Often, expectant mothers take with them to the hospital a huge amount of useless things. What if it comes in handy ?! The list of things really necessary in the hospital is not that big, the rest remains an unnecessary load in the bags. But you could get by with one luggage, in which there is nothing superfluous. If you do not want to run around the hospital with heavy bags, do not take unnecessary things.
Electric kettle
It’s definitely not necessary to take the kettle with you right away. Perhaps (and that is far from a fact) you will need it. If, for example, you will not have the opportunity to go for boiling water, and he, boiling water, will be extremely necessary. If this hypothetical situation happens, then you ask to bring this household appliance to someone from relatives or friends. Many hospitals have a fridge, kettle and microwave in the hallway. There is no need to talk about paid individual wards: they have everything of their own.
“Pre-pregnant” clothes for discharge for a young mother
Neither shoes with heels, nor your favorite narrow skirt or blouse with a deep neckline will definitely come in handy. Do not forget that during pregnancy you gained a certain amount of extra pounds that will not leave immediately after birth. Clothes just won't fit you. The stomach, even if it was small, still does not have time to tighten itself, and the chest due to the onset of lactation will probably become several sizes larger.
Perfumery
Have pity on your baby. He needs to adapt to the new world. It’s easier to do this with the real smell of mom, her skin. Do not block it with artificial flavors.
Postpartum bandage
This good and useful thing you may need after discharge from the hospital. In the very first days after birth, doctors do not recommend wearing it (with rare exceptions, requiring certain health indications).
Nipple for baby
Nipples are the main enemies of breastfeeding. Successful lactation involves the constant stay of the baby at the chest, according to each of his requirements. Using a dummy will be a bear service if you want to breastfeed. Breast milk is produced in response to the sucking of newborns. Due to the dummy, the attachment can be reduced and lactation will be minimal, milk will not be enough. (how to wean a baby from a nipple)
A lot of baby cosmetics
A universal hypoallergenic baby cream and soap is enough with the head. For a few days in the hospital, the rest (and especially a variety of gels, shampoos, oils, bath foams) you just do not have time to need.
Aromolamp
The most useless thing that you can think of to stay in the average Russian hospital. You simply will not be allowed to light it, which is very correct.
Sling or Kangaroo
In the description of the sling model or kangaroo you purchased, is it allowed to use this thing from the baby’s birth? Even in this case, pediatricians categorically do not recommend using them to carry the baby in the early days.
Silicone nipples for breastfeeding
For 2-3 days, a situation in which breast pads will be useful is unlikely to occur. Yes, and you need to buy them clearly in size, and the breast changes after feeding. So such acquisitions, if necessary, should only be done personally and after discharge from the maternity hospital.
Laptop or tablet
Even if your baby was born a very calm baby, and the birth for you passed without problems, use your free time and silence not for fun, but for sleep. At home, you will not have many opportunities to plunge into the arms of Morpheus. If you still can’t sleep, then it’s better to take a regular book.
Pillow under the head and for feeding
Like a regular pillow, a feeding pillow takes up a lot of space. Yes, the hospital is not the top of convenience, but is it worth carrying an extra bag with you for a few days?
Beautiful costumes for babies
In the first days of a baby’s life, diapers and blouses haven’t come up with anything more comfortable 🙂
Well, have your bags become lighter? Now you can safely go to the hospital!
