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Buy & prepare at least 3 weeks beforehand. I prepare it too late.. I tot I still have 2 weeks, but nooooo… end up i was in emergency C-sect 2 weeks earlier as I was losing weight. If ure buying online, do it beforehand. Coz after giving birth, ure too tired to do all the preparation especially ur baby is at home with u, u nid all to comes in handy as and when u nid it. Baby cot, at least 4-5 milk bottles with the correct size teat, milk pump, baby cot, baby clothes (with 2 way zipper), herbal stuffs (rem pails too) , diaper, swaddle, baby bath tub, towels, baby bag (for PD checkup), milk powder holder, wet wipes (pure water), milk warmer (portable), pram, baby carrier, baby clothes detergents , baby bottle detergents, baby body wash (bath with body was until baby is at least 2-3 weeks old) ur maternity pad (night usage super long usually will do), binder, mittens, socks, etc etc..
Since im staying with in laws and our room nto so big, i have yet to take out baby stuff yet. But I started to buy most baby items and some confinement items at 6 months slowly. Now at 38 weeks, already bought almost all items and washed all baby clothes etc and organized in drawer. Now mostly just need to take out baby playpen and organize my confinement & baby’s trolley since the items are all there. You can start slowly at 6 months so youll have plenty of time to also survey places and the prices. I bought msot stuff at jb cs alot cheaper. Oh and if its food or drink, best to check how long is their shelf life or expiry date. If its long can buy early if not better to buy around 8/9 months
I have my own place and I started buying things and rearranging items and furniture when I’m in my 2nd trimester. This is so I won’t panic in the last minute, have a long time to think through what I need to buy and need to do. Also, it’s a good period after your pregnancy kinda stabilise after you passed the first trimester. In the 4th month onwards is where your energy and stamina is best and you can still move about comfortably before the tummy gets big and heavy. I have lists if you’d like to refer to.
as and when I’m in the mood! Online shopping is so easy now
From late second trimester to third trimester onwards
And don’t forget to prepare your hospital bag too!
started to slowly buy stuff from abt 8mths preg
only from 3rd trimester onwards
My pp list
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