Mommies, Here Are Some Essentials You Need For Your Baby Checklist

Create your own baby checklist to prepare for the arrival of your little one.

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Mommies, have you prepared the baby checklist?

There is a great deal to consider when preparing for the arrival of your new baby. We have therefore compiled a list of essentials you will need for the arrival of your little one.

Preparing for Baby’s Room

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  1. Baby’s Cot
  2. Wind-up mobiles/ Merry-go-round
  3. Mattress
  4. Blanket
  5. Bumper
  6. Cot sheets
  7. Mattress protector
  8. Changing table (optional)
  9. Chest of Drawers
  10. Clothes
  11. Pacifiers
  12. Mittens
  13. Bootees
  14. Nappy
  15. Nappy liners
  16. Cotton buds
  17. Blouse/shirts – long and short sleeves
  18. Suits – pants and long shirts
  19. Handkerchief
  20. Safety pins
  21. Face towels
  22. Cotton balls etc.
  23. Nail clippers
  24. Cream to prevent nappy rash
  25. Oil for wind
  26. Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies
  27. Gripe Water

Preparing for Baby Bathing

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  1. Wipes
  2. Baby bath tub
  3. Bath mat
  4. Bath towel
  5. Bath sponge (optional)
  6. Baby soap/ bath lotion (fragrance-free, talc-free, alcohol-free)
  7. Baby shampoo
  8. Cotton buds
  9. Baby oil
  10. Baby powder with a puff (optional)
  11. Tissue paper
  12. Diapers

Care of the Umbilical Cord Stump

  1. Sterile swab applicators
  2. Sterile cotton swabs
  3. Sterile container for cord spirit
  4. Cord spirit

Preparing for Feeding Baby

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  1. Milk bottles & small sized teats
  2. Bottle scrub brush
  3. Warmer cum carrier bag
  4. Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)
  5. Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
  6. Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
  7. 6-Bottle Electric Steam Steriliser (optional)
  8. Milk containers

Accessories

  1. Playpen
  2. Walker (optional)
  3. Stairgates
  4. Rubber protectors
  5. Highchair
  6. Bouncer
  7. Stroller
  8. Baby carrier
  9. Pram
  10. Toys & Playstuff
  11. Rattle
  12. Mirror
  13. Baby gym (optional)

Mummy Care

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  1. Maternity Dress/ Pyjamas with front opening for breastfeeding
  2. Nipple cream
  3. Nursing pads
  4. Disposable panties
  5. Sanitary pads
  6. Bedroom slippers
  7. Breast pump
  8. Hair ties
  9. Maternity bra/front hook bra

Other Optional Items

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  1. Electrical Flask
  2. Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup

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Alexia S