Mummy Checklist

Becoming a new Mummy is an ominous feat for anyone.  In an attempt to facilitate certain aspects of this life-changing experience we have compiled a comprehensive checklist.  Decorating a baby's room and preparing for his/her arrival should be a joyous time for new parents.  It is our hope that as you go through our extensive list of baby must-haves and peruse our beautiful website, you will find this nesting experience to be a momentous occasion that you will look upon nostalgically, in years to come as one of your most enjoyable experiences.

Bearing in mind that each baby is different as are your needs and desires, please use this list as a guide to help you navigate through our website which is in and of itself a decorating tool which should address your every decorating need.  Good luck and above all...enjoy yourself!

Feeding Needs: For you and your baby

• Baby bottles 4oz (6)
• Baby bottles 8oz (6)
• Formula dispenser (1)
• Nipples flow 2 and 3 (3 each)
• Breast pump (preferably double electric)
• Breast milk storage containers/Bags
• Bottle Cleaning Brush
• Bottle Drying Rack
• Baby bibs (6)
• Teethers (2)
• Breast pads (8)
• Pacifiers Newborn (2)
• Highchair (1)
• Nipple Cream Lanolin (2)
• Nursing pillow (1)
• Nursing bras (3)
• Bottle Sterilizer (1)
• Bottle warmer (1)
• Formula (always ask your pediatrician for recommendation)
• Gripe Water (1)
• Sophie the Giraffe 
• Cloth diapers (for burping)
• Square Cotton Pads (12)  Initially will be used as wipes)
• Disposable diapers
• Diaper Wipes 
• Wash cloths (3)
• Diaper ointment/powder (2)
• Diaper Bag
• Diaper Dekkor with refills

Bathing and Health:

• Baby bath tub
• Bath sponge (2)
• Newborn shampoo (2) 
• Newborn lotion(2)
• Newborn Body wash (2)
• Tearless shampoo(2)
• Bath toys
• Baby oil (1)
• Hooded towels (2)
• Wash clothes/Flannels (6)
• Ointment (1)
• Baby thermometer (1)
• Vaseline
• Sterile cotton balls
• Baby powder
• Baby nail scissors/clippers
• Baby brush/comb
• Nasal aspirator
• Newforn Sunscreen
• Rubbing alcohol
• Daphne bath seat
• Bath thermometer 
• Air Cleaner
• Humidifier or Vaporizer
• Infant safe Q-tips
• Aquaphor (secret diaper rash remedy)

Clothing checklist:

• Baby Bodies (newborn:3 long sleeve, 3 short sleeve)
• Pajamas for newborn with feet (5) 
• Pajamas for 0-3m (5)
• Sleep sacks (2)
• Infant gowns with elasticized opening (6)
• Booties (5 pairs)
• Socks (10 pars)
• Baby Shoes
• T-shirts for newborns (3 long sleeve and 3 short sleeve)
• Mittens (3)
• Sweater (newborn:1, 0-3 months:1)
• Jacket/Cardigan (newborn:1, 0-months:1)
• Bonnet (newborn:1)
• Infant Cotton hats (6)

Safety items:

• Infant Car Seat
• Car Seat protector
• Toddler Car Seat
• Baby monitor
• Safety gates
• Safety locks/latches
• Corner and edge bumpers
• Outlet covers
• Stroller

Decorative:

• Toys
• Mobile
• Photo Albums
• Storage Baskets
• Hamper

Baby's nursery checklist:

• Crib or Cradle
• Bassinet
• Nursery Decor
• Changing Table
• Dresser
• Bouncer Seat
• Rocking Chair
• Walker
• Nightlight
• Crib bumper and Crib skirt
• Crib sheets (2 fitted sheets)
• Cradle Sheets (3)
• Bassinet sheets (3)
• Receiving blankets (5)
• Muslin Blankets (4)
• Baby blankets
• Mattresses
• Mattress pads
• Baby Pillows
• Bumpers
• Duvet 
• Duvet Cover
• Decorative Teddy Bear

Mummy's Hospital Bag

• Hospital Gowns 
• Nightdress (front opening for breastfeeding)
• Identity cards
• Slippers
• Tooth brush and toothpaste
• Lotions and cream
• Deodorant
• Perfume
• A good Book
• Magazines
• Address book (so you have your numbers handy to announce the good news to family and friends)
• Overnight Heavy Duty pads
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wipes
• Snacks
• Outfits for new born including Coming Home outfit (mittens and booties, nappy cream, muslin swaddle, newborn diaper
• Warm clothing for your partner (very cool in hospitals) 
• Thank you cards
• Make-up
• Socks
• Face towel
• Hair Band
• Lip moisturizer
• two tennis balls in socks for massage/massage oil
• Music
• Pre-Natal class notes/ Pregnancy guidebook
• Camera/Video Camera (fully charged)
• Disposable underwear
• "Donut" pillow to sit on in case of painful stitches
• All "SmartChoices" products (view internet)
• Nursing Bras
• Breast Pads
• Lanolin Cream for Breast Feeding
• Telephone Charger
• Nursing cover