This is the start of our shopping list.  It grew to be quite long after we started collecting information from brochures, friends and the internet.  Sometimes we end up with over-information, in this days of the internet, sadly that happens.  So, we will start the shopping list in some categorized format.  I start of with the easiest category.

Equipment for the baby (Newborn)

  1. Stroller.  We decided to get the travel system type which incorporated stroller and baby car seat capsule.
  2. Baby Car Seat.  We decided to get the capsule type that fits in the car base for easy removal.
  3. Bag for baby stuff, preferable a bag with several compartments.  We just thought of using a normal backpack.
  4. Baby changing mat (portable – to be used outside of home environment)
  5. Baby thermometer, preferable the digital type, either the normal one or the one for the ear.
  6. Nasal aspirator, battery operated.  I have not used this but thought it would be better than the manual one.
  7. Baby mobile.
  8. Baby cot, we decided not to get the baby cot but to use a close and secure sleeper for newborn and then pillows as the baby grows bigger.
  9. Baby bath tub.
  10. Baby feeding bottle.  Try to get the BPA free one if possible.  In Malaysia, not many shops list BPA free items.  So best to check out the internet for BPA free brands and shop for the brands.
  11. Electric breast pump.  We were told that the manual one takes longer and needs energy to manage the pump.
  12. Baby cradle swing, we decided for this after being informed of its usefulness by parents that used them.
  13. Baby sling carrier.
  14. Baby monitor, you can get the digital audio or video one.  We just got the audio one.  
  15. Memory foam mattress to prevent flat head syndrome.
  16. Baby Play Gym.

Eqiupment for baby (18 months onwards)

  1. Car Booster Seat (as the baby gets bigger, mostly required in the from 18 months onwards depending on size of baby)
  2. Baby Booster Seat (used for feeding, 18 months onwards).  We got the one that fits on a chair.

Note: Do check back occasionally as we will update the list as we go on.