I want my little angel to join SM’s Star Baby contest. It’s a good way to showcase my baby’s handsome features. I’m sure he will win The sad part is that, I have to purchase 5,000 peso worth of products in SM’s Baby Company department, 500 pesos of which must be Prokids and Pigeon products. Hmmm… I guess I’ll have to raise enough fundings for this. This could be the start of my baby’s stardom! Hihihi!

Kidding aside, I’m really proud of my baby. I want the world to know that I’m his mother and he’s my pride and joy. Nico is so cute that the criteria: 15% of Physical Built, 15% Skin Complexion, 30% Projection and 40% Over-All Appearance (”cute factor”) will be very easy for him. He’s my baby after all, like Mommy, like son. Hah!

I just hope I’ll have enough money for this and Nico will do the rest!

So Mommy feels like an endorser for baby products now huh? Why is she posing like she’s having an advertising campaign for baby bottles? LOL!

Oh well, Mommy took Little Nicholas shopping a week ago. We didn’t really splurge on capricious stuff. Mommy has prepared a list, and she only purchased what were needed by her little angel. Several brands came up on that shopping spree. Jonhson’s, Babyflo, Pigeon, Babyjoy, Baby Company, Lactacyd, Baby Impressions, Baby World, Dolphin, Mc Jarell, EQ Dry, Giggles and so much more! Huh! I feel like thanking my sponsors! Hahaha!

As mentioned above, Mommy just followed a list of baby essentials that Merck’s Beginnings (Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy) booklet has recommended for expecting mommies. These are as follows:

BABY’S PLACE:

1. Sleeping area (crib or bassinet/cradle), which Mommy didn’t purchase because it’s very costly and she wanted Little Nicholas to sleep with her on the bed.

2. Place for clothes and supplies (Mommy bought only a 3-shelf rack for supplies, Little Nicholas will share Mommy’s cabinet for his clothes)

3. Pillows, Blankets and Bolster set

4. Baby Rubber Mat

BABY’S CLOTHING:

1. 5-7 Undershirts or ‘onesies’

2. 1-2 hats/bonnets

3. 1-2 sets of baby washcloths and towels

4. 3-4 dozen newborn diapers

5. 3-4 waterproof pants & diaper pants if using cloth diapers

6. 4-6 receiving blankets

7. 2-3 pairs of booties or socks

8. 2 washable bibs

9. 4-6 cotton diapers to use as burp rags

10. 3-4 fitted sheets

11. 2 crib blankets

12. 1-2 blankets for the carriage or stroller, which Mommy didn’t buy because Little Nicholas has no stroller yet (ahem, it’s really expensive)

FEEDING SUPPLIES:

1. 4-6 Baby Bottles (4 and 8 ounces)

2. Bottle Brush

3. Breast Pump

4. Nursing Bra

OTHER ITEMS:

1. Pacifier (1-piece silicone model with a soft nipple)

2. Infant carrier, which again, Mommy didn’t purchase yet, definitely next time.

3. Stroller and/or carriage

4. Nasal suction bulb

5. Thermometer

6. Front pack or back pack

7. Diaper Bag

8. Calibrated Spoon, medicine dropper and oral syringe for medicine

9. Baby nail clippers/scissors (manicure set)

10. Baby Bathtub

11. Baby comb/brush

12. Diaper rash ointment or petroleum jelly

13. Manzanilla/Baby Oil

14. Baby Wash, Powder and/or lotion

15. Baby Wipes

16. Baby Album and Baby Book or Diary

There, I guess that’s more than enough already. But to be honest, not only did my legs ached when I shopped for these stuff, my wallet ached much more, LOL! Mommy and Little Nicholas came home laden with so many plastic bags, but there’s nothing much left in Mommy’s wallet. That’s a little sad… But well, I was really really happy and I felt so accomplished as a Mom to be able to buy my Little Nicholas all that he needs (for now). Till next shopping!