Things to bring to the hospital on the day of baby's birth

Things to bring to the hospital:

DOCUMENTS
*SSS ID
*SSS Mat1 & Mat2
*Philhealth ID
*Philhealth MDR
*Philhealth Claim Form
*Philhealth Contribution cert/payment receipt
*Marriage Cert
*Birth Cert of Dette (orig & photocopy)
*Birth Cert of Ronn (orig & photocopy)
*Doctor's admission slip
*Birth certificate info for the baby, NSO format (optional)
*Pen

MOMMY'S STUFF
-toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste)
-isopropyl alcohol
-robe
-nursing clothes
-underwear
-slippers
-bath towel
-going away clothes
-maternity pads/adult diapers
-underpads (optional)
-socks
-abdominal binder
-nursing bra
-breast pad

BABY'S STUFF
-baby book
-four (or more) sets of clothes (bonnet, socks, mittens, frogsuits, side-tie sleeveless & long sleeves, PJs)
-disposable diapers / cloth diapers
-disposable wipes
-receiving / swaddle blankets
-towel
-baby wash (some hospitals require this)
-cotton

DADDY'S STUFF
-extra pillow & blanket
-change of clothes
-bath towel
-slippers
-toiletries

OTHERS
*Camera
*Cellphones, Tablet, Wifi
*Chargers
*Food

Things to have before your baby is born

Based on my experience, these are some of the most important things to have before the baby is born: 

APPAREL
-undershirts
-onesies/rompers
-jumpsuits
-socks/footsies
-hats/bonnets
-mittens
-side-tie (longsleeves)
-side-tie (shortsleeves)
-jammies
-cocoon
-bib

FEEDING

Originally, my goal was to exclusively breastfeed my baby. But little bub had a hard time to latch properly and I didn't know what to do then. I got frustrated in trying, so I resorted to formula. I thought I already did everything to make my baby breastfeed until I found a Facebook group called Breastfeeding Pinays and realized that there were still a lot of things I could and should have done. So a piece of advice for first time moms, be more informed about breastfeeding before your little one is born. Surprisingly, there is a lot to learn.

If for any reason you can't breastfeed, at least have the following: 

-baby bottles w/ transparent nipples (I got Tommee Tippee closer to nature advanced comfort 9oz 6-bottle pack from babyoutlet.ph) 

-sterilizer (I got Chicco because it's a lot cheaper than other brands)
-bottle brush (I got Tommee Tippee)
-storage box for feeding essentials
-breast pump
-breast pad

GROOMING/BATHING
-bath towels
-wash cloth
-baby foam
-baby bath support
-baby bath tub

For skin care and bath essentials, I got Mustela products. This brand works well with my little bub, plus it has mostly natural ingredients. The last time I heard, this is the number one baby brand in France.

Other toiletries to have are:
-isopropyl alcohol
-baby clippers (I got Tommee Tippee)
-baby thermometer
-cotton buds
-cotton balls

DIAPERING
-cloth diapers/disposable diapers (whichever you prefer)
-inserts (if using modern cloth diapers)
-disposable/flushable diaper liners (used with modern cloth diapers to manage poop more easily)
-baby wipes
-changing mat
-diaper wet bag (if using modern cloth diapers)
-clamps/pins (if using traditional cloth diapers)

NURSERY
-crib
-mattress
-beddings
-blanket
-padded crib bumpers
-(mosquito) net
-receiving blanket
-swaddle blanket
-crib mobile

OTHERS
-baby sling/carrier