If you’re expecting your first child, we believe you’ll be browsing the internet for checklists – what to pack in your hospital bag, which baby items should you buy, where to buy, what are the recommended brands, etc. However, there are so many lists online and trust us, you don’t wanna go through them all and fall into the trap of over-buying or under-prepared. So, we at Babydash have compiled a minimalist yet comprehensive list for your reference.
P.S.: Our Community Lead has just given birth to her second baby boy about three months ago, so she has the latest insights for these checklists. 🙂
Hospital bag checklist (when you go to the hospital!)
Mommy-and-baby bag
- Disposable maternity pads (in case you need more than what the hospital provides)
- Disposable panties (highly recommended!)
- Pyjamas (2-3 sets in case you’re discharged later)
- Bottom healing spray (we recommend Earth Mama Angel Baby) to aid your bottom’s healing after vaginal birth or cesarean section wound healing salve for C-section mamas
- Toiletries
- Going-home clothes (we recommend nursing dress or blouse such as Ratuwear)
- Nursing bras (2-3 pieces)
- Nipple cream (we recommend Earth Mama Angel Baby)
- Newborn sleep-suits, hats, mittens, booties (3-4 sets)
- Newborn disposable diapers (we recommend 1 pack of Goo.N on standby in case the hospital doesn’t provide sufficient amount of diapers)
- Swaddles / receiving blankets (1-2 pieces)
- Birth plan (as approved by ob/gyn)
- Hospital appointment card
- Purse (identification card, money, credit card)
- Mobile phone & charger/power bank
Daddy’s bag
- T-shirts, pants, underwear, pyjamas, socks
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Mobile phone charger and/or power bank
Note: Please remember to install your newborn’s car seat in your car earlier before you’re due to deliver your baby.
Mommy’s postpartum checklist (for the first 2-3 months)
For your body
- Bottom healing spray (Earth Mama Angel Baby) to aid your bottom’s healing after vaginal birth or cesarean section wound healing salve for C-section mamas
- Stretch marks remedy (we recommend Mustela Stretch Marks Care Oil)
- Postpartum skincare (we recommend Mustela Body Restructuring Gel & Support Bust)
For breastfeeding
- Breast massage oil to encourage milk letdown (we recommend Buds Organic Breast Massage Oil)
- Nipple cream (we recommend all-natural Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter)
- Breast pads (we recommend Medela Disposable Nursing Pads)
- Nursing wear (we recommend Ratuwear)
- Nursing cover (we recommend Double Monkeys)
- Nursing pillow (we recommend My Brest Friend)
Mommy’s pumping checklist (when back to work)
Pumping
- Breastpump (we recommend Medela or Spectra)
- Milk collection kit (we recommend Freemie or Haakaa)
- Milk storage (we recommend Autumnz storage bags & Bumble bee storage bottles)
- Cooler bag (we recommend Autumnz or Dr. Brown’s)
- Ice packs
Bottle feeding
- Baby bottles (we have a list of recommended brands)
- Bottle & utensil cleanser
- Sterilizer & bottle warmer
- Bottle drying rack
- Bottle cleaning brush
Baby’s nursery checklist
Toiletries & Grooming
- Bath care (we recommend Mustela Dermo-cleansing Gel for Hair & Body)
- Diaper cream (we have a list of recommended diaper creams)
- Baby oil (we recommend Ning Salmah Minyak Tenang Anakanda)
- Baby balm (we recommend Elixir for Soraya & Badger)
- Baby lotion / cream (we recommend Mustela & Cherub Rubs)
- Baby brush, baby nail clipper, cotton wool
- Hooded towels (we recommend Clevamama)
- Napkins / muslin cloth / wash cloth
Diapering
- Diapers
- Wet wipes
- Changing pad
First-aid
- Thermometer (we recommend VisioFocus)
- Nasal aspirator (we recommend NoseFrida)
- All-purpose creams (we recommend Lucas Papaw & Pot of Gold)
- Medicator (we recommend Munchkin)
Cleaning
Playtime
Diaper bag checklist (with kids under 3 years old)
- Diapers & diaper cream
- Wet wipes & hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen & mosquito/bug repellent
- Tissue paper
- Changing pad
- Blanket or muslin swaddle cloth
- Extra clothes for the kids
- Snacks / finger food (for older babies and toddlers)
- Sippy cup & water bottle (for older babies and toddlers)
- Pacifier / teether, toys, board books, and coloring items
- Nursing cover
- Purse & phone
On-the-go / travel checklist
- Stroller (we have a list of recommended brands such as Recaro, Joie, Babyzen, Britax, Capella)
- Car seat (we have a list of recommended brands such as Recaro, Joie, Britax, Graco, SNSKidz)
- Diaper bag (we recommend Skip Hop)
- Baby carriers
- Infant body support / head support
- Car reversible mirror
- Travel blanket
- Milk powder / snack container
- Highchair cover
We hope these checklists will be helpful for you!
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