2012年1月31日星期二

bb list

Check List for newborn:

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Feeding



1.Milk Bottle (make sure it match the “sterilizer”, fat bottles or thin bottles)
2.Pacifier and clip (optional, I did not give it to my daughter)
3.Electric Sterilizer (easier than the traditional one)
4.Bottle tongs (to grip bottle after sterilized)
5.Bottle Insulator (I don’t have one, but I believe its something “nice to have”
6.Milk Powder container (very important when she “dine out”)
7.Bottle Brush (Buy the one that have both big & small brush)
8.Bottle cleanser (the one for bb is made of natural element)
9.Bib (3-4)


Cleaning / Bathing



1.Diapers “NB” size (2 pkg) (don’t stock up too many as you may have a big bb)
2.Sterilized cotton / cotton cloth / cotton buds (1big for ears & 1small for nose)
3.Baby comb
4.Nasal aspirator
5.Powder / Power box (not recommended to use powder lately though)
6.Alcohol paper for adult (esp. after handling poop poop)
7.Baby laundry detergent (I used “Amway”, you may try “Napisan”, both good)
8.Sterilize basin (2 for washing baby clothes / 1 for cleaning bottles)
9.Big container box to store sterilized bottles
10.Baby bath (don’t buy the one with a hole at the bottom, not practical, not easy to clean)
11.Bath oil & Shampoo (I used “Mustela”, so far so good)
12.Thermometer for bath water (not practical, trust your elbow)
13.Thin Towel for summer time (easy to dry) / Thinker one for winter time (keep bb warm)
14.Special Handkerchief for bb (best for bb skin) (12+)


Care & Safety



1.Baby cream, Vaseline, Barrier cream, body lotion…etc (Oilatum is highly recommended)
2.Digital Thermometer (very important to monitor his temperature at the beginning stage)
3.Cooling gel sheet (there are smaller size for children)


Clothes



1.和尚袍 (5-6)
2.Bodysuit (5-6)
3.Socks
4.Mittens
5.Hats


Bedding / Sheets



1.Baby Crib (don’t buy the one without adjustable fence)
2.Bumpers (very important as he moves around more than you can imagine)
3.Bed sheets
4.Baby shawl (wrap) (3-4)
5.Cotton Cellular Blanket (highly recommended, very safe for bb)
6.Pillow (I did not give pillow to my daughter, quite optional)
7.Quilt
8.Side Pillow (help bb not fixed to sleep only on one side)
9.Grobag (sleeping bag)
10.Baby Monitor (tells you if baby is awake / crying)
Going out (he will meet Pediatrician just 1 wk after discharged from Hospital)



1.Diaper Bag
2.Diaper Mat
3.Diapers and diapers wipes
4.Wet Towel for Bb
5.Alcohol paper for Adult
6.1 Bottle for water / 1 Bottle for milk / some hot water too
7.Milk Powder container (Don’t be so optimistic, I breastfed my girl at clinic, she was still hungry and cry very loud, every nurse remember me afterward)
8.Pram
9.Car Seat
10.Spare clothes, wrap, handkerchief…etc.


Toys



1.Colorful / musical, both attracts bb
2.Toy book (useful when you don’t know what do say)
3.CD (optional)




For Mother



1.Depends what your hospital provides (e.g. underwear, paper mat
2.Extra nursing pad will be needed (stock 1 pkg at least)
3.Girdle (wear after you give birth)
4.Life buoy (very small one, I hope I’ve had one)
5.Feeding pillow (I hope I’ve had one too)
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