Nursery Checklist, pt 1 – Absolute Necessities.

30 Oct 2009

The checklist below does look frightening long doesn’t it? I know our wallet is crying buckets now *sobs* If you’ve seen the original list, I think even bank accounts might run away screaming. Except the happy credit cards *RLOL*

I compiled this from a few websites, books and magazines. The items listed below are those which I think is absolutely necessary for the early months. Even so, be ready to fork out at least a few thousand Ringgits!

Nursery Furniture
__ Cot & Mattress
__ Bouncing Cradle
__ Chest of Drawers
__ Changing Table & Pad
__ Spring Cot
__ Rocking Chair for Mommy*

Baby Bedding & Nursery Accessories
__ Swaddling Blanket/Sleeping bag
__ Waterproof Mattress Pad
__ Bumper Pad
__ Cot Fitted Bedlinen
__ ~~Pillow & Bolster~~

__ Musical Mobile
__ Rattle ~~& Soft Toys~~
__ Storybook
__ Toy Chest/Basket
__ Night Lamp

Note: Newborn’s cot should be left as empty as possible — only mattress and swaddling blanket — because unnecessary items could suffocate the baby (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Infant Clothing
__ Long & Short Sleeved Vests
__ One-piece Outfits/Side-snap Undershirts
__ Caps or Bonnets
__ Booties/Baby Socks
__ Mittens

Nappies
__ Cloth Diapers
__ Diaper Pins (Snappi Diaper Fastener)
__ Diaper Covers/Pants
__ Diaper Liners
__ Disposable Diapers
__ Baby Wipes
__ Baby Powder
__ Nappy Rash Cream
__ Changing Mat
__ Baby Hypoallergenic Detergent

Infant Bathing Needs
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Baby Toiletries
__ Bath Sponge
__ ~~Hooded Bath~~
__ Towel
__ Wash Cloths
__ Safety Scissors or Clippers
__ ~~Brush/Comb~~

Infant Feeding Supplies
__ High Chair*
__ Bibs
__ Pacifier
__ ~~Sterilizer Kit~~ DIY steaming the old fashion way
__ Bottle Brush
__ Feeding Bottles (BPA-Free)
__ Nursing Pillow — added 7/11/09

Breast Feeding Basics
__ Breast Pump Set
__ Nursing Pads & Shields
__ Nipple Cream
__ Nursing Bras

Infant Health & Child Safety Products
__ Baby Thermometer
__ Rubbing Alcohol, Q-tips

Out & About
__ Infant Car Seat*
__ Stroller*
__ Diaper Bag
__ Car Window Shade

Feel free to use this for yourself as a guide. Do drop me a comment if you find anything else “absolutely necessary” that are lacking from this list. Part 2 will come later

p/s: Note those with asterisk* can wait a little while. But I’m still hoping to get my rocking chair.

Edited 6/11/09, 1.33pm
As you can see, I’m slowly striking off the items above because they are not really that absolutely necessary after all

Tags: Babycare, Nursery, Shopping, What to Expect when I'm Expecting

6 Responses to Nursery Checklist, pt 1 – Absolute Necessities.

MazzLina

November 1st, 2009 at 11:01 pm

The changing table, baby toiletries and toys can be put off the list. Baby can be changed on the bed (just buy the changing mat). Friends and visitors will present you with toiletries and toys when they visit you.

Trust me, my kiddo has turned 18 months and we’ve just finished the gifted toiletries!!!

It is indeed a large investment when having a baby!!

mellomouse

November 1st, 2009 at 11:29 pm

Ahh thank you Mummy for the tips! Still deciding on the furniture but having fun planning the nursery! Toiletries will need to get already cause the visiting only starts after fullmoon. Kena mandi jugak before that

Ayu

November 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am

last saturday masa pergi antenatal class tu kan, the midwife told us toiletries babies tak payah beli yg complete2 sangat. beli sabun je. n no need to use lotion and talcum or powder (absolutely no-no, the particles can cause asthma). because their skin is v.sensitive and u might want to avoid using too many things, in case of allergy reaction.

and just use the soap to bathe him, dont use shower gel or bath oil, difficult to rinse. the only thing u need is the johnson n johnson baby oil for baby massage. tu je.

n a rocking chair? wow gempak lah u mummy!

feeding wise, U dont need a high chair now. maybe 3-4mths and above.

as for clothing, for newborns buy a lot of front button tops. easier to change.

mellomouse

November 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am

You started your antenatal class already? Thinking of doing it in January. Yup I won’t be getting everything on the list first, but those are the necessities. Wanna calculate total cost. Probably start getting the furniture next month.

Rocking chair very useful tau. Bila your baby taknak tidur and wants you to carry, takkan nak jalan around for hours. Entahla I watch too much western movies LOL.

Anyway which hospital are you delivering? When is your due date?

Ayu

November 2nd, 2009 at 11:28 am

its best if u go early. one session je la class dia pun. 9-6 pm. because they will tell u whats the best diet, exercise, breathing technique and so on that u will have to practice from now on. I went to the one in selangor specialist hospital.

Plan to deliver there as well. quite near from our place. altho the price mampu mencekik, then again what to do. haha. due date will be february laa. told u d.

mellomouse

November 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 am

One full day class! Boleh digest ke? I don’t think I can survive a whole day without rest. The one at Gleneagles is a few Saturdays, 3hrs each. Price I dah lupa. How much was yours? Inilah masanya kita jadi “mangsa” cut throat LOL.

Yala I ingat you said Feb. But I ask you due date, bukan due month Like mine is 1st March. But can deliver early anytime 3 week before. Me and my sister came exactly on our due date dulu.

mellomouse*

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