The Nesting Nanay's Checklist

What to buy before baby arrives, Philippine edition

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Why I made this, and how to use it

My doctor and everyone around me kept saying, "Don't be stressed during pregnancy." But how could I be stress-free when I knew I wasn't ready for the baby? What if she came early and we were caught unprepared?

So I started nesting, and it took a toll: WHAT THE HECK DO I BUY FIRST? WHEN? I tried to stay organized, but as a first-time mom, it was hard work. My goal is to make your pregnancy less stressful. 💛

How to use this list

Tick the box once it's home. Your ticks are saved on this phone.
Compare, then decide. Check two options and their prices before you buy, so you're choosing on purpose, not on impulse. Start with the smallest pack of anything you'll use up.
🛒 Nanay's Pick is our own recommended option. It's there to save you time if you'd rather not compare. I use every one of these myself.
📅 Each step shows a suggested start and finish week. These are general guides, so ask your OB about your own timeline. Babies can arrive early, so aim to be done by week 36.
🟢🟡⏳ Tags show what to buy first and what can wait. 🏥 means check Step 1 first, since your hospital may already provide it.
Everything here is optional. This is a menu, not a rulebook, so skip what you don't need.

Get the plan that goes with this list

This list tells you what to buy before birth. The Ready for Baby printable PDF planner tells you what else to do, when and how, so you can prepare for baby with confidence without keeping every to-do in your head.

You've got this, Nesting Nanay

No list can prepare you for everything, and that's okay. Babies need three things: to be fed, to sleep safely, and to be loved. Everything else is extra.

This list is just the start. Follow Nesting Nanay for more "missing manual" pages, home-ready ideas you can copy, and honest Sulit o Sayang reviews, so every peso you spend on baby is sulit.

This list tells you what to buy. The Ready for Baby printable PDF planner tells you what else to do and when.

Ready for Baby, One Week at a Time helps you prepare for baby with confidence, without keeping every to-do in your head. Find your due month and follow it week by week.

Inside:

Your due-month plan, with what to do by when
SSS, PhilHealth and birth certificate steps, plus a document folder
Questions for your hospital, OB and pedia, and a one-page birth plan
A Partner Playbook, a visitors list, and kind scripts for when family means well but it's too much
Print it at home or use it on your phone

A peek inside (if your due date is March 1–15):
SSS maternity notification (latest) · Dec 31
Birth plan reviewed with your OB · Jan 18
Everything done, start resting · Feb 15

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Every Nesting Nanay's missing manual 💛

Version 2 · Nov 2026. I'll update this as I learn what works, so follow the page for new versions.

This checklist is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Always follow your OB-GYN's and pediatrician's guidance. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Nesting Nanay may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.