We’ve already gone over the list of things you absolutely must not forget when it comes to packing your hospital bag for you, but what should you bring for the baby?
I gave birth to both of my babies in China. There, the list is much longer than the one I’m about to give you. Why? Because there, you are required to bring your own diapers and towels. Yes, really. And you’ll need hand soap as well. None of these things are provided for you. Then again, this is a country where, when you have a c-section, your spouse or relatives are expected to empty the urine bag from your catheter every time it fills up. I’m not making this up.
In America however, while you don’t need to go to that kind of extreme, you’ll definitely want to make sure you’ve got these things ready to go.
- Baby clothes
For the hospital stay, a couple pairs of footed pajamas should do the trick. Plus, newborn clothes are really tiny so they don’t take up much room.
- A homecoming outfit
No, it need not be like formal attire for the homecoming dance, but you should select something to show your baby off in. Skip fussy outfits and go for something that’s easy to work with and looks cute. Something with feeties is always good because you don’t have to worry about losing a sock somewhere in transit. Your choice should also reflect the weather. Babies are more sensitive to temperature so make sure whatever you choose will keep your baby comfortable.
- Car seat
When you were pregnant, hopefully you went and picked out a car seat. And even more hopefully, you installed it so it would be ready to go. Technically, it won’t fit in your baby’s hospital bag but you will need it in order to take your little one home from the hospital. Make sure your seat is installed properly. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from nurses or even police officers. They are all familiar with how to secure them safely in your car.
- Jackets, hats and other seasonal attire
If it’s cold outside, you’ll need to be sure you have a good hat for your baby. A light and thin hat is great for summer while a thicker one is important for winter. A good jacket is important too.
- Blankets
In the car, especially if it is cold outside, you will need blankets. You cannot strap a child of any age into a car seat while they are wearing heavy winter coats. The child safety seat will not be as secure thanks to the extra layers of the jacket. That doesn’t mean your child needs to freeze. Once at the car, get them out of the jacket and strap them into the car seat. Then, carefully cover your baby with the blankets, making sure to pull it tightly so that there’s no way any loose bit can come up and smother them.
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