I packed my bags at around 34 weeks and delivered at 37+5. So please do yours a little early 😀.
For the baby:
- Clothes (duh!). Onesies, cotton jablas, sleepsuits, socks, caps and mittens. I had cotton caps/bonnets stitched from cotton because I didn’t want to use synthetic and wool initially. If you want pics or details of that, please feel free to get in touch.
-Receiving blanket, cotton towels, and Muslin swaddles.
-Baby carrying bed ( the ones that have a zip and close like a hoodie). This was super useful because the bed that was made for the baby in the cradle was like the ones in the train. Not sure if anyone will want their newborn to sleep on something like that.
-Old cotton dhothi cut into squares and used as nappies for the first week. Babies pass meconium initially for a few days (D did for about 10days) and it’s easier to just throw the nappies away.
-Langots and disposable diapers. I wasn’t using cloth diapers then.
- Wipes.
-Mr. osquitoe repellent patches.
- One Rattle
-Ring sling (babies just don’t sleep, so very handy)
-Quick dry sheet.
For me:
-Medical files
-Comfy pj’s and towels (face and bath)
-Maternity pads and pad fixator ( disposable panties will do too)
This was again given by the hospital, so mine just went for a waste.
-Regaular sanitary pads (just Incase)
-Nursing bra and regular ones ( you will need a size or two up)
-Good pair of clothes for returning home.
-Toiletries
-Lipbalm ( keep it handy. During labour your bound to get super dry lips with all the drama )
- Bathroom slippers
- Hand sanitiser ( hospital provided but still)
-Nursing cover ( I didn’t use it in the hospital but if you have visitors who wouldn’t move, then useful)
-Socks ( usually you get cold feet during labour 😀. The AC I guess)
- Extra bag for dirty clothes.
Other things:
-Water bottles
-Paper towels
- A box to keep chocolates
- A few plates, cups and cutlery.
- Dish soap
- Garbage bags (not a necessity)
-Charger.
For all the moms-to-be reading this, there a few things I followed to make all this less tiring and hope that helps you too,
- Made a few lists for both of our stuff. Lists to buy, lists to borrow and stuff like that.
- Put one set of clothes and towel in a separate cover and packed it on top of the rest of the stuff so that someone can quickly get it for me when I had to change after delivery.
- Same for baby’s first clothes and receiving blanket.
- Re-checked a few times.
- Used a suitcase instead of a duffel bag. It was more organised and easy to get stuff by someone else too.
- Washed all baby related stuff and sun dried before packing.
- Had a another small bag packed with clothes for both of us, nappies and towels and kept it at home. This will come handy if at all the hospital stay extends, you can ask just about anyone to bring it.
That’s abour it I think. Hope my list helps you in keeping calm and enjoy pregnancy. Good luck y’all.
For the baby:
- Clothes (duh!). Onesies, cotton jablas, sleepsuits, socks, caps and mittens. I had cotton caps/bonnets stitched from cotton because I didn’t want to use synthetic and wool initially. If you want pics or details of that, please feel free to get in touch.
-Receiving blanket, cotton towels, and Muslin swaddles.
-Baby carrying bed ( the ones that have a zip and close like a hoodie). This was super useful because the bed that was made for the baby in the cradle was like the ones in the train. Not sure if anyone will want their newborn to sleep on something like that.
-Old cotton dhothi cut into squares and used as nappies for the first week. Babies pass meconium initially for a few days (D did for about 10days) and it’s easier to just throw the nappies away.
-Langots and disposable diapers. I wasn’t using cloth diapers then.
- Wipes.
-Mr. osquitoe repellent patches.
- One Rattle
-Ring sling (babies just don’t sleep, so very handy)
-Quick dry sheet.
For me:
-Medical files
-Comfy pj’s and towels (face and bath)
-Maternity pads and pad fixator ( disposable panties will do too)
This was again given by the hospital, so mine just went for a waste.
-Regaular sanitary pads (just Incase)
-Nursing bra and regular ones ( you will need a size or two up)
-Good pair of clothes for returning home.
-Toiletries
-Lipbalm ( keep it handy. During labour your bound to get super dry lips with all the drama )
- Bathroom slippers
- Hand sanitiser ( hospital provided but still)
-Nursing cover ( I didn’t use it in the hospital but if you have visitors who wouldn’t move, then useful)
-Socks ( usually you get cold feet during labour 😀. The AC I guess)
- Extra bag for dirty clothes.
Other things:
-Water bottles
-Paper towels
- A box to keep chocolates
- A few plates, cups and cutlery.
- Dish soap
- Garbage bags (not a necessity)
-Charger.
For all the moms-to-be reading this, there a few things I followed to make all this less tiring and hope that helps you too,
- Made a few lists for both of our stuff. Lists to buy, lists to borrow and stuff like that.
- Put one set of clothes and towel in a separate cover and packed it on top of the rest of the stuff so that someone can quickly get it for me when I had to change after delivery.
- Same for baby’s first clothes and receiving blanket.
- Re-checked a few times.
- Used a suitcase instead of a duffel bag. It was more organised and easy to get stuff by someone else too.
- Washed all baby related stuff and sun dried before packing.
- Had a another small bag packed with clothes for both of us, nappies and towels and kept it at home. This will come handy if at all the hospital stay extends, you can ask just about anyone to bring it.
That’s abour it I think. Hope my list helps you in keeping calm and enjoy pregnancy. Good luck y’all.
