Day 4 | Newborn Babies Essentials from South Korea

 


Today, I started preparing for childbirth. There’s about a month left now. Korea is known for its low birth rate, right? That’s why the government provides various benefits to encourage people to have more children. But ironically, instead of having many children, parents here tend to invest heavily in the ones they do have.

Even before giving birth, many parents research baby product brands extensively and create detailed lists. At one point, the high-end stroller brand Bugaboo was very popular here. Personally, I don’t want to waste money on items that will be used briefly and discarded, so I’m trying to keep my list simple and minimal.

The thing I’m debating the most is the baby crib. I’ll be moving to a new home while I’m staying at the postpartum care center, so I’m not sure how to arrange the furniture according to the room layout yet. That’s why I’m not planning to purchase a crib right away. Also, I’m not planning to set up a separate nursery. I’ll just have the baby sleep in the master bedroom with us.

If you look at my list, I’d love to hear how people in other countries prepare for a baby. Is there anything unique about how we prepare in Korea?

Baby Items:

  • 아기침대: Baby crib
  • 침대패드: Mattress pad
  • 블랭킷: Blanket
  • 아기베개: Baby pillow
  • 옆잠베개: Side-sleeping pillow
  • 바운서: Baby bouncer
  • 방수패드(침대 등): Waterproof pad (e.g., for beds)
  • 역류방지쿠션: Anti-reflux cushion
  • 아기러그: Baby rug
  • 기저귀갈이대: Diaper changing table
  • 기저귀갈이대 매트: Changing table mat
  • 기저귀갈이대 패드: Changing table pad
  • 아기욕조: Baby bathtub
  • 아기거실매트: Baby play mat (living room mat)
  • 범보의자: Bumbo seat
  • 아기의자: Baby chair

Baby Care Items:

  • 콧물흡입기: Nasal aspirator
  • 바구니카시트: Infant car seat (basket-type)
  • 카시트: Car seat
  • 아기띠: Baby carrier
  • 힙시트: Hip seat carrier
  • 유모차: Stroller
  • 유모차쿠션: Stroller cushion
  • 손수건: Handkerchief
  • 천기저귀: Cloth diaper
  • 스와들업: Swaddle-up (swaddle blanket)

Clothing & Textiles:

  • 신생아내복: Newborn onesie
  • 바디수트: Bodysuit
  • 우주복(실내): Romper (indoor wear)
  • 아기양말: Baby socks
  • 겉싸개: Outer wrap (baby blanket for outings)
  • 속싸개: Swaddle blanket (inner wrap)
  • 배냇저고리: Newborn baby top (traditional Korean)
  • 손싸개, 발싸개: Baby mittens and booties
  • 모자: Baby hat
  • 턱받이: Bib

Feeding & Storage:

  • 맘마존수납장: Feeding zone storage cabinet
  • 분유포트: Formula water kettle
  • 분유제조기: Formula maker
  • 열탕세척기: Hot water sterilizer
  • 젖병소독기: Bottle sterilizer
  • 젖병: Baby bottle
  • 젖병세정제: Bottle cleanser
  • 젖병세척솔: Bottle cleaning brush
  • 젖꼭지: Bottle nipple
  • 쪽쪾이/치발기: Pacifier/Teether

Nursing:

  • 수유쿠션: Nursing pillow
  • 수유브라: Nursing bra
  • 수유패드: Nursing pads
  • 초유저장팩: Colostrum storage bags
  • 모유저장팩: Breast milk storage bags

Sleep & Relaxation:

  • 백색소음기: White noise machine
  • 아기물티슈: Baby wet wipes
  • 장난감소독티슈: Toy sanitizing wipes

Diapers & Cleaning:

  • 기저귀2단계: Diaper (stage 2)
  • 홈캠: Home camera
  • 빨래건조대: Drying rack
  • 아기세탁세제: Baby laundry detergent
  • 무형광세탁망: Non-fluorescent laundry mesh bag
  • 체온계: Thermometer
  • 온습도계: Temperature and humidity monitor
  • 아기손톱깎이, 면봉: Baby nail clippers, cotton swabs
  • 아기옷걸이: Baby hangers
  • 수납정리함: Storage organizer
  • 휴지통: Trash bin

Skincare & Health:

  • 아기연고: Baby ointment
  • 아기영양제: Baby supplements
  • 아기워시, 로션: Baby wash and lotion

Miscellaneous:

  • 지퍼백: Zipper bags
  • 손목보호대: Wrist support
  • 제왕절개 흉터 패치: C-section scar patch

Toys & Play:

  • 타이니모빌: Tiny mobile
  • 튤립사운드북: Tulip sound book
  • 라마즈애벌레인형: Lamaze caterpillar toy
  • 아기체육관: Baby play gym
  • 에듀테이블: Educational activity table
  • 디데이달력: Countdown calendar
  • 고리친구들: Linkable toy friends
  • 초점책: High-contrast book
  • 아기병풍: Baby folding screen (partition)
  • 애착인형: Comfort doll (security blanket toy)
  • 꼬꼬맘: Kkokkomam (specific brand of comfort toy)
  • 하베브릭스 변신큐브: HABA bricks transformable cube
  • 치발기: Teether

Baby Mobility & Play Equipment:

  • 국민문짝: Baby activity door toy (popular product)
  • 걸음마보조기: Baby walker
  • 쏘서: Exersaucer
  • 점퍼: Jumper
  • 보행기: Walker

Home Maintenance for Baby:

  • 침대 청소: Bed cleaning
  • 화장실 청소: Bathroom cleaning
  • 세탁기 청소: Washing machine cleaning
  • 아기용품 빨래: Washing baby items
  • 아기옷방정리/수납: Organizing and storing baby clothes
  • 안방에어컨설치: Installing an air conditioner in the main bedroom
  • 카시트 세탁: Washing car seat

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Location: Seoul, South Korea

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