Monday, 27 January 2014

Buying for Baby

Though a part of me still feels like it is a little early, with the third trimester starting next week (or this week, depending on the baby book), we thought it was time for shopping. I have been compiling various lists from the internet and this is what I have come up with... It is HUGE!!!!

Because of the cost of some things here, and things not being available (or not quite sure if they are chemical free like in other countries) I have decided to buy things from heaps of different places. We went to babies'r'us in Japan and start the shop on the weekend. I would suggest you get the point card. There is a bag of sample that I received as well as a few discount tickets. Plus, it is Japan so the points always end up buying something. We finally have curtains now too, so the spare room looks more like a room, than a junk room.

I will put in red where I bought/intend to buy it. The major stores are:

Babies r us (in Japan)
 amazon.com
amazon.co.jp (also, look for similar items on Rakuten)
TBA- To be advised. Still looking/deciding
Iherb.com- an international drugstore
Benese.co.jp- online baby store in Japan
Nitori- a furniture store in Japan



Clothing
  • 1 pack T-shirts Babies r us
  • 6 one-piece outfits that snap at the crotch (long- and shortsleeved) Babies r us, amazon.com
  • 4 pajama sets amazon.com
  • 6 pairs socks Babies r us, amazon.com
  • 2 pairs soft booties Babies r us, amazon.com
  • 2 pairs stretch cotton leggings  amazon.com
  • 3 bibs Babies r us
  • Cotton sweater amazon.com
  • Knit cap Babies r us, amazon.com
  • Zip-up sweatshirt amazon.com
  • 15 baby hangers Nitori
Diapering

Diapers:  Babies r us, - We have bought a big box of something like 264 in the newborn size. I want to buy cloth nappies though, and will let you know if I do. At the moment I am looking at the softbums omni diaper.
Wipes: Babies r us
Changing pad or table:  amazon. Could not find anything other than the flat mats in Japan. So will import a thick, curved changed pad from the US to attach to the top of the dresser. 
Diaper rash ointment I herb
Dirty diaper receptacle Babies r us

Baby gear
Baby carrier:  Benese.co.jp
Stroller: Amazon.co.jp
Car seat: amazon.co.jp
Glider/rocking chair and footrest amazon.co.jp
Dresser Nitori
Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer Yamada Denki


Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

Nursing/feeding pillow:  amazon.com
Lanolin ointment amazon.com
hot/cold gel packs TBA
Burp cloths (6 to 12):  Babies r us
Nursing bras Babies r us
Nursing Pads Babies r us
Bottles (6 to 12):   BPA- and phthalate-free   amazon.com
Bottle brushes (2):  amazon.com
Breast milk bags: Babies r us
Bibs (3 to 5): Babies r us
breastfeeding cover blanket ebay.com

Baby soothers, toys, and entertainment

Pacifiers: TBA- may not get one
Bouncy/rocking seat: amazon.co.jp
Play mat/gym: Babies r us
Toys:  have a few rattles, musical toys, and soft toys at the ready Babies r us


Sleeping

Crib and mattress:  TBA
Bedding:  three to five fitted crib sheets and perhaps a waterproof crib mattress pad.  TBA
  • 4 receiving blankets amazon.com
  • 2 cotton blankets TBA
  • Cradle or bassinet with cotton sheets TBA
  • 2 waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib) TBA
Swaddling blankets (3):  amazon.com
Baby monitors: amazon.co.jp

Health
           3 hooded towels- Babies r us
  • 2 packs of washcloths Babies r us
  • Cotton swabs Babies r us
  • Baby shampoo Babies r us
  • Baby body wash Babies r us
  • Infant bathing tub  amazon.co.jp
  • Baby nail clipper Babies r us
  • Soft brush and comb Babies r us
  • Rubbing alcohol TBA
  • Petroleum jelly- already have
  • Bulb nasal aspirator- Babies r us
  • Mild soap for laundry- TBA



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