Parent’s ID card, marriage certificate, household register, birth certificate, medical insurance card, maternal and infant handbook, credit card (each hospital is different, the doctor will tell you what you need to bring during the prenatal check-up, it is best to make an appointment in advance for a caesarean section) Don’t forget your camera or mobile phone Leave photos and videos for your baby. Do not use flash to take photos of newborns
1. Feeding supplies*1. Baby bottles: I bought a lot of them. They are not afraid of falling and they feel good, but they still have the smell of silicone. , a friend said that Braun’s glass baby bottles are also good, but I have never used them
＊2. Soft-tipped spoon: If there are no contraindications to breastfeeding and you just have a temporary shortage of breast milk, don’t use a bottle to feed your baby, because The bottle is easy to suck, and the child does not like to suck the mother's nipple after eating it. It is recommended to use a special soft-tipped spoon for babies to feed the baby.
*3. Bottle brush: Prepare two brushes of different sizes for brushing bottles and pacifiers
4. Bottle cover: It should have good thermal insulation performance and be easy to carry when going out.
5. Bottle clamp: Used to clamp pacifiers and bottles during disinfection.
Ozone and infrared high temperature can be used separately. Household pots that need to be boiled and sterilized can also be used, but make sure they are suitable for babies.
＊8. One pack of milk powder (in case the mother does not have enough milk in the early stage). If you also eat milk powder in the future, it is best to choose a good brand from the beginning. I bought the Dutch Cow Barn, but I have breast milk, so the baby does not Eat
2. Daily necessities
*1. Toiletries: toothbrush (prepare to wrap gauze instead of toothbrush), toothpaste, maternal mouthwash, towel, washbasin, water cup, etc., just after giving birth I didn’t use toothpaste afterward, but used maternal mouthwash. I diluted it with warm boiled water and wiped it with gauze
＊2. Clothes and hats that are slightly thicker than usual: wear them when you are discharged from the hospital.
＊3. Slippers: Choose a pair of comfortable shoes that are easy to wear after delivery. They should have a heel, otherwise your heels will easily freeze during activities. Pajamas: Hospitals generally have hospital gowns, but you can wear pajamas outside when it’s cold
＊4. Abdominal belt (some hospitals don’t need to prepare it, they will wear it directly after the operation): If it is a cesarean section, To avoid wound pain, you can prepare an abdominal belt to help shrink the abdomen.
＊5. Underwear and underwear: Wear 3 to 4 pairs of pure cotton underwear with good breathability. Because there is bloody discharge after childbirth, which is also known as lochia, it is easy to stain the underwear. In order to protect the vulva, 3. Vaginal cleanliness and underwear should be changed and washed frequently.
Choose underwear that has no fluorescent agent and is convenient for breastfeeding
*6. Sanitary napkin (for Sophie to use for long nights): I feel there is no need to use maternity sanitary napkins, this one is extra long is enough
It is best to prepare 2 rolls of particularly wide toilet paper
＊7. Maternity pad: You can’t wear underwear at the beginning of a caesarean section, so you need this to spread on the bed. It’s dirty. It is very convenient to throw it away
*8. 6 basins, for mothers and babies to wash their faces and private parts, as well as clothes
9. Water thermometer: special ones include suction cup type and floating type. Use it when your child takes a bath at home
10. Towels: Prepare 3 large and small towels for mother and baby to wash. Wash them before use
11. Do not choose disposable breast pads Children with frequent hair loss and sticky mouth will choose the kind that can be washed
3. Bedding and other supplies:
1. Crib: Use logs, not paint.
＊2. Quilt (you can bring one to the hospital): The quilt surface and lining are made of cotton, with a medium back, one large, one medium and one small.
*3. Quilts, towels, sheets: Bamboo fiber is highly hygroscopic. It is better to make your own cotton quilt, which is windproof and not easy to deform. If you use diapers, you need to prepare a few more.
4. Diaper pad: prevent urine from penetrating into the mattress.
(At least two)
＊5. Pillow (Tiancifu baby multifunctional combination pillow case): You only need to bring the shaper when you go to the hospital. You can use it right after birth. It can effectively prevent head migraines and The poor sleeping posture saves a lot of energy in arranging the baby's head, and the mother can have more time to rest. Another mother and her family in the same room said that the pillow I brought is good. They always put the baby's head. My family almost No, there are several things in one set that can be used up to 3 years old
6. Baby carrier: choose a dual-purpose type that can be carried on the back or in the front. The shoulder straps should be thicker, both It will not strangle the baby's legs, and it is easier for adults to carry it.
7. Stroller: A sit-and-lie type is better.
IV. Baby clothes (front placket) and others
＊1. Underwear: more than 3 sets of little monk clothes, pure cotton, good hand feel, strong hygroscopicity, washable, Snap or lace-up style. Two sets of umbilical cord protectors and 3-4 bellybands for summer use.
＊2. Diapers: If you use diapers, you can prepare a few less ones. They should be made of pure cotton without fluorescent agents. They should be disinfected in advance. However, it is recommended to use diapers in the hospital. If you have diarrhea on the first day, your stool will be black. Yeah, I feel like that one shouldn’t be washable
＊3. Wet wipes (COMBI): four packs in one carry, small package easy to carry, suitable for baby’s little butt, no waste, and good quality, produced The hospital I was in at that time asked for wet wipes to wipe the baby's body.
4. Swaddles and bibs: Babies under 3 months old can use gauze instead of bibs.
＊5. Fetal caps: 2 small hats each thick and thin.
6. Sweaters: baby cotton-padded clothes, coats, cloaks: as needed
7. Fluorescent agent detection flashlight: very useful, many clothes and diapers have fluorescent agents
＊8. Bottle cleaning liquid (Bonying)
＊9. Baby laundry detergent (Bonying): Newborn babies have tender skin, so it is best not to use adult laundry detergent.
10 Shampoo and Shower Gel (Goodbaby’s two-in-one shampoo and shower gel): Babies born in summer can also be washed with boiled honeysuckle to prevent prickly heat.
Baby): It is divided into men and women. I used two packs of Kao at first, but my buttocks turned red. I used one pack of Huggies and it didn’t feel very useful. I have been using Mommy’s Baby ever since. However, every baby is unique, and what is suitable for one baby may not be suitable for another, so you have to use it to know. The NB (newborn baby) code is used during the confinement period, and the S (small) code is used after the confinement period. NB code mainly does not cover the umbilical cord
＊13 noodle cooker. You can cook porridge and noodles at any time in the hospital. The one in the hospital cafeteria is not very suitable for pregnant women. If the hospital is far from home, it is best to prepare one