Aw congrats on your pregnancy, mama! Honestly, the essentials are: a safe crib or bassinet, diapers & wipes, feeding bottles or breastfeeding supplies, clothes (newborns outgrow them so fast!), and a good car seat since kailangan mo talaga for hospital discharge. One of my mum friends swears na wag muna bumili ng maraming gadgets, focus muna sa basics kasi marami pang ibibigay ng relatives once baby arrives, tapos natitipid mo pa money para sa unexpected expenses. Mag-join ka ng local parent groups din para makakuha ng hand-me-downs or recommendations based sa actual experience ng moms sa area mo. Good luck sa shopping!