And the list goes on...

I never knew researching and checking and comparing prices on a new born list could be a daunting experience. I have spent a whole day making the list and another whole day checking and comparing prices on each of them. Not to mention developing headache seeing and calculating the total amount it resulted into.

It's exactly in 3 months time our baby will pops out. I'll be delivering here of course in the local general hospital. Though I haven't filled up my birth plan yet, I am planning to have a water birth, Insya'Allah if God's willing. And a lot of people have been asking me how much does it cost to deliver a baby in the UK. I'd say, with a valid visa it's free of charge. Yes everything is free from prescription to dental and consultancy and such. Of course, otherwise what are tax paying for?

Anyway, I'm making a new born list here to help out all you new mommy-to-be in welcoming a new born just like I am. I'm gonna save you a bit of a trouble by doing this. So nice right? Haha. Well, I could put the prices here as well but I'm afraid the prices varies to much from country to country and since a large portion of my readers are Malaysian, I think it's best if you find out what can be offered at your local shops. I bet you can save a lot more than I am. So here they are ;

Hana's Newborn List
a . Traveling
- Baby carrier
- Car seat
- Stroller
- Diaper bag
- Celular blanket

b. Sleeping
- Baby cot / moses basket
- Sheets
- Waterproof mattress
- Fleece blanket (of course you don't need fleece if you're living in a tropical country)

c. Bathing and cleaning
- Baby bath/Shampoo (not necessarily needed for the first few months, some baby can developed enzyme because of this)
- Towels
- Baby tab (my mom used to bath me in a sink when we were living in UK)
- Sponge
- Changing mat
- Baby lotion
- Wipes
- Cotton balls
- Nappies
- Muslin squares

d. Clothing
- Stretch suits long sleeve
- Vest/ body suit short sleeve
- Hat
- Mitten
- Socks
- Jacket (Only in country that have winter/autumn)
- Snow suit (My baby will be a winter baby and I bet it'll be snowing when I bring him home)

e. Feeding and nursing
- Bibs
- Breast pump (especially if you are a working mommy)
- Steriliser equipment
- Feeding bottles (not unless if you breastfeed exclusively especially if you're a stay at home mom)
- Bottle brush
- Bottle warmer (not necessary, unless if it comes in a set then it's a bonus)
- Breast milk storage cups
- Breast pads/ nursing bra

Now, the next list would be for us during our labour in the hospital and waiting to go home

What's in your labour bag
-Maternity notes & birth plan (for UK)
- Loose cotton T-shirt to wear during labour
- Socks to keep warm
- Face wipes to stay fresh
- Lotion (It'll be winter remember?)
- Towel
- Snacks & Drink to keep the energy
- Toiletries, tissue
- Camera (capture those precious moments)
- Nursing bra
- Breast pad
- Slippers
- Sanitary pad (important)
- Clothes for the baby
- Blanket
- Nappies
- Baby hat
- Muslin squares
- Cheap/disposable panties
- Cotton wool
- Dressing gown
- A book for the waiting game
- Comfortable clothes when come home.

So there you go. I hope these will benefited some of you as it can be a benefit to me. And Oh one more thing, here's a picture of a shocked baby, bath by her mommy in a sink in the UK. I think it was cold. Haha. What a way to save some money. I'll definitely try it.