The First-Time Mom's Baby Must-Haves Checklist | SM Supermalls

2. SWADDLE BLANKET (CARTER’S)

A pro-parenting tip: Master the art of swaddling or, better yet, get swaddle blankets from Carter’s. Wrapping your baby snuggly in soft cloth, or swaddling, will allow your little one to feel secure, warm, and soothed.

Swaddling is especially helpful for newborns whose internal thermostats haven’t yet fully developed. It helps keep your newborn warm and soothed. It takes a few trial-and-errors to get the hang of swaddling but the velcro fasteners on Carter’s swaddling blanket makes it easy for a new mom to wrap baby in no time.

Branch: SM Seaside City Cebu

3. STROLLER (CHICCO)

Being a first-time mom is both exhilarating and exhausting. You want your little one to be around you all the time, even when you’re going out of the house.

Strong and enduring as you are, you won’t be able to keep carrying baby all day. On your next day out, make it a more convenient #SMoment for yourself and your baby by using a stroller from Chicco. It allows your entire family to stay mobile on long days out.

Branches: SM Aura Premier, SM City Fairview, SM Megamall, SM Seaside City Cebu, and at any The SM Store nationwide.

4. BABY CARRIER (I-ANGEL)

There are more ways than one to be a mobile new mom. Get a baby carrier from I-Angel that’s comfortable for you.

Carrying your baby all day might start causing body aches and back problems for the sleepless first-time mom. Using an ergonomic baby carrier will allow you to distribute baby’s weight across your hips and upper body so you can keep taking care of your little one more conveniently and comfortably.

You can find I-Angel products at The SM Store branches nationwide and at their retail partner locations like Baby Company (see #1) and Mothercare (SM Lanang Premier, The Podium).

5. BREAST PUMPS (HORIGEN)

Doctors recommend for babies to be exclusively breastfed until they’re at least 6 months old. Being a new mom is already such a big role to fulfill but you may also have work and a household to run. Since you can’t be around your newborn 24/7 to breastfeed, you can get a Horigen breast pump from Baby Company and store your breastmilk in the fridge for the next feeding session.

You can find Baby Company at The SM Store branches nationwide and at the following branches: SM Aura Premier, SM CDO Downtown Premier, SM City Bacolod, SM City Bacoor, SM City Baguio, SM City Baliwag, SM City Batangas, SM City BF Parañaque, SM City Bicutan, SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Cagayan De Oro, SM City Calamba, SM City Cauayan, SM City Cebu, SM City Clark, SM City Consolacion, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Davao, SM City East Ortigas, SM City Fairview, SM City General Santos, SM City Iloilo, SM City Legazpi, SM City Lipa, SM City Lucena, SM City Manila, SM City Marikina, SM City Marilao, SM City Masinag, SM City Molino, SM City Naga, SM City North EDSA, SM City Novaliches, SM City Olongapo Downtown, SM City Pampanga, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Rosales, SM City Rosario, SM City San Fernando Downtown, SM City San Jose Del Monte, SM City San Lazaro, SM City San Mateo,  SM City San Pablo, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Sucat, SM City Tarlac, SM City Taytay, SM City Telabastagan, SM City Trece Martires, SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Valenzuela, SM Lanang Premier, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megacenter Cabanatuan, SM Megamall, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM Southmall

6. FEEDING BOTTLES (TOMMY TIPPEE)

Getting a feeding bottle is a given but Tommee Tippee is game-changing for moms everywhere, whether they’re a first-time mom or welcoming their fourth child. 

Tommee Tippee’s feeding bottles mimic a mother’s breast, making it easier for your little one to feed. Your baby will feel naturally comfortable using this when they transition from breastfeeding.

You can find Tommee Tippee at The SM Store branches nationwide.

7. TEETHER (PHILIPS AVENT)

Brace yourself for the sleepless nights when your little tyke starts teething. If you want to maintain a healthy amount of sleep and sanity, heed this parenting advice: Get a safe and tough teether. Avent’s teethers are gel-free, easy to sanitize, and are non-toxic. 

Save yourself from the crying tantrums of a teething baby with this simple and genius little thing.

You can find Avent at The SM Store brances nationwide.