Information Sharing:: Preparation checklist for your little one

I had absolutely no idea what to prepare for my new born and much research and based on personal experiences, I have compiled a list of items. Some are MUST HAVE, some are not.
For your reference.



CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 


  1. Socks – Take into consideration you change 2 pairs a day
    Mittens
  2. Bodysuits – Short sleeves with short pants. Preferably not those long sleeves that comes with long pants as some babies grow taller faster
  3. Long pants – get those with the foot covered. You can save a little time from washing their socks
  4. Shorts – I personally don’t use them. Waste time and effort
  5. Long sleeve shirts 
  6. Short sleeve shirts 
  7. Receiving blanket 
  8. Hat – When you go out or alternatively go for towel that comes with hood

NURSING NEEDS  


  1. Bibs – No hurry. They would use them till 4-5months old
  2. Handkerchief – to clean them or opt for tissue paper. No washing required
  3. Steam Sterilization Set with tong 
  4. Milk bottle – don’t waste time getting small ones-i.e. max up to 160ml (Can only use for 2 months). Go straight for 260ml. I wasted a lot of money buying milk bottles. Just need to change the teat when they grow older
  5. Nursing cover – to cover yourself and feed baby. You will be required to bring your kid for checkup within the first week
  6. Diapers Bag 
  7. Bottle Bag 
  8. Hot flask – to carry water when your out for checkup
  9. Breastpump – Start with a manual one first as it helps to express your initial milk better than the electrical one. Electrical one can come l ater
BATHING AND TOILETRIES 


  1. Bath towels
  2. Bath tub
  3. Anti-slip rubber mat for the bath tub
  4. Face towels / wash cloth/ handkerchief – Find those softer material one.
  5. Small tub for evening cleanup
  6. Shower bath – You can get them later as hospital usually provide samples
  7. Shampoo – You can get them later as hospital usually provide samples
  8. Baby Lotion – don’t use powder as it is not recommended as the baby might sniff in some
  9. Wet tissue 
  10. Cotton balls – Make sure you have a container to keep them
  11. Cotton buds 
  12. Diapers (disposable) 
  13. Facial cotton – to clean baby face (for evening cleanup)
  14. Sterile gauze – to clean baby tongue
  15. Small container to hold drinking water to clean baby tongue
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  16. Diapers (washable) – highly not recommended. Waste time and water, waste effort and waste manpower. Each disposable diapers cost between 20 cents to 40 cents. So long you use nappy rash cream, your baby will have minimal rashes
  17. Nappy liners 
  18. Diaper Cover 
  19. Cloth diaper  - Can be used as blanket on hot days and “mattress protector”
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  1. Nappy rash cream 
  2. Nail clipper 
  3. Changing mat – Get those rubbery feel type.
  4. Baby massage oil – Optional
BEDDING
1.       Cot/ Play pen 
2.       Crib sheets 
3.       Waterproof mattress pads 
4.       Cot mobile – Can come later as your baby wants you for the first month
5.       Pillows – not required for the first few months
6.       Green bean shell pillow to place on their chest


MEDICINE CABINET 


  1. Thermometer 
  2. Yu Yee Oil (Ru Yi You) / Baby oil that is good for colic
OTHERS 


  1. Pacifiers – though most of us don’t wish to introduce this to your baby. Sometimes, we cant control it. Just have it standby
  2. Stroller – Can get them when your baby arrives. No hurry
  3. Car seat 
  4. Baby clothes detergent 
  5. Baby bottle detergent
  6. Play gym – can get them when they are 2 months old
  7. Bouncer / Rocker – can get them when they are 2 months old
  8. Swing – Play by the ear. Might not need them. 
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