hi girls
found this in the dec board. very helpful.

BABY SHOPPING LIST

[Bedding]
Cot
Bed Bumper
Bolsters - 2
Mobile for cot vibrant colors
Plastic sheet
Bedsheets - 2
Receiving sheets - 3
Net umbrella
Pillow - Use only after 3 months
Blanket - 2

[Clothes]
Kurtis / ganjis / jablas - 8
(Envelope neck / Front open / Tie ups)
Rompers - Half suits / Full suits
Cotton nappies - 24
Nappy liners
Pampers
Wrappers – 8 (1x1metre cloth)
Socks – 4 (size 0-60 cm)
Shoulder cloth (60x60cm soft muslin cloth)
sweaters
gloves
caps


[Bath Essentials]
Baby box
Bucket with 2 mugs
Bath tub
Face Towels - 12
Hooded towels - 2
Bathing mats

[Bath products]
Soap
Shampoo
Lotion and cream
Hair Oil
Body Oil
Bubble Bath
Soap dish
powder

[Accessories]
Changing table - Waist level
Changing mat
Potty Seat
Stroller
Car Seat
Carry Cot
Bouncer (optional)
Baby bag
Harness Facing mother
High Chair
Playmat
Toys (Floating tube toys/Rattlers/Squeeze toys)

[Miscellaneous items]
Bibs - 3
Dikky bibs - 1
Nappy Rash Cream
Detergent
Cotton Wool
Baby wipes
Hair brush / Comb
Safety lock pins
Nail clipper / Round tip scissor
Medicine spoon
Thermometer
Nasal decongestor

[Miscellaneous items]
Record book
Feeder
Dustbin with lids - 2
Hanger with drying clips
Drying stand
Plastic bowls in different colors - 2
Thermos flask
Steel pan with copper bottom
Clothes Rack
Feeding bottles
Steriliser
Warmer
Food maker
Feeding tray, bowls, spoons
Teether
Strainer mug
powder box with puff

mother

Nursing Bras
Nursing Pads
Maternity gown / Pyjama suits
Cotton underwears
Disposable underwears
Sanitary Pads
Breast Pump
Nipple Cream
Stretch Marks Cream
1.disposable underpants I dunno where you can get these
2.face wash
3.towel in case you need to shower
4.shampoo
5.sterilized cotton
6.drinks/snacks
7.pillow & sheets , if you prefer your own pillow
8.PJ's - make sure that you don't mind staining them
9.socks
10.boppy pillow for nursing
11.lotion/oil for massage
12.Fleece jacket since it will be cold when you return home
13.Electric heated massager or tennis ball (very helpful for lower back pain or leg cramps)
14.Hard candy to suck on during labor
15.hairbrush(brush is better cos comb hurts as body is so sore and tired after delivery)
16.loose panties
17.Small hand towels
18.Wet Wipes / Handkerchiefs / or soft face towels.
19.Easy slip-ons or nice cute looking Hawaii chappals
20.Lip cream cos ur lips usually chap
21.soap,
22.toothpaste,
23.toothbrush,
24.extra hairbands/rubber bands
25.Talcum Powder (very imp)
26.Deodorant or eau de cologne (Very Imp, We need to smell good. But buy very mild ones)
27.lotsa plastic / trash bags. Cos when u return from the hosp. u’ll definitely need a lot of then.
28.tummy binder -old dupatta, saree etc or readymade ones
cotton buds
breast pads

For dad

1.Slippers
2.tooth paste, toothbrush,
3.night dress
4.hand towel
5.camera and film, camcoder
6.mobiles + charger
7.Eatables/snacks/soft drinks
8.phone nos list
9.At least $20 in cash and change for snacks, phone calls, and so forth
10.Change of clothes.
11.some magazine/books.
12.Walkman with cd’s
13.Birthplan
14.Insurance card
15. Lamaze/childbirth class notes on how to breathe/positions etc during labor
carseat

theres a note too-

pack light. Don't bring cute pj's for yourself because (a lot of people don't know or don't think of this) you will be having a lot of vaginal bleeding just like a menstrual period. You don't want to stain your good pj's when the hospital gowns are available instead. Usually the hospital provides sanitary napkins, soap and linens for bathing, so leave all that at home. Do bring your own shampoo and any cosmetics you will need. Try to wear the same outfit in to the hospital that you can wear home (unfortunately, you won't be that much smaller yet). That will make your bag much lighter. Only bring one outfit for the baby to wear home because in the hospital a t-shirt and diapers are provided. The babies stay double wrapped in hospital blankets to keep warm, so your visitors won't be able to see the cute baby outfit you bring anyway. Save the outfit for the drive home. Pretty much don't bring any baby supplies, as the hospital will give you all you need. Do bring lots of film with your camera.

good luck everyone

theres also a link you all can check out
indianmoms(dot)com/guide/shoppinglist.htm

i ve tried to do my best
lets see if i have missed out anything.

take care
smita ash replied. wow smita,

must say its a very comprehensive list and pretty helpful too.

Ash