Assalamualaikum and hello there!

Alhamdulillah, about 6 more weeks or less!  InsyaAllah!

Been busy doing lots of shopping for our little bundle of joy!

I have installed the iPregnant app in my iPad, and it has been really helpful with the shopping, so I’ll just go ahead and share the list with you, lovelies!

Clothing

• undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve) ✓
• one-piece stretchy sleepers ✓
• pairs of pants
• newborn hats ✓
• pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits ✓
• pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face ✓
• cardigans or jackets
• Laundry detergent for infants ✓
• outfits for dressing up (optional)

Blankets

• large cotton blankets
• receiving blankets

Feeding

• Lots of bibs
• Burp cloths
• Breast pump ✓
• Milk storage containers ✓
• Nursing pillow
• Nursing bras ✓
• Breast pads (disposable or washable) ✓
• Lotion for sore nipples ✓

Diapering

• Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers ✓
• Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it’s better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly) ✓
• waterproof covers ✓
• diaper pail
• Changing pad ✓
• Baby ointment or other barrier cream to prevent rash ✓
• Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers ✓
• Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby’s bottom ✓

Bathtime

• plastic infant tub ✓
• washcloths, not used on baby’s bottom
• Baby soap or cleanser ✓
• Baby shampoo ✓
• Baby soft-bristled hair brush
• soft-hooded towels

Bedtime

• Approved crib and crib mattress ✓
• waterproof mattress covers ✓
• fitted cribsheets ✓
• ight blankets that fit in the crib
• Sleep sack
• waterproof pads to place under baby
• Light comforter

Other necessities

• Approved infant safety seat for car ✓
• Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat ✓
• Nail clippers or scissors (✓
• Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
• Baby thermometer ✓
• Eye dropper or medicine spoon
• Medication in case of fever

Nice-to-have items

• Change table ✓
• Rocking chair for feeding and swaddling
• Playpen
• Sling or baby carrier
• Diaper bag ✓
• 1 or 2 change pads ✓
• Plastic hangers for closet
• Sun shade for car windows
• 2 or 4 pacifiers (if you choose to use these)
• Rattles and other baby toys
• Mobiles
• Night light

We still need to do more shopping but so far, so good, yes?

About 9 more weeks to go! InsyaAllah and Alhamdulillah!