradle, co-sleeper or bassinet |
| 5-7 lightweight blankets |
| 1-2 heavier blankets, depending on climate |
| 10 burp cloths |
| 5-8 bottles, if you're bottle feeding |
| Breastfeeding pillow, if desired |
| Sterilizer |
| Mother needs |
| Breast pumps if breastfeeding |
| Breast pads |
| Breastfeeding bras |
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