Wednesday, April 22, 2020

First Few (& Essential) Things to Buy Before Your Baby's Arrival



For you mommies:

Breast pump - Automatic
Haakaa / Autumnz manual breast pump / collection cup
Breastmilk storage bags
Maternity/nursing bra
Cotton disposable panties
Maternity pads
Breast pads
Nipple cream
Bengkung
Stretch mark lotion
Epsom salt
Ice pack
A good massage from your husband (wink*)
Good hair scrunchies (if you have a long hair and long bangs)


For your little ones:

Wet wipes (lots of it!)
Diapers (NB & S size)
Burp cloths (lots of it!)
A few onesies (NB & S size)
Mittens
Booties
Hats
Swaddles
Bottles
Formula milk (in case if your milk is not enough/hasn't produced much)
Nappy balm
Baby lotion
Bath tub
Head-to-toe wash
Blanket
Cotton buds
Cotton pads
Alcohol swabs
ClevaMama - ClevaFoam Infant pillow (you can buy other brands, but I am using this one for Alana and she sleeps soundly with this)
Minyak telon
Plush toy (to accompany your baby while sleeping)
Baby grooming kit - nail clipper, thermometer, nasal aspirator / nose cleaner, comb, scissors
Hooded towels
Huge towels


Nursery essentials:

Waterproof changing mat (this is compulsory to change diapers, you need this, I swear!)
Baby laundry detergent
Breast pump & bottles cleaner / baby dish wash
Bottle brush
Baby mosquito net
Mosquito repellant sticker
Bottles drying rack
Diaper pail/bin (Any bin with covers/lid will do)
Bottles warmer
Drawers (act as storage system & your changing station by placing changing mat on top of it!)


Can buy this later after your baby's arrival:

Car seat
Baby cot / crib
Bassinet / snuggler
Swing / rocker
Glider / rocking chair
Baby wrap / carrier
Play mat / play pen
Toys
Soft books
Teether
Pacifier / Soother
Night light
Humidifier
Air purifier
Bottles steriliser
Bottles steamer
Diaper bag
Bibs
High chair
Milk powder dispenser
Multi-surface cleaner
More stocks for diapers & wet wipes (because these are never-ending items)

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