As the childbirth approaches, the maternity suitcase must be ready with everything necessary for the baby and the mother. When to prepare it? What are the essential clothes to put in it? Here is the full list with the advice of Anh-Chi Ton, midwife.
There maternity suitcase is essential on the day of childbirth and during the stay in hospital or maternity. Future mothers are also starting to prepare it at the end of the 8th month of pregnancy with a detailed maternity list, not to forget anything for the baby and the mother. Health establishments also provide their own maternity list, this may be different from one structure to another. When should the maternity suitcase be completed? What are the essentials to take for baby and the future mother? The midwife Anh-Chi your gives us all his advice.
When to prepare your suitcase for maternity?
The future mother can start preparing her suitcase for maternity in the third trimester of pregnancy. “I advise that it is completely ready for 37 weeks of amenorrhea (SA), from the beginning of the 9th month of pregnancy“”recommends Anh-Chi Ton, midwife. To not forget anything in the maternity suitcase, the expert advises to “”check“.
“The maternity suitcase must be completely ready from the start of the 9th month of pregnancy.”
Than for baby in the maternity suitcase?
The maternity suitcase must have a good number ofBusiness for the future babywhether in terms of Baby body and face care clothes or facials. For the size of the clothes, mix the birth size and the 1 month to be sure that the clothes go to him.
- 5 to 6 cotton bodysuits
- 5 to 6 pajamas
- 2 or 3 wool vests
- A hat so that it is not cold in the head
- 2 pairs of socks
- 1 pair of slippers
- Muts (optional, can be useful if baby has long nails and scratching)
- A turbulent or sleeping bag
- 1 pacifier (in case)
- 6 bibs
- languages
- A Doudou
- Toilet towels
- 1 pack of layers 2-5 kg
- 1 Physiological serum package
- Liniment Oléo-limestone
- Cotton and compresses
- a bath thermometer
- A baby medical thermometer
- A little brush
- A polar wool cover for skin to skin
- A Pilot Combi Type output holder
What to put for mom in her maternity suitcase?
The time for your stay in maternity, you will need to change, to use hygienic protections, to make a toilet, but above all to feel comfortable. Also don’t forget your mobile phone charger, to be able to take the first photos of your baby in the first days. Here is the list of cases to slip into your suitcase for maternity:
- 2 or 3 pajamas or night shirts or breastfeeding pajamas (if it’s your choice)
- 2 or 3 comfortable pants or jogging (to be comfortable thanks to the extensible side)
- 2 or 3 light tops (those of pregnancy can always suit, or breastfeeding if you wish)
- 1 vest (if despite everything, you are a little cold)
- 1 pair of slippers and a few pairs of socks
- 1 dressing gown (optional)
- Slips or stretch cotton pants or cotton pants
- A toilet bag with everything you need for 3 or 5 days (shower gel, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, cotton swab, day cream). “An essential for the mother in native post, the creams for stretch marks because they can appear in postpartum”recommends the midwife.
- Toilet towels
- Thick hygienic towels and for large flows
- Magazines, a book, words-flicked or a tablet
- The phone charger
- a small night light (to be lit without disturbing baby of his sleep)
- a pen and a notebook to note the feeds or the bottles
- cash (for coffee machines and those with delicacies if necessary)
What to put in the maternity suitcase for breastfeeding?
If you want to start breastfeedingsome cases are very useful to put in its maternity suitcase, such as breastfeeding support. For this type of underwear, you must provide a size above your size at the end of pregnancy (example: for a 95 D at the end of pregnancy, take a size 100 D).
- Highs suitable for breastfeeding (with opening on the front or on the side)
- 3 breastfeeding bras
- breastfeeding pads (in case of breastfeeding)
- In prevention of crevices, a melicare -like cream, bits of breast or silicone or breastfeeding shells
- a breastfeeding cushion (optional)
What papers to take in the maternity suitcase for childbirth?
After putting baby’s belongings and yours, also remember to put in your maternity suitcase, in a pocket at hand, all Administrative documents useful for childbirth. Among them, there is your identity document (Cni or passport), your vital card and/or a copy of the certificate of social security rights with the mention “100% maternity”, your mutual card If you have one and your Family booklet.
Your maternity file (including the latest exam results, especially those for the epidural if it is your choice, your blood group, your vital card, your latest ultrasounds and your birth project if you have written one …) must also be put in your bag for maternity.
What should we plan for the eldest child who will be kept?
In order not to worry about childbirth, you can also anticipate the bag of your eldest child who will be kept by a family member during your stay at maternity. On D -Day, the bag of your first child will be ready. In this one, you can put:
- pajamas
- A pair of slippers
- an outfit
- A toilet bag (brush, toothpaste, toothbrush …)
- A word of your hand or a little surprise
- Small toys and activity notebooks
Thanks to Anh-Chi Ton, liberal midwife in Paris.
