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| The bucket list... |
I've been bugging my ever supportive husband (much to his dismay) to go to the mall almost everyday to check the purple stroller, the purple comforter, the purple this and the purple that -but like any one living on a strict budget, buying all those things I want for my baby is out of reach, so I have no choice but to be practical and buy ONLY the things that we should prioritize first.
To help fellow OC (obsessive compulsive) mothers, here's a list from Baby Company of all the things we need to prepare for the birth day of our little tummy passenger/s (the ones in green are the items which I think are important, as the rest of the items you can buy when baby is a little older):
Newborn Basics
Apparel:
- 12 sleeveless shirts
- 12 short-sleeved shirts
- 6 long-sleeved shirts
- 4-6 pajama sets / frog suits
- 2 sweaters
- 4-6 receiving blankets
- 12 abdominal binders
- 6 pairs of mittens
- 4 bonnets / caps
- 4-6 pairs of booties
- 4-6 pairs of socks
- 4-6 waterproof plastic panties
- 12 bibs
- 4-6 burp pads
Diapers:
- 12 gauze
- diaper clips / pins (pack)
- nappy clamps (pack)
- 3 packs disposable diapers
Personal Note: Based on experience, having 12 sleeveless and short-sleeved shirts are a little too much. Babies grow fast, I think having 6 of each is enough. I also prefer onesies. If you are more into frog suits, there's no need to invest in booties and mittens too.
Nursery Linen
- 4-6 fitted sheets
- 3 crib blankets (cotton, flannel, fleece or terrycloth)
- 2 crib bumpers
- 2 comforters
- 2 pillows
- receiving blankets
- 2 bolsters
- 4 bolster cases
- 2 waterproof sheets
- 2 mattress coverings
- 4 lap pads
- 4 pillow cases
- sleeping blanket
Feeding and Nursing Essentials
Breastfeeding:
- nipple puller
- breast pump (I strongly suggest breastfeeding for all the health benefits it can give you and your child)
- nursing pads (box)
- nipple shield
- nipple cream
- soothing breast wipes
- nursing pillow
- breastfeeding bib
- storage bottles
- milk storage bags
Weaning:
- Soft bite spoon
- warmer
- food processor
- bibs
- baby bowl
- straw cup
- spout cup
Bottlefeeding:
- 6-8 4 oz feeding bottles
- 6-8 8 oz feeding bottles
- 3 nipples
- 2 caps & rings (pair)
- bottle brush
- nipple brush
- disposable liner
- sterilizing tong
- sterilizer
- sterilizer rack
- bottle keeper / holder
- 2 milk containers
- bottle warmer
- bottle cleanser
Bathing and Grooming Accessories
- 4 hooded bath towels
- 4 wash cloths
- sponge / mitt
- bath tub
- basin
- dipper
- bathing support net
- nail cutter / scissors
- baby headband
- bath robe
- rubber bath mat
- sponge bath mat
- organizer tray
- 3 canisters / jar sets
- soap case
- powder case
- hairbrush & comb
- finger toothbrush
- bath seat
- bath towels
- baby soap / liquid bath
- baby shampoo
- baby powder
- baby oil
- baby cream
- baby cologne
- baby alcohol
- mosquito repellant
- toothgel / wipes
- bottom care
- bottle cleanser
- cotton swab (roll)
- cotton balls (pack)
- cotton ear buds
- cotton nose buds
- petroleum jelly
- diaper ointment
- diaper rash powder / cream
- liquid laundry detergent
- relief system
- digital thermometer
- medicine spoon
- nasal aspirator
- vaporizer
- baby monitor
- humidifier
- ice bag
- bed warmer
- water bag
Nursery Furnishings
- mattress
- crib
- crib toys
- crib mobile
- musical toys
- rattles
- exercisers
- educational toys
- playpen
- high chair
- cabinet chest with drawers
- changing table
- lamp
- picture frames
- teething rail
- potty seat adaptor
- photo albums
- baby book
- bouncer
- walker
- floor mats (pack)
- safety gate
- baby monitor
- diaper pail
- diaper stacker
- clothes hamper
- weighing scale
- 12 clothes hanger
- 24 clothes clips
- mosquito net
- potty seat trainer
Travel
- nursery bag
- changing pad
- baby wipes (pack)
- 4 disposable liner holders
- disposable liners (box)
- 4 disposable nipples
- insulated bottle keeper
- carrier / bassinet
- car seat
- knee protector
- neck pillow
- head support pad
- stroller
- stroller net
- stroller pad
- assorted toys (pram, squeeze, rattle, musical, educational)
- portable crib / playpen / portabed
- soft carrier
It is a long baby list, but we don't need to buy all of them. Hopefully, this will help mothers out there who are clueless of what they need to buy first AND maybe the titos and titas (uncles and aunts), ninongs and ninangs (godparents) who are looking for a useful gift for their cute pamangkins (nieces/nephews) and inaanaks (godchildren).