Preparing belongings for a newborn is an important task but also very time-consuming and laborious. Below is a list of newborn essentials expectant mothers need to buy before giving birth to help save time and effort.
When should I pack my hospital bag?
There are many things a mother needs to do before giving birth. Therefore, packing your hospital bag early is very important to avoid any confusion and ensure you have everything you need when labor is approaching. Packing should start around week 34 of pregnancy to be prepared before the baby arrives, which can happen earlier than expected.
Usually, mothers start buying baby items around the third trimester. By the 8th or 9th month, mothers should take the time to gradually organize their belongings. Because closer to the due date, the mother’s belly gets bigger and the body becomes heavier. At this time, sitting down and meticulously packing is the most reasonable thing to do!
List of newborn essentials expectant mothers need to buy before giving birth
The first thing to do to prepare the necessary items for the hospital, parents need to make a list of necessary items. That way, when preparing, the mother will have a complete list, not worried about missing anything and feel at ease going into labor.
Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom
- Identification documents: ID card/Citizen ID, household registration book, health insurance card, pregnancy record book, pregnancy test results…
- Personal items: Loose, comfortable, sweat-absorbent clothing (2-3 sets); nursing bras (5-7); postpartum sanitary napkins (night and day); bath towels, face towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo, shower gel, moisturizer…; indoor slippers, outdoor shoes; other personal hygiene items.
- Items for cesarean section (if applicable): Sterile sanitary napkins, disposable underwear, loose dress/robe, socks, wristbands, belly band, maternity pillow…
- Breastfeeding supplies: Nursing pads (20-30); breast pump (if needed); nipple cream; pacifier (if needed).
- Other items: Hospital bag; phone, power bank; cash, ATM card; books, magazines…
Hospital Bag Checklist for Baby
- Newborn baby clothes (3 sets)
- Vest (for cold weather) 1 piece
- Mittens, booties: 3 sets
- Newborn hat: 3 pieces
- Small burp cloths: 3 pieces
- Large burp cloths: 4-6 pieces
- Changing mat: 1 piece
- Swaddle blanket: 1 piece
- Newborn diapers: 1 pack
- Formula milk
- Baby bottle: 1 bottle
- Bottle cleaning solution
- Bottle brush: 1 set
- Diaper rash cream: 1 bottle
- Wet wipes: 2 packs
- Multi-purpose dry wipes: 1 pack
- Saline solution: 3-5 boxes
- Cotton swabs: 1 box
Above is the list of newborn essentials expectant mothers need to buy as well as prepare to bring to the hospital that DailySavingz has compiled. Do you want to add any more items? Please share with DailySavingz and other mothers for further reference.
