A little girl is on her way

Cot mattress (firm, breathable)

婴儿床垫 · Matelas bébé (ferme et respirant)

Firm and breathable, sized exactly for our 60×120 cot.

• IKEA JÄTTETRÖTT, sprung, 60×120, HK$990 ↗

Fitted sheets

床笠 · Draps-housses

Soft cotton sheets for the 60×120 mattress. Babies go through a lot of them!

• IKEA LEN 2-pack, rabbits 60×120, HK$129.9 ↗
• IKEA LEN 2-pack, bears 60×120, HK$129.9 ↗

Mattress protector (waterproof)

防水床垫保护垫 · Alèse imperméable

A waterproof layer under the sheet, for the inevitable leaks.

• IKEA LENAST 60×120, HK$149.9 ↗

Bottles 330 ml PPSU (with handles, 9 m+)

330ml PPSU 奶瓶 (9个月+) · Biberons 330 ml PPSU (avec poignées, 9 m+)

Wide-neck Pigeon PPSU bottles with handles, for when she starts holding her own bottle (around 9 months). Winnie the Pooh or Donald Duck!

• Pigeon Disney Winnie the Pooh, SOGO HK ↗
• Pigeon Disney Donald Duck, SOGO HK ↗

High chair

高脚餐椅 · Chaise haute

Grows with her: a reclining rocker from birth, then a high chair for first meals, then a child seat.

• Chicco Polly Armonia, HK$2,398 (0 m+ → 40 kg: rocker → high chair → child seat) ↗

Sterilizer & dryer

奶瓶消毒烘干机 · Stérilisateur & séchoir

Steam-sterilises and dries up to 5 bottles in one go. It matches our Pigeon bottles (Hong Kong 220 V).

• Pigeon POCHItto 3-in-1 Steam Sterilizer & Dryer, BabySnail HK ↗

Breast pump (electric)

电动吸奶器 · Tire-lait électrique

An electric pump, so dad can help with night feeds too.

Milk storage bags

储奶袋 · Sachets de conservation du lait

Pre-sterilised bags to store and freeze breast milk.

Nursing pillow

哺乳枕 · Coussin d'allaitement

Holds her at the right height during feeds, and saves mum's back.

Nursing bras

哺乳文胸 · Brassières d'allaitement

Soft and wire-free, with easy clips for feeding.

Muslin cloths / burp cloths

纱布巾 / 拍嗝巾 · Langes / bavoirs d'épaule

Cotton muslin squares: burp cloth, bib, sunshade, blanket... we'll use them for everything.

• Next HK ↗

Formula dispenser (for outings)

便携奶粉盒 · Boîte doseuse de lait

Stackable pots with pre-measured formula for outings.

Insulated bottle bag

保温奶瓶袋 · Sac isotherme à biberon

Keeps bottles warm (or cool) when we're out and about.

Going-home / photo outfit

出院服 / 拍照服 · Tenue de sortie de maternité

Her very first outfit to leave the hospital, newborn size. December is mild in Hong Kong, so light layers.

Bibs (feeding, for later)

围嘴 · Bavoirs

Soft bibs for dribbles now, and first meals later.

Changing mat

换尿布垫 · Matelas à langer

A soft, wipe-clean mat with raised sides to sit on our changing top. We love the Paddington one!

• JoJo Maman Bébé White Paddington changing mat, Next HK, HK$168 ↗

Diaper bag / backpack

妈咪包 · Sac à langer

A backpack with lots of pockets and a changing mat, for every outing.

• Sacs à dos Bébé9, matelassé ~49,90 € · sac à dos ~129,90 € ↗

Water wipes / sensitive wipes

婴儿湿巾 · Lingettes bébé

Water-based, fragrance-free wipes for sensitive skin. We'll need a lot!

Nappy cream

护臀膏 · Crème pour le change

Zinc cream to prevent and soothe nappy rash.

Liniment (French classic!)

护臀乳 · Liniment oléo-calcaire

The French classic: cleans and protects her bottom at every change.

Diaper pail

尿布桶 · Poubelle à couches

Seals in the smells. The nursery will thank you!

Baby laundry detergent

婴儿洗衣液 · Lessive bébé hypoallergénique

A gentle, hypoallergenic detergent for baby clothes.

Baby nail clippers + file

婴儿指甲剪 · Coupe-ongles + lime bébé

Tiny nails grow fast and scratch. Rounded tips for safety.

Cotton pads (large)

大棉片 · Cotons / carrés de coton

Large cotton squares for gentle cleaning, face and bottom.

Bath thermometer

水温计 · Thermomètre de bain

Checks the water is just right, around 37 °C.

Hooded towels

连帽浴巾 · Capes de bain

Soft hooded towels to wrap her up warm after the bath.

Washcloths

小方巾 · Gants de toilette bébé

Small soft cloths for bath time and quick clean-ups.

Digital thermometer (ear or forehead)

耳温枪 / 额温枪 · Thermomètre frontal / auriculaire

A quick, no-fuss ear or forehead thermometer.

Baby-safe insect repellent (6 m+)

婴儿防蚊液 · Anti-moustique bébé

Baby-safe mosquito repellent for Hong Kong evenings (from 6 months).

Stroller rain cover

推车雨罩 · Habillage pluie

Keeps her dry during Hong Kong's sudden showers.

Rocking / nursing chair

摇椅 / 哺乳椅 · Fauteuil à bascule / d'allaitement

A comfy chair for night feeds and bedtime stories.

Bouncer / rocker

婴儿摇椅 · Transat

A gentle bouncer she rocks herself with her own movements, from newborn. A safe spot while we cook or shower.

• BabyBjörn Bouncer Begin, BabyBjörn HK ↗

Storage baskets / drawers

收纳篮 · Paniers de rangement

Soft baskets to keep the nursery tidy.

Soft rug / floor mat

地毯 / 软垫 · Tapis moelleux

A soft, washable rug for floor time and tummy time.

Play gym / activity mat

婴儿健身架 · Tapis / arche d'éveil

A soft mat with hanging toys to look at, reach for and kick, from day one to sitting up.

• Baby Einstein Zen's Activity Milestones Plush Gym, Mothercare HK ↗

Soft rattle

摇铃 · Hochet souple

Soft rattles for tiny hands, easy to hold and gentle on the ears.

Diaper fund

纸尿裤基金 · Cagnotte couches

Newborns use 8 to 12 nappies a day. Every little bit helps!

Wipes subscription

湿巾订阅 · Abonnement lingettes

A steady supply of gentle wipes for the first months.

Formula fund (if needed)

奶粉基金 · Cagnotte lait infantile

Just in case we need formula alongside breastfeeding.

Pediatrician & vaccination fund

看诊疫苗基金 · Cagnotte pédiatre & vaccins

Check-ups and vaccinations in her first year.

Savings / education fund

教育基金 · Participation épargne / études

A little something for her future: school, books, adventures.