What to prepare for the second child delivery bag

For every pregnant woman who is about to give birth, it is usually necessary to prepare the delivery bag in advance. Although it is the second child, the delivery bag generally needs to be prepared as early as possible. It is better to do it early than late. Especially for pregnant women who are expecting their second child, they need to prepare it in advance. The delivery speed of the second child is usually much faster than that of the first child, and the delivery may occur at that time, so the delivery bag must be prepared.

What should I prepare for my second child?

Mother's supplies:

1. Open-necked outerwear (two sets): When the weather is hot, you sweat a lot, so you should prepare cotton, light and breathable pajamas; when it is cooler, you should prepare warm open-necked outerwear for easy wearing to avoid catching a cold.

2. Underwear (6 pairs): Due to the heavy lochia after childbirth, underwear should be changed at any time to keep it clean and hygienic. You don’t necessarily have to buy new ones, but it’s a good idea to have a few extra.

3. Maternity cap: (1 piece): A maternity cap can prevent your head from being blown by the wind during the confinement period and causing postpartum diseases.

4. Maternity care pad (10 pieces): In the first few days, a catheter needs to be inserted before the cesarean section operation. This pad can be used to isolate lochia and keep the bed sheets clean.

5. Abdominal belt (1 piece): Abdominal belts are divided into two types: normal delivery and caesarean section, and the usage time is slightly different. If you are worried about buying an inappropriate one, the hospital can provide it, but the price will be higher.

6. Slippers (2 pairs): Choose slippers with soft soles and non-slip properties. If a relative is accompanying you in bed, it is best to prepare a pair of slippers.

7. Nursing bras (3 pieces): You can choose front-opening or sling-opening styles to facilitate feeding your baby, and you can prepare enough to replace them when you are in the hospital.

8. Maternity sanitary napkins (25 pieces): The private parts after childbirth are susceptible to bacterial infection, so they must be kept dry and clean; choose safe and regular maternity sanitary napkins and buy them in regular shopping malls in advance.

9. Breast pads (1 box): Put the breast pads inside your underwear to absorb leaking milk and keep your breasts dry and clean. It is very practical.

10. Cup with straw (1 piece): Very practical when it is inconvenient to get up after giving birth.

11. Breast pump (1 piece): A breast pump is usually needed to help produce milk in the first one or two days after giving birth.

12. Toiletries (1 set): toothbrush, comb, small mirror, washbasin, soap, and some laundry detergent. Prepare 4-6 towels, one for washing different parts of the body.

13. Tableware (1 set): lunch box, chopsticks, cups, spoons, and straws with bent ends. When you cannot get up after giving birth, you can use the straws to drink water and soup, which is very convenient.

14. Mom’s food (some): You can prepare brown sugar, chocolate and other foods in advance. Chocolate can be used to increase physical strength during childbirth, and brown sugar is used to replenish blood after childbirth.

15. Discharge clothes (1 set): When you are discharged from the hospital, you will not have a big belly, so you should prepare a set of clothes suitable for wearing on the day of discharge.

Baby Products:

1. Newborn clothes (3 sets): 3 rompers. Choose the thickness of the clothes according to the season. Generally, they do not need to be changed frequently. Just replace them when the baby is hospitalized.

2. Diapers (30 pieces): A newborn baby uses about 8-10 NB size diapers a day, so prepare enough for 3 days first; if the diapers are easy to use, you can buy more.

3. Bottle cleaning supplies: bottle brush, detergent, sterilizer. Be sure to choose baby cleanser. The sterilizer is very useful. There are two-in-one sterilizers and heat-insulating ones available online. They can sterilize bottles and keep milk warm.

4. Blanket (2 pieces): used to keep warm; even in summer, the baby’s belly should be covered when sleeping to avoid cold and intestinal discomfort.

5. Bibs (several pieces): It is best to prepare a few more. When babies start to breastfeed, a lot of milk will leak out. It is best to prepare pure cotton bibs with high water absorption.

6. Large bath towels (2 pieces): Nowadays, hospitals bathe children. Although the hospital has bath towels, the editor recommends that you use your own to prevent cross infection.

7. Diaper cream (1 tube): Be sure to use it after changing diapers and cleaning the buttocks to prevent diaper rash.

8. Baby Umbilical Cord Protection Patch: When a baby is just born, the umbilical cord has not yet closed. To prevent infection, you must apply this patch every time you bathe to prevent water from entering the navel.

9. Glass baby bottles (2 pcs): Two wide-mouth glass baby bottles of different capacities should be prepared; they can be used for both breastfeeding and formula feeding.

10. Formula milk powder (one can): Although it is best to feed newborn babies with breast milk, considering that some mothers have difficulty in producing milk or have insufficient milk, it is best to prepare a can of formula milk powder.