New Dad Checklist

1. Choose name
   
   1. Muslim baby names
2. Pre-register at hospital
3. Check out the route from your home to the Emergency room at the chosen hospital -- if water breaks or labor pain starts this is where you go.
4. Talk with health insurance company for details of coverage for baby. Usually mom's insurance covers baby for a certain number of days.
5. Choose pediatrician, call and ask if accepting new patients and insurance plan
6. Parents' education, video will suffice.
   
   1. "Laugh and learn about childbirth"
   2. Also "laugh and learn about newborn baby care", at least learn to swaddle the baby
   3. Usually these videos are available at the public libraries
7. Car seat
8. Car seat installation inspection: see NHTSA website and SEATCHECK.ORG for location/schedule
9. Baby clothes:
   
   1. body suits
   2. onesies
   3. sleep sacks
   4. socks
   5. mittens
   6. caps
   7. burp cloth
10. Feeding:
    
    1. feeder bottles (recommend Playtex Drop-Ins® Original Nurser Bottle)
    2. feeder bottle brushes
    3. breast pump (a small manual one usually suffices, recommend Medela Harmony)
11. Cleanliness:
    
    1. bathtub (preferably with newborn sling, recommend The First Years "Sure Comfort" Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub with Sling)
    2. soap
    3. shampoo
    4. lotion
    5. comb (preferably brush type)
    6. nail cutter
    7. bath towel
12. Diapers:
    
    1. diaper
    2. wipe
    3. diaper changing station (static)
    4. diaper changing station (portable)
    5. diaper bag
13. Copy Quran into cell-phone.
    
    1. Mobile app
    2. MP3
14. Check out baby soothing methods