Usually, the women's clinic gives an approximate list of the necessary wardrobe and accessories for the baby in the first hours and days of life, a list of things for the mother. Also, it is desirable for a woman to make a detailed list of purchases that will need to be made before or immediately after the birth of a child, so that taking it from the hospital does not rush in search of the right things.
What we take with us to the hospital: a list of necessary things
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hospital, you need to immediately consider whether you can bring and use your own clothes for the newborn or swaddle the baby in hospital diapers in the first hours of life. In medical institutions that are positioned as "baby-friendly" and practicing the most natural childbirth, it is welcome if the baby is dressed in household clothes from the first minute.
In the hospital, the crumbs will need:
A set of clothes immediately after birth: a shirt, blouse or bodysuit with long sleeves, sliders, scratches, socks or "man" with long sleeves, a light cap, a warm cap. In some maternity hospitals, the newborn is immediately dressed in this clothing, without removing the original natural lubricant, so this set can then be put on the baby only after washing. At the last ultrasound and before childbirth, gynecologists voice the approximate height and weight of the child, based on these parameters, you need to select the size of clothes, most often 50-56 is suitable, but if the weight of the newborn is more than 4-4. 5 kg, it is better to take the size 60-62;
Newborn baby diapers (pediatricians advise you to take several pieces from different manufacturers and determine the most suitable brand);
2-3 light and 2-3 warm caps;
3-4 sets of vests, sliders, blouses or bodysuits and "men", given that the clothes can get dirty when changing diapers, regurgitation of the baby;
3-4 light and the same number of flannel diapers, if you plan to swaddle a newborn;
Baby hygiene products: baby powder, baby oil, baby body milk, diaper cream, wet wipes;
Electronic thermometer;
Clothes for discharge taking into account the time of year: in winter, the baby can be dressed in a warm jumpsuit and wrapped in an envelope, in summer-you can do with a beautiful suit and envelope.
Going to the hospital, you also need to think about things for mom. Experienced parents are advised to take:
Documents (medical card, and exchange and birth certificate required, if it is on hand, passport, insurance policy);
A set of clothes for childbirth (a simple light nightgown, if the hospital does not issue, rubber Slippers);
The robe is light or warm depending on the time of year;
2-3 pairs of socks;
Disposable diapers, they are useful in the first hours after birth;
Breast pump, to avoid problems with breast;
Breast pads;
Bra for nursing mothers;
Familiar cosmetics for face and body care that a woman uses;
Phone, charging, and other items that will be recommended in the women's clinic or during a study visit to the maternity hospital.
Usually, the women's clinic gives an approximate list of the necessary wardrobe and accessories for the baby in the first hours and days of life, a list of things for the mother. Also, it is desirable for a woman to make a detailed list of purchases that will need to be made before or immediately after the birth of a child, so that taking it from the hospital does not rush in search of the right things.
What we take with us to the hospital: a list of necessary things
When choosing a maternity [Expand]
In the hospital, the crumbs will need:
A set of clothes immediately after birth: a shirt, blouse or bodysuit with long sleeves, sliders, scratches, socks or "man" with long sleeves, a light cap, a warm cap. In some maternity hospitals, the newborn is immediately dressed in this clothing, without removing the original natural lubricant, so this set can then be put on the baby only after washing. At the last ultrasound and before childbirth, gynecologists voice the approximate height and weight of the child, based on these parameters, you need to select the size of clothes, most often 50-56 is suitable, but if the weight of the newborn is more than 4-4. 5 kg, it is better to take the size 60-62;
Newborn baby diapers (pediatricians advise you to take several pieces from different manufacturers and determine the most suitable brand);
2-3 light and 2-3 warm caps;
3-4 sets of vests, sliders, blouses or bodysuits and "men", given that the clothes can get dirty when changing diapers, regurgitation of the baby;
3-4 light and the same number of flannel diapers, if you plan to swaddle a newborn;
Baby hygiene products: baby powder, baby oil, baby body milk, diaper cream, wet wipes;
Electronic thermometer;
Clothes for discharge taking into account the time of year: in winter, the baby can be dressed in a warm jumpsuit and wrapped in an envelope, in summer-you can do with a beautiful suit and envelope.
Going to the hospital, you also need to think about things for mom. Experienced parents are advised to take:
Documents (medical card, and exchange and birth certificate required, if it is on hand, passport, insurance policy);
A set of clothes for childbirth (a simple light nightgown, if the hospital does not issue, rubber Slippers);
The robe is light or warm depending on the time of year;
2-3 pairs of socks;
Disposable diapers, they are useful in the first hours after birth;
Breast pump, to avoid problems with breast;
Breast pads;
Bra for nursing mothers;
Familiar cosmetics for face and body care that a woman uses;
Phone, charging, and other items that will be recommended in the women's clinic or during a study visit to the maternity hospital.
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