Congratulations to the readers who are pregnant and
expecting a baby at home soon!
Being a
first-time mom, I have found much information on the necessities required to
prepare for my firstborn from the internet, books, word-of-mouth to be rather
overwhelming.
Gone
were the days of our parents when choosing diapers was as easy as between either
a cloth nappy, or pampers. Today, there are now at least 5 different brands of
disposables, each with their own range and varieties to cater to various designs,
comfort, conveniences and age groups. And this is before I even start on the
strollers, car seats, cots, baby toiletries, stretch mark creams, breast pumps,
etc. available on the market!
Suffice
to say, attending a baby fair or warehouse sale mentally ill-prepared in hopes
of checking out the brands and products available as well as the competitive
market price range will be a recipe for disaster, especially if you happen to be
attending a huge crowd event such as the TCE Baby Expo and then come across a
rather pushy salesperson.
Honestly,
i can’t really review which brand is better over the other just yet as I have
yet to try them out, nor would I know my baby’s future preferences/
sensitivities. What I can share here is my checklists of items required (and
maybe IMO not so required) in preparation of the new arrival, whilst delivering at the hospital, a shortlist of possible brands to consider, and
factors that can be considered in your own preferred selection. These will be addressed in my next post update.
The
items highlighted below should be considered in the following manner:
a)
In pink = For babies 6-9 months old
b)
In blue = For babies 9 months old and above
c) With a * = Not a necessity and can be considered
depending on the circumstances and preferences of the parents
Checklist for Newborn
(0-6 months) till age 1
ITEMS
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QTY
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ITEMS
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QTY
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SLEEPING
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CLOTHING (FOR BABY)
|
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Baby Cot
|
1
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Hat/ Beanie
|
2
|
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Pillow & Bolster
|
1
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Mittens
|
6
|
|||
Pillow & Bolster
Cover
|
2
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Socks
|
6
|
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Mattress
|
1
|
Shoes
|
6
|
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Bed Sheet
|
2
|
Day Wear
|
5
|
|||
Comforter/ Quilt/
Blanket
|
1
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Night Wear
|
5
|
|||
Diaper Stacker
|
1
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Romper
|
6
|
|||
Changing Table/Mat
|
1
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Baby Bips
|
>3
|
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Waterproof Bed Mat
|
1
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Swaddle
|
1-2
|
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Mosquito Net & Stand
|
1
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Dresser
|
>1
|
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Spring Cot
|
1
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Napkins/ Handkerchief
|
5
|
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Spring Cot Net
|
2
|
|||||
Playpen + Mat
|
1
|
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TRAVELING
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BREASTFEEDING
|
|||||
Infant Car Seat*
|
1
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Breast Pump
|
1
|
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Infant Carrier*
|
1
|
Breast Pad (Cloth)
|
2
|
|||
Baby/Toddler Car Seat
|
1
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Breast Pad (Disposable)
|
50
|
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Baby Stroller
|
1
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Contact Nipple Shield*
|
-
|
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Travel Support Pillow
|
1
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Nipple Cream
|
1
|
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Travel Blanket
|
1
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Hot/Cold Pack
|
1
|
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Nappy Bag
|
1
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Feeding Pillow*
|
1
|
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Feeding Set
|
1
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Milk Storage Bottles
|
5-10
|
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Car Window Shade
|
1
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Milk Storage Bags
|
50
|
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Baby-on-board Sticker
|
1
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Milk Cooling Travel Bag
|
1-2
|
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Travel Changing Mat
|
1
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Ice Pack for Bag
|
1-2
|
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Car Back Seat Organiser*
|
1
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Milk Bottle Training
Handle
|
1-2
|
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Portable Cutlery Set
|
1
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Bottle Tong*
|
1
|
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Toothbrush &
toothpaste
|
1
|
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Teething Set
|
1
|
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EVERYDAY
|
BABY
CARE/ BATHING
|
|||||
Baby Wipes
|
>3
|
Baby Shampoo
|
1-2
|
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Diaper (Disposable) - NB size to buy max 2. Buy more S sizes
|
>2 bags
|
Baby Bath
|
1-2
|
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Diaper (Cloth)
|
>6
|
Bath & Face Towel
|
2
|
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Nappy Liner
|
>2
|
Bath Sponge*
|
2
|
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Cotton Wool/Balls
|
>2
|
Baby Lotion
|
1-2
|
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Bottle Steriliser
|
1
|
Baby/ Talc-free Powder*
|
1-2
|
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Bottle/ Food Warmer
|
1
|
Bath Tub
|
1
|
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Bottle Brush
|
1
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Bath Mat (non-slip)
|
1
|
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Feeding Bottle
|
>4
|
Nose Cleaner*
|
1
|
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Nappy Rash Cream
|
1
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Nail Clipper/ Scissors
|
1
|
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Bottle Teats (Slow –
Fast)
|
>2
|
Hair Brush/ Comb
|
1
|
|||
Detergent
|
1-2
|
Thermometer
|
1
|
|||
Bottle Liquid Cleaner
|
1-2
|
Fever Cool Plaster
|
>1
|
|||
Milk Powder Container +
Formula Milk*
|
1
|
Bath Stool
|
1
|
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High Chair
|
1
|
Bath Stand/ Hanger
|
1
|
|||
Cutlery Set
|
1-3
|
Powder Puff Case*
|
1
|
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PLAYING
|
OPTIONAL
|
|||||
Baby Rattle
|
>1
|
Cot Night Light*
|
1
|
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Play Gym
|
1
|
Dustbin
|
1-2
|
|||
Crib Toys
|
3-5
|
Pacifiers*
|
1-2
|
|||
Stroller Toys
|
3-5
|
Bottle Drying Rack*
|
1
|
|||
Bean Pillow
|
1-2
|
Baby monitoring device*
|
1
|
|||
Baby Chair
|
1
|
CONFINEMENT
|
||||
Potty Chair
|
1
|
Minyak Angin/ Urut
|
1
|
|||
Musical Mobile
|
1
|
Maternity Pad
|
2 bags
|
|||
Toy Box (s)
|
>1
|
Herbal Foot & Bath Soaks
|
1 set
|
|||
High Chair Toys
|
>2
|
|||||
Messy Mat
|
1-2
|
CLOTHING
(FOR MOM)
|
||||
Cuddly Toys
|
>2
|
Nursing Bra
|
>2
|
|||
Activity Toys
|
>2
|
Bra Extenders
|
1-3
|
|||
Baby Books
|
>2
|
Sleep Support Pillow*/
Bolster
|
1-2
|
|||
Walker
|
1
|
Pregnancy Support Belt*
|
1-2
|
|||
Infant Jumper
|
1
|
Maternity Clothes
|
>3
|
|||
Baby Gate
|
2
|
Stretch Mark Cream
|
1
|
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Hospital Checklist
ITEMS
|
ITEMS
|
|||
FOR
MOM
|
FOR
BABY
|
|||
Hospital Wear
|
Nappy Bag
|
|||
Nightwear
|
Diapers
|
|||
Slippers
|
Wet Wipes
|
|||
Maternity Pads
|
Baby Wash
|
|||
Nursing Bras
|
Blanket
|
|||
Breast Pads (Disposable)
|
Towel
|
|||
Underwear
|
Romper (night wear)
|
|||
Toiletries
|
Hat/ Beanie
|
|||
Tissue
|
Socks
|
|||
Hair Brush & Hair
Dryer
|
Mittens
|
|||
Toothbrush &
Toothpaste
|
Swaddle
|
|||
Relaxation Music/
Massage Oil*
|
Infant Carrier*
|
|||
Support Pillow*
|
Infant Car Seat*
|
|||
Heat Pack*
|
Travel Support Pillow*
|
|||
Water Bottle*
|
Cotton Swabs/Balls
|
|||
Loose clothes (after
birth)
|
||||
Medical Card
|
FOR
SUPPORT PERSON
|
|||
Blood Group Card
|
Video Camera &
Charger
|
|||
Towel
|
HP & Charger
|
|||
Socks
|
Snacks
|
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PS: My list has excluded the bengkung and barut which I believe most Muslim moms may consider in their list.
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