| Shopping for Baby |
| ITEMS |
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QTY |
BRAND/ SIZE |
BUYING/USING TIPS |
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| Clothing |
| 1 |
Day-wear bodysuits |
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Flame-retardant. Look for crotch-snaps for easy-wear. Avoid zips and rough seams |
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| 2 |
Sleep suits |
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| 3 |
Cottony tops |
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Soft hems to avoid irritating baby’s cord |
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| 4 |
Dress-up clothes |
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Avoid buttons/ bows that can choke baby |
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| 5 |
Mittens |
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These tend to go missing in the wash so get similar colours to ensure they always match |
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| 6 |
Booties/ socks |
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| 7 |
Hat |
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Preferably made of natural fibres likeultra-soft cotton or wool |
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| 8 |
Jacket/ sweater |
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| Diapering |
| 1 |
Cotton nappies |
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At least two dozen |
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| 2 |
Waterproof underpants |
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Velcro fasteners make clean-ups quick |
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| 3 |
Disposable diapers |
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Buy two different brands in case one causes diaper rash. Don’t buy too many! |
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| 4 |
Diaper-changing pad |
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A lining towel/ nappy ensures comfort |
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| 5 |
Covered pail/ trashcan |
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For soiled diapers |
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| Bath-Time |
| 1 |
Bath tub |
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Plastic tub with non-skid lining/ grooves |
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| 2 |
Cloths hamper |
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For soiled clothes |
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| 3 |
Bath towels |
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Choose snug cotton or hooded terry towels |
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| 4 |
Facecloths/ washcloths |
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Buy different colours for face and bottom |
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| Toiletries |
| 1 |
Baby wash/ shampoo |
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A two-in-one wash/ shampoo is helpful. Choose toiletries that are safe for sensitive skin. Get wipes in pop-up containers. Don’t buy too many wipes.
They may dry-out |
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| 2 |
Baby wipes |
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| 3 |
Baby lotion/ moisturiser |
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| 4 |
Baby oil |
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| 5 |
Barrier cream |
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Look for creams with zinc oxide |
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| 6 |
Baby powder |
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Preferably talc-free and cornstarch based |
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| 7 |
Hair brush |
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Soft-bristled and usually paired with a comb |
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| 8 |
Nail scissors |
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Choose baby-safe nail scissors |
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| 9 |
Cotton buds |
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Clean only the outside of baby’s ears |
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| Toys, Soothers & Medical Must-Haves |
| 1 |
Storybooks |
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Board books with large text and pictures |
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| 2 |
CD player/ musical toys |
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Musical toys like rattles/mobiles/ aquariums |
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| 3 |
Plush/ squeaking toys |
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Avoid toys/ squeakers with choking hazards |
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| 4 |
Pacifiers |
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Keep a few handy in case one gets dirty |
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| 5 |
Thermometer |
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Ear thermometers are easiest to use |
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| 6 |
Medicine dropper |
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For easy dispensing of baby’s medicine |
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| 7 |
Baby chest/ belly balm |
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Massage gently. Soothes colds/belly ache |
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| Feeding |
| 1 |
Breast pump set with bag |
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Electric beats manual in speed and ease |
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| 2 |
Milk storage containers |
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Sterilise before use |
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| 3 |
Feeding bottles |
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Get 120ml and 240ml varieties |
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| 4 |
Feeding teats |
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Look for newborn size |
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| 5 |
Steriliser |
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Size should match number of bottles bought |
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| 6 |
Tongs |
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For fishing out hot bottles from steriliser |
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| 7 |
Bottle drying rack |
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Optional but nice to have |
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| 8 |
Bottle and teat brushes |
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Is paired together in some brands |
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| 9 |
Infant formula |
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Check expiry date |
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| 10 |
Feeding bibs |
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Choose cotton bibs for best comfort |
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| 12 |
Burp cloth/ towel |
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Or use facecloth/ cotton nappy |
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| Out & About |
| 1 |
Car seat |
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Infant seat with secure seatbelts |
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| 2 |
Receiving blanket |
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May be used as a stroller blanket too |
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| 3 |
Stroller |
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Infant-to-toddler stroller. Smooth steering |
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| 4 |
Baby sling or sarong |
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To carry baby on stroller-free days |
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| Nursery Furniture & Bedding |
| 1 |
Sturdy baby crib |
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Print and bring along the nursery safety guide before buying nursery furniture.
Purchase all bedding linen such as sheets, blankets and bumper
pads at the same store for coordinated results. |
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| 2 |
Firm, baby-safe mattress |
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| 3 |
Mattress protector |
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| 4 |
Fitted crib sheets |
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| 5 |
Cotton blankets |
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| 6 |
Crib bumper pads |
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| 7 |
Diaper-changing table |
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| 8 |
Baby’s dresser/ closet |
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| 9 |
Rocking chair/ glider |
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| 10 |
Toy bin/ bookshelf |
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| 11 |
Playpen |
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| Mummy’s Helpers |
| 1 |
Nightlight |
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Helps with night-time diapering |
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| 2 |
Storage bins/ baskets |
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For sorting various items. Get assorted sizes |
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| 3 |
Baby monitor |
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For keeping an eye on baby from anywhere |
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| 4 |
Bottle warmer |
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Frees you from warming up formula |
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| 5 |
Nursing pillow |
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Eases back pain when breastfeeding |
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| 6 |
Nursing bra |
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Usually a cup larger than your pregnancy size |
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| 7 |
Breast pads |
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Disposable/ washable. Get thicker variety |
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| 8 |
Diaper bag |
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Essential for travelling with baby |
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| 9 |
Sanitary pads |
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Overnight size for post-delivery discharge |
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| Others |
| 1 |
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| 2 |
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