What am i missing
Trying to get all the things I need beforehand. Even if I don't use everything so I'm trying to make a list
I have:
aspirator, baby safety kit, ointment, alcohol, Qtips, vaseline, witch hazel
I feel like I'm missing a lot
Any n everything u can think of
Even stuff for my hospital bag!
I have:
aspirator, baby safety kit, ointment, alcohol, Qtips, vaseline, witch hazel
I feel like I'm missing a lot
Any n everything u can think of
Even stuff for my hospital bag!
Comments
if youre breastfeeding you might want to get nipple cream because your nipples might chap, i found that it soothed them just form hurting before i even went into labor!! lol
if i think of anything else than il come back and let you know lol
Skip the cute PJs in favor of something practical. For boob access, pick something that's easy to pull up or down.
Nursing bras and pads and a few pairs of underwear. Bring on the granny panties (it can be messy down there the first few days after delivery).
A comfy robe to layer over breezy hospital gowns. (C-section mamas will be doing a lot of hospital hallway-walking).
Socks: Don't overlook these feet-warmers. Studies show that wearing them to bed can actually help you nod off faster.
Slippers: You don't want to pad around the hospital hallways in just your slippery socks -- or in uncomfortable shoes, either.
Going-home outfit for you: You'll definitely still be in maternity clothes at this point -- as though you're five or six months along.
Sanitary pads: Most hospitals have, but it's good to bring your own just-in-case supply for postpartum bleeding.
Toiletries: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, makeup.
Concealer: It¿ll help cover up redness, blotchiness, and post-delivery blemishes for all the zillions of photos that'll be taken after baby arrives.
iPod and headphones/speakers (or a portable CD player and tunes).
Books and magazines: You have no clue how long labor will be. When doesn't celeb gossip help the time fly by?
Pillow from home: It's decidedly cozier than those hospital-issued ones.
Lanolin cream: This nursing essential soothes sore nipples as you adjust to your baby's feeding techniques.
Basic toiletries for your partner: Let's be honest -- he probably doesn't need much more than a toothbrush and deodorant..
At least $20 in cash: Bring lots of singles for the vending machine and snacks.
Cell phone and, just as important, charger. Using your own helps avoid those pricey hospital phone bills.
Digital watch or one with a second hand (for timing contractions).
Digital camera and video camera (if you've agreed to go there).
Blanket and pillow for your partner: If he'll be staying over, he has to crash on a chair somewhere.
Car seat, already installed, natch!
Layette stuff: Newborn hat, two receiving blankets, several burp cloths, two "onesies," and two pairs of socks.
Baby going-home outfit: Try a kimono onesie (so you don't have to pull anything over your newborn's head -- they're not big fans).
Diapers and wipes: Don't forget that awesome diaper bag you've been dying to break out.
Nursing pillow: It'll make those first (potentially tough) feedings a bit easier.
Completed hospital registration forms. Bring a copy of your pre-reg documents in case they can't dig yours up.
Birth plan: Remember to keep it short and sweet!
Insurance cards.
Address book: For the random relatives who aren't in your cell phone but still demand to hear the good news ASAP.
Your driver's license: You'll need it for admission to the hospital. Make sure your partner has his, too.