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As a first-time mom, you might feel confused and unsure about what to buy to welcome your little angel. The suggested shopping list for newborns below will help boost your confidence and readiness!
1. Baby Clothing
- Snap-button baby shirts, baby pants: 10 of each.
- Long-sleeve onesies: 3 pieces, short-sleeve onesies: 4 pieces.
- Cute baby hats: 3-4 pieces.
- Mittens, baby booties: 5 sets of small and medium sizes.
- Newborn suspenders: 3-5 pieces.
- Snap-on baby pants, diapers: 5 pieces for use outside diapers or directly over diapers.
- Depending on the weather, choose additional warm clothes for the baby: from baby fleece vests to cotton sweaters, etc.
2. Diapers, Towels for the Baby
- Cloth diapers, burp cloths, milk towels: 40 pieces – these are essential items for the baby.
- No-hood or hooded bath towels: 3 pieces.
- Thin muslin cloth: 1 piece.
- Unscented wet wipes: 4 packs.
- A roll of soft tissue: 1 pack.
- Newborn disposable diapers: 4 packs of 28 pieces each.
- Large and medium-sized cross diapers or cotton adhesive diapers: 10 pieces to secure the diaper and prevent leaks.
- Belly wraps for the baby: 1 set.
- Mat for newborns: 1 pack for use when in the hospital.
- Diaper bags: 2 packs, buy more when needed.
3. Baby Bottles and Accessories
- Wide-neck 150ml baby bottles with anti-colic valves: 2 bottles. (It's advisable to choose wide-neck bottles for easy cleaning).
- Baby bottle sterilizer: 1 unit.
- Bottle warmer: 1 unit. It's recommended if you plan to express and store breast milk in the fridge for your baby to consume later when you return to work. If you're staying home with your baby, frequently close by, or using formula, it may not be necessary.
- Bottle brush + bottle cleaning solution + bottle gripper + drying rack: 1 set.
- Small tin of formula for newborns: 1 tin to have on hand for the first few days before mother's milk arrives.
4. Blankets and Pillows for Baby
- Cotton sheets for baby: 2 pieces (opt for the 70x120 size).
- Thin cotton blanket: 2 pieces (for summer) and warm wool blanket: 1 piece (for winter).
- Waterproof mattress pad or waterproof sheet: 1 large piece or 5 small pieces.
- Receiving blanket: 1 piece for welcoming the baby after delivery, for outings, or chilly days.
- Wedge pillow to prevent startling: 1 set.
- Pillowcase, anti-flat head pillow: 2 pieces.
- Mosquito net cover for baby: 1 piece.
5. Plastic Items for Baby
- Plastic basket with a lid for baby's clothes, face towels, and washcloths: 1 piece.
- Dirty laundry basket: 2 pieces. (1 for dirty face towels, and the other for dirty clothes and diapers).
- Larger basin for bathing: 1 piece (choose a larger size for long-term use).
- Round basin: 1 piece for rinsing baby during bath time.
- Spoon, small cup for baby to use for drinking water or taking medicine. It's advisable to get soft spoons for the baby.
6. Medicines and Creams for Baby
- Tongue cleaner swabs: 3 boxes for maintaining baby's tongue hygiene and preventing uncomfortable milk residues.
- Cotton swabs for babies: 2 packs, medical cotton balls: 3 packs.
- Baby bath shampoo: 1 bottle.
- Eye and nose drops for newborns (0.9% Sodium Chloride): 1 strip (= 10 vials of 10ml each).
- Umbilical cord bandages: 5 bags – an essential item for newborns, moms!
- Baby powder: 1 bottle to sprinkle on the neck and armpits after bathing to prevent rashes and irritation.
- Medical alcohol 70%: 1 bottle for disinfecting and cleaning baby's umbilical cord.
- Baby mercury thermometer: 1 piece.
- Room temperature thermometer: 1 piece. Cold environments can easily lead to nasal congestion, eventually causing cough, pneumonia, and bronchitis in infants.
- Bathwater thermometer: 1 piece.
- Baby nail clippers: 1 piece, to avoid scratching the baby's face.
The above is the list of essential newborn items that mothers need to prepare to welcome their precious ones into the world. Depending on the birthing season, moms may consider additional purchases if deemed necessary. Wishing moms and babies good health!
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