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

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