Today I am writing for expectant parents. Especially if this is the first birth, you may be a little inexperienced, you should take this situation quite naturally. You may have planned your birth with your doctor, but you cannot stop the sudden pains, so you may have to leave suddenly. In order to prioritize this situation, you need to prepare a bag for yourself and your baby. So what should be in this bag? Let’s get your bag ready together.
What Should Be in Your Mother’s Birth Bag?
Depending on how the postpartum delivery goes, the mother may stay in the hospital for a few days. It is necessary to be prepared for this situation and the delivery bag of the mother is as important as the baby. Although the number of days to stay varies according to the situation, a bag should be prepared considering that you will stay in the hospital for at least 1 day.
- Pregnancy file and health card
- several towels
- hospital papers
- lots of laundry
- Sock
- A few sets of nightgowns, pajamas that will make your breastfeeding easier
- shawl/robe
- Comfortable clothes that can be worn out of the hospital
Apart from these, personal care items must be put in, make-up materials can be added if postpartum shooting will be done. In addition, there is a book, music player, etc. that will relax the mother and create a comfort zone. It can be placed on things like
What Should Be in the Baby’s Birth Bag?
You can choose a small bag as the baby’s items will be less than the mother’s. Considering the possibility of staying in the hospital with your baby, it would be better to prepare a bag accordingly.
- 3-4 pieces of overalls
- 2 hospital exit kits
- A seasonal blanket
- Diaper
- Some gloves and socks
- Towel
- Bottle
- Pacifier
- Wet wipes and diaper rash cream should be a must.
It will always be healthier to make a list before preparing your bags, you can add them to your bag whenever you think of it. Don’t forget to pack a small bag for your companion.
