Tonyo’s Shopping (and Wish!) List

My former boss and now “client” Nanette took me baby stuff shopping yesterday afternoon. Being a 3-time mom, she was quite familiar with newborn essentials (but maybe not quite updated with newer technologies, like disposable liners for baby bottles and those nifty portable cribs/playpens called “pack and plays”, hehe). Nanette and the salesperson were surprised when I told them I haven’t really finished my layette shopping. “Ma’am, tapusin nyo na soon kasi in a few days baka hirap na kayo maglakad!” the salesperson warned me when I told her that I was entering my 35th week. Soo… I am panicking right now. Haha.

The shopping trip was a good catch-up experience with Nanette (who, by the way, just got promoted from Senior Manager to Assistant Vice President of one of the country’s top banks! Woohoo! This only proves that Nice Girls CAN Also Get a Corner Office!) and earned our Tonyo a very nice Baby Mickey terry cloth hooded bath towel and wash cloth set, and a cool KoziBlankie crib comforter/ bolster pillows and flat pillow set (blue, with a sun / moon / stars design.. I just love them!) I wouldn’t have bought these items for ourselves, so thank you , thank you ma’am!

I’ve had this baby essential list for a while – so maybe it’s about time I get serious with it! My best friend and maid of honor Gladys is also organizing a baby shower (she was also the one who threw me a bridal shower!)… so maybe I’ll try and coax her to look at my list ... wink, wink! At this time, only my clothing list is somewhat complete. Uh-oh.

NEWBORN CLOTHING

Kimono (newborn) – 1 pc ok, need 2 more
Sando – 1 pc ok, need 2 more
“Going out” shirts – We probably won’t take Tonyo out much during the 1st few months so we’d appreciate slightly bigger stuff!
Pajamas
Mittens / gloves – ok , 3 pairs
Baby socks – ok , 4 pairs
Baby booties – ok, 2 pairs
Baby hat/ cap – we have one cap with an elephant. I love it.

DIAPERS

Cloth lampins – we plan to be somewhat environment-friendly and use disposeables only when traveling
Disposeables – have no idea what to get
Pins/ Clips -

FEEDING

Milk/ Formula - wish: breastfeeding :-) is a breast pump really necessary?
Feeding bottles – wish: I want Pigeon or Avent , 3 small ones and 3 slightly bigger ones
Nipples – hopefully, Pigeon
Bottle Brush
Sterilizer – my boss says he’s going to give me his son’s
Burp cloths – ok c/o Memi who went into a sewing frenzy
Bibs
Receiving blankets – maybe 2 pcs?

BATHING and CLEANING

Baby wipes – or maybe do it the old school way? Cotton and water in a Tupperware container!
Rubber mat/ waterproof pad
Diaper rash ointment – wait for what the doc says
Baby Bathtub
Bath products – I was thinking Human Nature’s chamomile baby wash, but depends on what doc says
Hooded towels – 1 pc from Nanette! Maybe get 2 more
Wash cloth – 1 pc from Nanette, have to get 2 more
Baby Nail clippers

FURNITURE and GEAR

Crib or Cradle – have to get a wood one for Binan and we really, really want a Pack and Play for Boni. Pack and Plays start as cribs for the newborn and convert into a playpen for growing babies. These can also be folded into a very portable size (like a duffel bag). We’re looking at Disney and Enfant brands. WISH WISH.

Infant Car Seat – Tonyo will be shuttling to and from Binan and Boni a LOT. Safety first.

Diaper or Baby Bag – my dream is a Coach bag, hehe. But Tita G from the States is bringing us something, I can’t wait!

Stroller – Wishing for a Graco. I really want to scout for a reversible one (the one you can push with the baby facing you) Oh – or maybe something with a drink holder for the mommy. Hehe.

Baby carrier – Got an RJelly Sling from Kiel! (have to figure out how to use it tho.. I can’t even put Mia in it. Hehe)

Baby Toys , Baby Books, Baby Music (I’m curious about the Baby Einstein Tag Along Tunes)

Thermometer

Anyway, moms out there – did I miss out anything from my shopping/ wish list? Of course, these are “needs” – I have TONS of “wants” and “nice to haves” in my mind!