welcoming new born - preparing first time parents & Melenggang Perut the Malay Baby Shower (no gifts) for my Sis & the Shopping list to Welcome the Newborn

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Today is finally the day to have the "melenggang perut' day for my sis who is expecting her first baby this coming November. Ideally, it is normally done on the 7th month. Unfortunately, big sisters are all occupied with personal & professional comitment.(sorry ayah emak..bukan sengaja melewatkan...).

The simple ceremony will be performed by our auntie, What we need for the occasion:
  1. Kain Batek sarong 7 helai
  2. Bunga 7 jenis
  3. Setangi
  4. Minyak wangi
  5. Limau 3 biji
  6. Kelapa 
So the best part is, we are going to have the pulut kuning & kari telur - everybody's favourite dish and to be shared with people at the mosque tonight after maghrib..InsyaAllah.

Next is the shopping list for mom & dad to-be


The Basic Baby Clothings (White color preferred - baby looks gorgeous in white)
Dont worry, years to come will be colorful!!
  1. Bath Towel                                                                3 sets
  2. Face Towel                                                                6 pieces - 1 dozen
  3. Napkin (clothes)    Johnson & Johnson                 1 dozen
  4. Baby blanket                                                             2 sets (for cold & warm weathers)
  5. Baby Rompers (Mothercare sets)                         8-10 sets (estimated 1 daily)
  6. Baby jumper baby (with/without hood covered head to toe)            2 sets
  7. Mittens & Booties                                                                                      8 pairs (min)
  8. Baby socks (little toes sets from mother care) less booties needed 
  9. Baby Bib                                                                                                      2 sets (strap not string preferred)
  10. Tops & Long Pants (white) with strings not button preferred     3 sets (2 NB & size 12)
  11. singlets & pants (the one with holes - on warm days)                   1 set (size NB or 12)
  12. sun hat for Newborn 
  13. bedding set - all 100% cotton, comforter sets (good for travelling) Pillows not for head but to support the body 
  14. Baby cot is encouraged - buy only once for all other kids - good to train baby sleep on their own still in the same room - Bedding pad not necessary as malaysia is hot. moquito net may be necesary..
  15. inner layer (barut) optional
The Basic Necessaties
  1. Changing mat - one for home use and one for traveling (fordable, thin & light)
  2. Baby tub with rubber non-slippery mat
  3. Small bowl
  4. Sponge
  5. Nasal   
  6. Laundary basket
  7. Cotton balls, cotton bud,
  8. Toiletries: baby lotions, baby syampoo, baby bath, baby oil,   
  9. Drapolene
  10. Baby wipes & toilet rolls & spray bottles
  11. Baby little finger tooth brush
  12. Hair brush
  13. Pacifier/soother - soft newborn
  14. Nail clipper/scissors
  15. Thermometer
  16. Baby bag with toiletries (traveling kit) & baby basic & nice going-home clothing ready to go by 36th week
  17. Basket for clothes & Nappy
  18. Basket for toiletries
  19. Small 4 oz bottles for breast milk storage, cooler, tupperware containers
  20. bottle brush
  21. Starter set (baby bottle -Avent)
  22. super small baby bottle for juice & water
  23. Bottle rack
  24. bottle sterilizers pills & containers
  25. baby Diapers - NB - Huggies prefered. 
Traditional add-ons
  1. Minyak Kolong & minyak telon
  2. Punjut rempah - tuam perut
  3. Vicks & Tiger balm
For Mom (All set in a bag by 36th week with hospital documentation)

  1. nursing bras
  2. nursing pad - 4 sets cotton
  3. slipper for toilet
  4. slipper & think long socks 2 sets
  5. toiletries (tooth brush, tooth paste, shower gel, shampoo, hair brush)
  6. Batek Sarong    3 pieces
  7. Shirt  with long sleeves (thick cotton kemeja)
  8. panties & bras
  9. maternity pad or long night pad
  10. maternity disposable panties
  11. small towel & bath towel
  12. a set of clothes to go home
  13. Lotion
  14. hair band or clip
  15. surah yasin or small quran to recite while in labor

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