PREPARE YOUR SUITCASE

 

FOR THE NEWBORN

 

For the winter period:

Body of wool and cotton (short sleeve)

Woolen socks

Long and whole sleep suit (at least 4 complete changes)

For the summer period:

Cotton body

Cotton socks

Thin cotton long and whole sleep suit , short in the warm period (at least 4 complete changes)

4 changes in transparent envelopes numbered (1st day ...)

and with the name of mum and baby (use the heavier change on the first day)

Always:

 bed-spread

A small towel

 

You are also advised to also bring diapers (3/5kg) and wet wipes in case it is not enough the set delivered from the hospital to the birth of the child (containing diapers, bandages, wipes). If the mother wants to breastfeed is recommended to not use the dummy during the first days of life. 

 

FOR THE MOTHER

 

Nightgowns (or pajamas, if you prefer) .

Those that open in front are more comfortable to breastfeed (but it is not a prerequisite ) .

Calculate that usually you will stay 3 days in the hospital and the shirt used for the delivery will be change immediately .

Bubble bath , cleanser for intimate hygiene , etc ...

Sanitary towel for the night (the hospital gives a pack )

Underpants ( aplenty) , for the first day would be advantageous ( not essential ) to have throwaway underpants

Towels

The band postpartum is recommended only in case of caesarean section .

 

TO BRING IN THE DELIVERY ROOM

 

1 change newborn

Clean night-dress and underwear to wear after childbirth If you want to listen music CD to during labor wet wipes

NB : in the delivery room is always better to remove nail polish , rings , necklaces and earring