Anticipating a baby? Congratulations! Raising a newborn healthy and fully prepared is a mother’s dream, thus, we are delighted to see you reach it one step at a time. With your partner’s support, do not worry too much! Everything will be in control, only if, you prepare it beforehand.
Thus, it is important to practice such mechanisms, and practice being a fully-prepared parent everywhere you go—even during pregnancy. Moreover, one thing you should know about is the term, “pregnancy” kit. Some of you might already have an idea of what it is, but for beginners, others might remain confused. For giving birth is not all scary. However, it does not necessarily a vacation though—except for the excessive packing.
The bare necessities you will require to take care of yourself before and after giving birth will be provided by your hospital. However, where is the joy in the bare minimum?
You should pack your baggage carefully in advance if you want your experience to be a bit extra. Here is what to expect from your hospital or birthing facility and what you might want to bring for you, your spouse, and your child.
What do we include in the bag?
While packing for the situation, some of us may pack excessively, even if it is completely unnecessary. Thus, some things remain essential, meaning a “must-have” thing inside your pregnancy kit. Specifically, those are:
ID
Carrying an ID inside the bag will not leave you worrying if you left it in a hurry. Thus, bringing an ID everywhere you go is an essential thing to pack, since your identification will be greatly needed for filling up hospital forms right after. For insurance, and even other documents that you may have to face after giving birth to your baby.
Medications List
If you have other illnesses outside of pregnancy symptoms, then a medication list is very important to have in your pregnancy bag. To ensure the care that the hospital is giving to you, it is easier for them to give you the best treatment possible if you already have a list for it. Possibly once you have settled down again. It may be challenging to remember everything you are taking when in labor; it is much simpler to just pass over a piece of paper.
Credit card or a small amount of cash.
This might not be completely necessary, however, bringing a small amount of cash would not hurt right? After all, if you are giving birth, you have no time to think of the huge chunk of cash you are bringing inside your bag. However, in case of emergencies, it is not entirely unnecessary to bring some. During your visit, you might wish to use the vending machine, purchase something from the gift store, or eat at the café. A little souvenir for such a milestone experience.
Toiletries
This is also an essential thing for your bag. This takes up most of the space in your bag. Since hygiene must never be taken for granted, bringing your toiletries is a must, if you are staying in the hospital for too long. You may pack as little as a bar of soap, some travel-sized shampoo, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush, and deodorant. If you tend to have dry skin, remember to include things like hair bands, lip balm, and lotion.
Diapers and wipes.
Now, things for the baby! It is time to test your skills in changing diapers since the battle starts immediately after delivery. Bringing diapers and wipes for the baby in instant, or you may have a preference in the brand of diapers you are going to use, then you must prepare it in advance! Bring a pack of the diapers you want to use to the hospital if you have a specific method in mind. If you intend to use cloth from the beginning, this also contains infant cloth and a damp bag.
Blanket.
Of course, a blanket is a must-have in your pregnancy bag. This will keep your newborn all warm and cozy—especially if your delivery is in winter. A newborn is very sensitive toward the hot and cold, especially in lower temperatures. Thus, it is entirely logical to bring things that will help keep your infant warm. When driving home, you can wrap up the infant in a heavier blanket. As an alternative, you could wish to add some sort of bunting to your car seat beforehand to be fully prepared.
Formula and bottles.
Some mothers might not bring formula immediately after delivery since they prefer breastfeeding. However, just in case you are incapable of producing milk right after delivery, then bring formula and bottles just in case. Moreover, You might or might not be able to bring your formula and bottles if you are going to formula feed from the beginning. So it is also an essential item in your pregnancy kit.
Mittens, baby clothes, hats.
One of the exciting parts of raising a kid is dressing them up! Thus, the fun starts as well as the challenge, you can bring your newborn’s mittens, baby clothes, and hats for them to wear already. It is definitely gratifying to see your child wearing the clothes that you picked up yourself. Moreover, a pair of mittens helps prevent facial scratches if your child was born with lengthy fingernails. Additionally, depending on the climate, a hat and a pair of booties might keep the infant warm.
Photo props, camera.
Delivering a baby is a milestone for both the mom and dad. So, documenting such an event is not really a bad idea at all. Moreover, you can also use them to show to your family and relatives right after. Do not forget to include any adorable milestone cards you may have or a meaningful family blanket, cap, or another item for your first public baby photographs. Use this to record the footprints of your infant and include a few comments to help you recall the first few days.
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