What's in the delivery bag?

When pregnant mothers are preparing for delivery, they always feel that everything is useful, they are all necessary items, even more, they want to move all the maternal and child supplies in the supermarket. An experienced mother would say that instead of spending so much money on these useless items, it is better to continue buying more toys for your baby. But pregnant mothers should also know more about what to prepare, which can not only save a lot of money, but also save pregnant mothers' time and energy. Why not? Mother’s confinement toothbrush: The ultra-soft and tooth-protecting Qiaobei toothbrush. Because new mothers cannot touch cold water and have sensitive mouths, it is recommended to use a confinement toothbrush. Dry brushing is more convenient and effective.

Cardigan: 1 piece. Wear it over your hospital gown in cooler weather or in the morning and evening, so you don’t have to worry about catching a cold when walking around the ward or hospital.

Discharge clothes: 1 set of clothes. You won’t be pregnant when you are discharged, so you should prepare a set of clothes suitable for the day of discharge. It is best to prepare thick and windproof clothes because you will be very weak after giving birth.

Maternity sanitary napkins: larger and thicker ones, use them within the first week, and then change to standard size sanitary napkins after the amount of lochia decreases.

Nursing bras: 2-3 nursing bras are convenient for feeding newborn babies. Just prepare 2-3 replacements.

Breast pads, nursing bras and nursing clothes are must-haves in the maternity bag list for expectant mothers. Prepare 2-3 nursing bras. There are front-opening types and sling-opening types, which are very convenient for breastfeeding. It can be used before and after childbirth. Prepare 2 sets of nursing clothes or pajamas. Look for a front-opening style, or one with a nursing opening to facilitate breastfeeding.

Belly binder panties: 2-3 pairs of belly binder panties have the same effect as a belly belt. Wearing the two together will be better. Choose cotton ones, which are more breathable.

Abdominal belt: 1. After giving birth, the skin of the abdomen will become loose and sagging, and fat will easily accumulate. It is important to use an abdominal belt to help tighten the abdomen. It is best to use a cotton belt with appropriate tightness to avoid squeezing the wound.

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

Towels: 3 pieces, one for wiping hands, one for wiping feet, and one for wiping the vulva.

Water basins: 3, one for washing face, one for washing feet, and one specifically for wiping the vulva.

A comb, soap, an octagonal clothes hanger, a pair of cotton slippers and a pair of ordinary slippers, one pair for mother and one pair for accompanying guests.

Skin care products: 1 set is best in travel size, pregnancy oil should be used before and after delivery.

Small mirror: 1. Even if you go to the hospital to give birth, you should still pay attention to your image.

Toilet paper, napkins, wet wipes: some. You don’t need to bring a lot with you when you go to the hospital. These things can be bought at any time.

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

Heatable lunch boxes, chopsticks, and spoons: They can be used to hold rice, vegetables, and snacks. Hospitals usually have microwave ovens so they can be heated and eaten at any time.

Breast pump: In the first one or two days after giving birth, a breast pump is usually needed to help produce milk.

Nutritional supplements: You can prepare some ginseng and chocolate to boost your production; blood bird's nest is ideal for nourishing the body after childbirth.

Yuenai water or rice essence: daily drinking water.

Electric kettle: heats the moon water or rice dew.

Maternity hat: A maternity hat can prevent your head from being blown by the wind during the confinement period and causing postpartum diseases.

Baby Products

Newborn baby clothes: 2-3 sets. Babies grow very fast, and relatives and friends may also give some as gifts, so you don’t need to prepare too many newborn baby clothes, as they will soon become smaller. You can also use clothes that have been worn by babies of relatives and friends, which will be better for the baby.

Hats, socks, and gloves: Some clothing sets will come with hats, so 2 are enough; socks don’t need to be worn in summer; gloves are to prevent the baby from scratching his face, but don’t tie them too tightly.

Blanket: 2. Some hospitals will also provide blankets, or you can choose baby clothes for going out for vaccination. You can choose the thickness according to the weather.

Crib: It is best to choose a wooden crib, and it should not be too expensive. You can also choose a second-hand bed, because many babies don’t like to sleep in cribs. You can buy a better children’s crib when the baby is older.

Bedding: mattress pads, bedspreads, quilts, sleeping bags, and pillows. Do not use them for the first three months of use, and prepare mosquito nets for summer.

Diapers: Prepare a pack of size NB. Some hospitals will prepare them. No need to buy too many.

Cloth diapers and diaper pads: wear disposable diapers all day when in the hospital, cloth diapers during the day and disposable diapers at night after confinement. Prepare about 30 diapers in summer and 20 diapers in winter. They can be used with diaper bags, diaper straps, and diaper pants. Diaper pads are used to prevent the pads from getting wet, so prepare a few more. In addition, you can also prepare a pack of Diaper Companion's diaper pad towels.

Stroller: It is very convenient to push the baby for a stroll after the baby is one month old.

Crawling mat: 1 set. Babies can practice crawling on it when they are 5 to 6 months old.

Bottles and nipples: You can prepare one bottle of each size. Choose the one with a wide mouth that is suitable for taking out and putting in milk powder. If you are feeding with milk powder or mixed feeding, you should prepare a few more bottles after the confinement period. The bottle will come with a pacifier. Yellow rubber is used during the confinement period, and white silicone is used afterwards.

Milk powder: prepare a small box first. Some hospitals will also prepare it. Choose one that is close to breast milk. You can choose to buy more during the confinement period depending on the breast milk situation, but it is best to breastfeed.

For infants who cannot be breastfed, choosing formula powder supplemented with the four most important nucleotides with high bioavailability and a content of more than 72 mg/L can achieve the immune system development of breastfed infants and reduce the incidence of infant diarrhea by 25-63%. Therefore, in order to give the baby better resistance, when adding or using formula milk, mothers should try to choose 72mg/L nucleotides. [1]

Bathtub: You will definitely use this, so choose a long one.

Baby tableware: Small bowls are not very useful, so you can choose those that can be fixed on the table and are not easy to fall over; small spoons are very useful, and babies will use them when they start drinking water, taking medicine, and eating complementary foods when they grow up. It is very practical to choose those that can change color with temperature.

Bath towels, washcloths, and handkerchiefs: Prepare two large bath towels, which will be used when bathing the baby in the hospital; prepare a few more small towels and gauze handkerchiefs, which can be used as bibs and for washing.

Baby toiletries: bottle cleaning liquid, baby laundry detergent, shampoo and shower gel two-in-one, body lotion, talcum powder, diaper cream.

Wet wipes and cotton balls: Wet wipes can be used to wipe the face, hands and butt, so prepare more; cotton balls can be used with wet wipes for special care.

Other supplies: baby cotton swabs for dipping ears and noses; umbilical cord protector to protect belly button; bottle brush to clean bottles and nipples; baby-specific nail clippers, thermometer, water thermometer, fever-reducing patch, and small toys.

Important items for hospital admission

Admission documents: Be sure to bring hospital medical card, mother and child health handbook, ID card, birth permit, household registration booklet, etc.

Bank cards and cash: You need to prepare both. Be sure to bring cash with you, as it will be convenient when buying small items. If the hospital does not accept card payments, cash will be even more necessary. You should clarify the payment method with the hospital in advance.

Camera and camcorder: Take photos and videos of your baby and mom as souvenirs. Make sure there is enough battery.

Mobile phone: Mothers must bring their mobile phones with them so that they can contact their family at any time if necessary. They also need to keep track of the time to record labor pains and contractions.

Notebook and pen: Not only can they be used to record labor pains and contractions, but they can also be used to write a baby diary.