Planning in advance can help you feel prepared & confident during the final days of pregnancy. You will be in the hospital at least 3 days in case you have a virginal birth & 4 – 5 days in case of a caesarian section delivery. You will need a lot of things for yourself & for your newborn. Here is a little guide to help you pack your bag for the hospital.
Tips For Packing Hospital Bag
- Keep the bag ready by 36th week of your pregnancy.
- Keep a copy of all your updated medical records in bag.
- Make sure your medical insurance details are handy & easily accessible.
- Keep light snacks such as granola bars or protein bar etc.
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What To Pack For Yourself?
- Although hospitals do provide their gowns, but to be on the safer side, pack a few pair of loose & airy gowns. There are brands such as www.mamacouture.in, www.marksandspencer.com etc that offer comfortable & classy maternity wear.
- Keep spare hairbands & rubber bands, as open hair can irritate you while in labour.
- Air-conditioned rooms can make your lips feel dry & irritated. Keep a natural lip balm such as Mamaearth’s Strawberry Natural Lip Balm in your bag.
- Keep a few packs of facial wipes for instant freshness. Mamaearth’s Organic Bamboo Wipes are mild & ideal for delicate skin of your face.
- A loose and comfortable outfit for changing during discharge.
- Comfortable & supportive footwear.
- Few full support feeding bras. Invest in good brands such as Inner Sense, Lovable, and Triumph etc.
- Once the milk supply kicks in, you would need good quality breast pads as well. Breast pads from good brands such as Madela and Avent are super absorbent & can save you from accidental spoiling of your clothes.
- During initial days, the baby might not be able to latch well & you can experience painful broken nipples. Keep Mamaearth’s Nipple Butter Cream in your bag to help you with faster & natural healing.
- Pack highly absorbent sanitary pads especially meant for post-delivery bleeding.
- Keep your daily need toiletries & skincare products in a pouch for when you are allowed to have a bath.
What To Pack For The Baby?
- At least 4 sets of loose and seasonally appropriate clothes such as rompers, jhablas, sleep suits etc.
- 2 – 3 pairs of socks, mittens & booties depending on the season.
- 2 caps to cover the head.
- A few pieces of muslin cloth or burp cloth.
- Liquid soap, shampoo, massage oil, hair oil, dusting powder, wipes, etc for baby. Mamaearth has a whole range of Everyday Baby Essentials for your newborn that you can keep in your hospital bag.
