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.
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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- Baby’s Cot
- Wind-up mobiles/ Merry-go-round
- Mattress
- Blanket
- Bumper
- Cot sheets
- Mattress protector
- Changing table (optional)
- Chest of Drawers
- Clothes
- Pacifiers
- Mittens
- Bootees
- Nappy
- Nappy liners
- Cotton buds
- Blouse/shirts – long and short sleeves
- Suits – pants and long shirts
- Handkerchief
- Safety pins
- Face towels
- Cotton balls etc.
- Nail clippers
- Cream to prevent nappy rash
- Oil for wind
- Ziplock to store soiled pampers or nappies
- Gripe Water
Preparing for Baby Bathing
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- Wipes
- Baby bath tub
- Bath mat
- Bath towel
- Bath sponge (optional)
- Baby soap/ bath lotion (fragrance-free, talc-free, alcohol-free)
- Baby shampoo
- Cotton buds
- Baby oil
- Baby powder with a puff (optional)
- Tissue paper
- Diapers
Care of the Umbilical Cord Stump
- Sterile swab applicators
- Sterile cotton swabs
- Sterile container for cord spirit
- Cord spirit
Preparing for Feeding Baby
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- Milk bottles & small sized teats
- Bottle scrub brush
- Warmer cum carrier bag
- Thermometer (to use when baby is unwell)
- Large pan/pot (for sterilising)
- Tongs (to handle hot bottles)
- 6-Bottle Electric Steam Steriliser (optional)
- Milk containers
Accessories
- Playpen
- Walker (optional)
- Stairgates
- Rubber protectors
- Highchair
- Bouncer
- Stroller
- Baby carrier
- Pram
- Toys & Playstuff
- Rattle
- Mirror
- Baby gym (optional)
Mummy Care
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- Maternity Dress/ Pyjamas with front opening for breastfeeding
- Nipple cream
- Nursing pads
- Disposable panties
- Sanitary pads
- Bedroom slippers
- Breast pump
- Hair ties
- Maternity bra/front hook bra
Other Optional Items
- Electrical Flask
- Claypot or double boil claypot for mum’s confinement soup
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