Sunday, May 18, 2008

Labour Bag Checklist

For Labour

Pack a few necessities to make yourself more comfortable during labour.

  • A baggy t-shirt or nightgown
  • A hot water bottle
  • Baby powder or massage oil
  • Eyeglasses, if you need any. Even if you usually wear contacts, you'll probably need or want to take them out at some point during your stay
  • A hair band/ hair clips and barrettes, if you think you might want them
  • Camera / Videocamera
  • CD player (soft music to relax and relieve tension)


After Delivery

Make your recovery stay at the hospital restful with these useful items.

  • Plenty of cotton underwear
  • Sanitary pad
  • Breast pump
  • Nightgown, bathrobe and slippers
  • Nursing pads
  • Nursing bra
  • Toiletries. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, makeup, shampoo, lotion
  • Face towel
  • Lip moisturizer
  • Warm socks and slippers
  • Going-home outfit (loose, comfortable but stylist)


Going-Home

  • Going-home outfits for baby (stretchy)
  • Mittens and booties
  • Sweater
  • Baby hat
  • Receiving blanket
  • Diapers
  • An infant car seat (installed correctly)

Labour Bag Checklist

For Labour

Pack a few necessities to make yourself more comfortable during labour.

  • A baggy t-shirt or nightgown
  • A hot water bottle
  • Baby powder or massage oil
  • Eyeglasses, if you need any. Even if you usually wear contacts, you'll probably need or want to take them out at some point during your stay
  • A hair band/ hair clips and barrettes, if you think you might want them
  • Camera / Videocamera
  • CD player (soft music to relax and relieve tension)


After Delivery

Make your recovery stay at the hospital restful with these useful items.

  • Plenty of cotton underwear
  • Sanitary pad
  • Breast pump
  • Nightgown, bathrobe and slippers
  • Nursing pads
  • Nursing bra
  • Toiletries. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, makeup, shampoo, lotion
  • Face towel
  • Lip moisturizer
  • Warm socks and slippers
  • Going-home outfit (loose, comfortable but stylist)


Going-Home

  • Going-home outfits for baby (stretchy)
  • Mittens and booties
  • Sweater
  • Baby hat
  • Receiving blanket
  • Diapers
  • An infant car seat (installed correctly)

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Newborn Baby Checklist

On-The-Go
  • Baby cot / Travel cot
  • Baby stroller
  • Bouncer
  • Car seat

Bath Toiletries

  • Bath tub
  • Nappy
  • Disposable diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Changing mat
  • Baby shampoo
  • Lotion / Moisturiser
  • Baby talc
  • Baby oil
  • Powder puff container
  • Cotton bud and cotton pad
  • Wash cloths / Face towel
  • Cuddle
  • Silicone fingertip toothbrush
  • Safety step

Feeding

  • Bottle sterilizer
  • Bottle warmer
  • Feeding bottles (4oz x 2) (9oz x 2)
  • Pacifier with holder
  • Bottle brush
  • Smoother
  • Milk powder container
  • Baby bibs
  • Highchair / Booster
  • Bumbo seat

Bedding sets

  • Baby pillow (recommended natural latex)
  • Baby bolster (recommended natural latex)
  • Pillow case
  • Bolster case
  • Lightweight blanket
  • Mattress (recommended natural latex)
  • Mattress cover
  • Comforter

Baby Clothing

  • Onsies
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Short sleeve shirts
  • Long paints
  • Body suit
  • Leggings
  • Sleepwear / Nightgown
  • Singlet
  • Mittens & Booties
  • Bonnet/ Hat
  • Sweeter
  • Receiving blanket
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Binder

Health Care & Hygiene

  • Nasal Aspirator
  • Baby healthcare & Grooming set (baby nail clipper, soft-grip hair brush, comb, digital temperature)
  • Teether
  • Weaning sets
  • Bottle cleanser
  • Cloths cleaner

Breast Feeding

  • Breast pump (manual/ batteries operated)
  • Breast pad (disposable)
  • Maternity pads
  • Breast Shield
  • Dry shampoo

神奇的胎动

514 (19 weeks 2 days)

難以形容的第一次胎動﹐凌晨4點多。足以令我興奮的睡不着。有點衝動想把我身邊熟睡的daddy給叫起來。

Today I had my 19th week check-up, all looks good. We also got a gender determination, which the doctor said he felt was 99% accurate, and so, without further ado, we proudly announce that................IT’S A BOY!