Mom and Baby Checklist

Having a hard time checking what else did you miss to include in your getaway bag for the big delivery day? Fret no more. Here's a comprehensive list that you might refer to in preparing for the arrival of the new member of your family. I've also included some helpful tips in buying baby stuffs. Take note that I'm not an expert and my recommendations are based from my own research, experience and opinions from fellow moms. Have fun in the preparation!

Baby's Checklist

Item	Usage	Location	Mommy Tips
Pink Baby Tote Bag	Clothing	Hospital/House	Baby Couture, designs are nice and sturdy. But you can buy any brand as long as there would be comfortable compartments for baby stuffs.
Tiesides	Clothing	Hospital/House	Buy only enough since baby will outgrow this in as little as 2 weeks.
Overalls	Clothing	Hospital/House	Overalls (clothes covering almost all parts except the face) are good for going out especially in cold weather.
Socks/Booties	Clothing	Hospital/House	Baby tends to kick much all of the time so it is better to buy a little feet-hugging booties. Darlington have cute little booties with different designs that could be matched to little one's clothes.
Mittens	Clothing	Hospital/House	Buy lots of mittens as babies tend to overuse this garment. Best mittens are from St. Patrick's, doesn't easily drop from baby's active hands.
Baby Caps (Beanie)	Clothing	Hospital/House	These are important especially when we transport baby from the hospital. These are protection to baby's fontanelles (the soft spot in their heads) since they are most susceptible to colds due to the weather. Best beanies are from St. Patrick's and Little Wishes (you can buy these in SM and leading department stores).
Pajamas	Clothing	Hospital/House	Good for cold weather. No particular brand.
Shorts	Clothing	Hospital/House	During summer, it is best that babies should be comfortable as possible. Shorts are recommended instead of pajamas.
Bibs	Clothing	Hospital/House	Babies usually salivate and spit up milk, so these cute little bibs are made for that purpose. Do not tighten the bib as these might strangle the baby.
Alcohol (Isopropyl)	Disinfectant	Hospital/House	According to my MIL, this is used for cleaning of the navel (pusod). This is also good for instant disinfection since babies are more sensitive to germs.
Changing Mat	Bathing/Changing	House	The mat will be used during changing of diaper. You can purchase the bubble air-filled changing mat for easy washing and drying.
Cotton Buds	Bathing/Changing	House	Buy the tiny cotton buds. Best brand Farlin (you can buy in leading supermarkets)
Nappy Cotton Wipes	Bathing/Changing	House	This is just a tip. We buy cotton from the supermarket and cut it down into squares. We usually wet the cotton and use it as baby wipes. Much affordable and much better than baby wipes.
Nappy Wipes (Wet)	Bathing/Changing	House	These are only intended for traveling, going to pedia etc. Sometimes, this is already included in the baby kit provided by the hospital during delivery. Best brand: Giggles.
Bubble Bath/Soap	Bathing/Changing	House	Baby's skin are the most sensitive so you must buy only the smallest bottle of size of baby wash or soap for trial use. This is also already included in the baby kit provided by the hospital during delivery. Best brand for baby wash: Cetaphil Best soap: Oilatum
Hairbrush	Bathing/Changing	House	Buy a brush with the softest bristles. No particular brand.
Nail clippers	Bathing/Changing	House	Baby's hands are the tiniest and clipping them is like handling an expensive china. You can never go wrong or else you suffer guilt at its highest. Best brand: Safety 1st
Bath Towel	Bathing/Changing	House	Best towel: Made of microfiber
Face Cloth/Washcloth	Bathing/Changing	House	These are also one of the most overused garment. I bought microfiber wash cloths good for wiping away just anything, from baby's saliva, spit milk, dirt etc.
Anti-allergen Cream	Bathing/Changing	House	Baby usually develop rashes in unexposed areas and skin folds Best brand: Drapolene, Desitin
Lampin/Cloth	Bathing/Changing	House	These are used as baby blankets and cover. Soft lampins made of 100% cotton would be comforting to babies.
Receiving blanket	Bathing/Changing	Hospital/House	The receiving blankets are used during delivery and going out of the hospital. This is used to swaddle babies. 100% cotton-made receiving blankets would be cozy.
Disposable Diapers	Bathing/Changing	Hospital/House	Disposable diapers are good especially during going out. Best brand: Prokids/Huggies
Diaper Organizer	Bathing/Changing	House	This is only nice-to-have
Baby Oil	Bathing/Changing	Hospital/House	Oils are good moisturizers and lubricant in removing cradle cap (flakes in baby's head) Best brand: Johnson's
Petroleum Jelly	Bathing/Changing	Hospital/House	This is also a good moisturizer and dead skin remover Best brand: Apollo
Feeding Bottle	Feeding	Hospital/House	This is necessary if the mom is attending something and the baby get to feed breastmilk from the bottle Best brand: Avent
Bottle Brush	Feeding	House	This is practically being used to clean baby bottles Best brand: Avent
Sterilizer	Feeding	House	This is to avoid the hassle of boiling water and sterilizing the baby bottles Best brand: Chicco
Bottle Cleanser	Feeding	House	There are cleansers that are edible to babies given their stomach sensitivity. Best brand: Cradle
Bottle dry rack	Feeding	House	These would be great to dry up bottles. No particular brand.
Bassinet	Essentials	House	These can be easily outgrown so select only an affordable bassinet where baby can comfortably sleep at night.
Baby Pillow	Essentials	House	Although this is not recommended since it will not enable the baby to move his/her head. It can promote a flat-headed baby. So pillows must be thin enough that baby can still move his/her head. Lampins are good pillows.
Baby Bolster	Essentials	House	Bolsters are used to protect babies from rolling during early months. But parents must cautiously watch since these might cover the baby and cause suffocation.
Baby Thermometer	Essentials	House	Thermometers are must have since this is the first indicator if baby is having a fever. Though this is already included in the baby kit provided by the hospital during delivery. Best brand: Omron, Chicco
Baby Books	Essentials	House	These are nice-to-haves only.
Baby Laundry Soap	Essentials	House	Best brand: Cycles, Perla
Camera	Essentials	House/Hospital/Going Out	This must not be forgotten in the baby getaway bag. You can request the nurse on duty in the delivery room if relatives are not allowed inside
Cloth Diaper	Essentials	House	CDs are definitely the new "IT" thing in the baby market with lots of cute designs to choose from. Not only that it is economical, CDs are environment-friendly and stylish. Best brand: Next9, Alva
Baby Tub	Essentials	House	Baby's are very fragile and bathing them is the most scary thing to do (imho). But a good tub and lukewarm water could be an exciting experience for our little ones and in good occasions, these sessions could elicit contagious laughs from them.

Mom's Checklist

Item	Usage	Location
IDs	Documentation	Hospital
Birth Documents	Documentation	Hospital
PhilHealth	Documentation	Hospital
SSS	Documentation	Hospital
Money	Personal Effects	Hospital
CP	Personal Effects	Hospital
Camera/Charger	Personal Effects	Hospital
Eyeglasses	Personal Effects	Hospital
Slippers	Personal Effects	Hospital
Socks	Personal Effects	Hospital
Panties	Personal Effects	Hospital
Towel	Personal Effects	Hospital
Underpants	Personal Effects	Hospital
Toothbrush	Personal Effects	Hospital
Toothpaste	Personal Effects	Hospital
Comb	Personal Effects	Hospital
Hair Tie	Personal Effects	Hospital
Breast Pads	Personal Effects	Hospital
Shower Cap	Personal Effects	Hospital
Lip Balm	Personal Effects	Hospital
Ballpen	Personal Effects	Hospital
Bathrobe	Personal Effects	Hospital
Nightgown	Personal Effects	Hospital
Going Home Dress	Personal Effects	Hospital
Nursing Bra	Personal Effects	Hospital
Sanitary Napkins (Night)	Personal Effects	Hospital
Snacks!	Personal Effects	Hospital
Nipple Cream	Personal Effects	Hospital
Betadine Femine Wash	Personal Effects	Hospital
Lollipop	Personal Effects	Hospital

Nursing Checklist

Item	Usage	Location	Mommy Tips
Nursing Pillow	Nursing	House	These are useful during breastfeeding. I bought an unbranded pillow in Landmark, Makati.
Nursing bra	Nursing	House	These are practical undergarments for easy nursing and milk extraction. Recommended brand: So-en
Nursing Pads	Nursing	Hospital and House	Milk letdown happens and it is best to be prepared. It is best to buy this online. Check the LiquidGoldPh store online.
Nursing Cover	Nursing	Hospital	I bought comfy nursing cover online from Lelliebubb
Breast Pump Set	Nursing	House	Pumps are tricky to buy. Buy the pump that you are most comfortable to use with. Recommended brand: Avent Manual Pump, Medela Electric Pump, Spectra Electric Pump
Milk Storage Cups Milk Storage Bags	Nursing	House	Storage cups are useful in storing milk to be consumed the next day or within the week while storage bags are useful for freezing milk to be stored for long-term. Check out LiquidGoldPh Facebook page for best value storage bags. Storage cups recommended brand: Avent