A few weeks before your due date, you have many questions about childbirth, maternity and the birth of your baby.
In order to be ready for the big day, the maternity suitcase is a must!
The earlier you prepare it, the more complete it will be and the less stressed you will be for this big day.
What is the maternity suitcase?
The maternity suitcase is the luggage that will accompany you during your stay to welcome your child. Just like going on vacation, you will need to pack "just in case" for your baby and for yourself. In general, the stay in the maternity ward lasts 4 days for an uncomplicated delivery. Your suitcase should contain clothes, accessories and care for you and your baby.
A few weeks before your due date, you have many questions about childbirth, maternity and the birth of your baby.In order to be ready for the big day, the maternity suitcase is a must!
The earlier you prepare it, the more complete it will be and the less stressed you will be for this big day.
When to pack your maternity suitcase
This is one of the most frequently asked questions: when should you pack your maternity suitcase?
A parent must know how to get organized, prepare and anticipate. But this starts well before the arrival of your child. These are habits that must be developed during pregnancy. You never know when your baby will arrive. He may arrive sooner than expected. That's why we advise you to prepare your maternity suitcase between the 6th and 7th month of pregnancy.
This lapse of time will allow you to acquire all the necessary material for this arrival, without stressing.
What to put in your maternity suitcase
You are now registered in the maternity hospital of your choice and you have received the list of items needed to welcome your baby. Unfortunately, this list is not always complete and detailed. It is sometimes difficult to make the right choices, especially if this list is not adapted to the season. Milinane gives you her list
List for baby's maternity suitcase
Here is a complete list to welcome this little one in the best conditions:
- 6 pyjamas, for a 4 days stay at the maternity. The small accidents arrive quickly!
- 6 onesies, preferably crossed on the front to avoid making it pass by the head of the newborn
- 4 pairs of booties / socks
- 2 heart-shaped vests
- 6 cotton bibs
- 1 hat, even in summer
- A very soft sleeping bag
- A soft sleeping bag
- 1 pair of mittens to prevent baby from scratching his sensitive skin
- Cotton swaddles that can also be used as a comforter because they are so soft and pleasant
- 1 baby towel for the first baths
- 2 pacifiers
Towels and diapers are usually provided by the maternity hospital, but ask them beforehand if it is the case in your maternity.
In the baby's toiletry kit :
- A neutral soap
- A cream for the change
- Diapers
- Organic cotton pads and liniment
- A washcloth
- Physiological serum
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List for mom's maternity suitcase
The accessories to prepare your baby's maternity suitcase are essential. But you also need to think about your own suitcase for your stay in the maternity ward. You will need:
- Comfortable outfits for the stay and for leaving the maternity ward
- Your usual toiletry kit
- Disposable underwear or mesh pants
- Sanitary napkins adapted for heavy flows
- Oil against stretch marks
- Painkillers and homeopathy (arnica)
- Slippers
For breastfeeding:
- Nipple cream
- Breast pump
- Nursing pads
- Nursing bra
- Nursing garment with easy opening (Tajine Banana)
Always adapt your suitcase according to your needs, your desires and what you think is necessary and useful for your comfort.
You are now ready to prepare your little one's suitcase