Now that I’m on the last part of my second trimester (turning 6 months on Monday) and we know the gender of our baby (read all about it here), we are now starting to shop around for crib, stroller, bottles, teats, blankets and clothes. I never knew though there were a lot of things to consider and there are so many choices available out there. We plan to buy most, if not all in the US since its cheaper even if we add the cost of shipping the balikbayan box.
The sites that I visit everyday are Target and Babies R Us. Target was my one of my fave stores (aside from outlets and Forever21) when I was in the states last year. They have the nicest stuff at reasonable price. Its like SM but more chic and fab! Here, I found the crib that we saw in Rustan’s (Graco Pack N Play) at a little less than half the price in Rustan’s. When I checked yesterday, they were on sale!! Exciting isn’t it?
I just hope that this will fit in the box!! Or else, major frustration! I’m also getting this cute bib from BabyBjorn, some onesies from Gerber (which I find really reasonable at $8 for a 5 pack set), Circo and Carters. As for me, I’m getting some nursing bra which is good for everyday/nighttime use (at only $12.95) and leggings. They are on sale too so I have to make my choices asap as stocks may run out.


Babies R Us is really a haven for baby needs. They carry a lot of brands and more choices for each brand. Here I found a complete BPA free line of bottles, teats, pacifiers, sippy cups and mealtime sets. For the feeding bottles, my top choice would be Avent. I’m still thinking about Dr. Brown though as I’ve read from the reviews that the small parts are hard to clean.. but I still want to try and see if my baby will like it. My friend from the states recommended Playtex bottles with Drop Ins coz that what her 5-month old baby uses and she finds the drop ins very efficient as she hates sterilizing bottles. Now, instead of narrowing down my choices, its getting wider which makes it more difficult for me to decide. Meanwhile, let me share some of the stuff I’m getting over at Babies R Us.



The Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Blanket, Carter’s Receiving Blanket and the Fisher Price Rainforest Bath Center. I’m getting all excited with all these gears that my baby will be using
Last and most important would be the breastpump. I’m getting a Medela Pump In Style Advanced from www.addalittlelove.com. Its cheaper than Target and Babies R Us, although I’m planning to buy accessories for Medela at Target/Babies like the milk storage bags/bottles, a nipple shield and the microwave steam bag for sterilizing . I hope that breast feeding will really work for me so I can fully take advantage and maixmize the use of the pump.
There goes my initial list of things that I need to buy for our baby. For the stroller, we’re thinking of getting a Maclaren since its the most reasonably priced one. As for the car seat, we’re still thinking what brand/model/type would be best for us and the baby ofcourse. If you still have some suggestions in mind on what would be the best to get for the baby in US, please let me know. There might be still some room in the box.