What should I take with me to the hospital for a newborn baby?

And now the ninth month of a happy pregnancy has come ... Hour X inexorably approaching, you have already certainly decided: where and with whom will give birth. The list from the hospital is processed, all medicines are collected (if, of course, the rules of this institution require it). And now the question is very urgent: what should you take with you to the hospital for a newborn child and for yourself, of course?

Come on in order. All things better to cook a little beforehand, about a week or two before the doctors indicated the term of delivery. Of course, this date is unlikely to coincide with the expected event, but still at least some kind of landmark you will have.

So, before the birth - nothing at all, it's time for you to look for the answer to the question: what should you take with you to the hospital for a newborn baby, for yourself. Experienced moms, who at least once experienced the joy of motherhood, already know that it will come in handy, what should be taken to the hospital. However, they will also need some advice, since times and needs change, medicine does not stand still - more things are appearing in the pharmacy for a newborn baby, and often, looking at them, we do not even guess what they are for?

If you belong to the number of those mothers who do not really believe in the advice of such articles here, then consult with friends who have recently become parents. They will surely give you a couple of tips about this or that maternity home. After all, sometimes it happens that the conditions of one hospital allow you not to type a lot of things - because in the hospital you will be provided with almost all necessary items.

But still there are a few mandatory items in the list of what you need to take with you when you already feel acute impulses at the bottom of the tummy and realize that the baby is finally going "on the way out." Our article is designed to point out to you these essentials and make up, so to speak, a small list of "supplements" that you can use after your birth.

Immediately make a couple of reservations: distribute all the collected things that you have prepared in the hospital, the "thematic packages." That is, put everything in one for the newborn, in the other - everything that you need. Be sure to inform the person who will carry these bags to the hospital with you, about where the package is. This is necessary so that you do not worry about whether everything necessary for the child was brought to the delivery room - the husband or another close person will ask the nurse to take the package with the things that the kid needs right after his birth.

We will begin, of course, from what you will put on the child. In particular, the chosen clothes depend on the time of year when you will give birth. And in many respects - from heating in the maternity hospital, if the baby appears in late autumn, winter or early spring. Of course, it's very problematic to learn about the temperature that reigns in a room in a cool time, except that those who have already been neighing will tell you about it.

So, if the street is cool - be prepared for what will not be hot in the ward, so choose things warmer for a newborn, on a bike. We immediately discard the Mikeys, since wearing a narrow neck on a tiny and gentle, supple head of the child will be very problematic. I'm afraid you do not have the courage to even pull it. Therefore, buy so-called "body" (they are fastened with a diaper) with a long sleeve. Usually the neck is unbuttoned by them - that's why it's very convenient to wear and remove body-bags. We will not limit the amount, but do not try to take everything at once. In the end, as a last resort, clothes and all other things you can bring to the ward after the birth. First, take 2-3 pieces - see how quickly they wear out. The bodys are perfect for sliders - those panties that are fastened over the hangers. It is important not to lose with the size. However, it is also difficult to guess. Therefore, take the smallest - and if the baby is born bigger than you expected, ask your relatives to buy more sliders.

Be sure to grab a hat - or rather a few. See that all of them are seamless - because the bones of the skull of the baby are still very soft, the seams will be pressed into the head and interfere with the child. Hats buy not too warmed - the scalp should also breathe and do not forbid - because then the probability of the appearance of sweating is increased. But this is so - the number one problem for newborn children.

If you do not want to bother with body and sliders or are afraid that the kid does not like such disguises, buy a few so-called "little men. These are solid coveralls on the buttons - with handles and legs. They are even more practical than body and sliders - they do not need to be completely removed when you wash your baby after his morning exercise. Again, the material from which man, the body and the sliders are made, is determined by the indicators of the thermometer - if in the street a hot summer is not worth to wrap up the baby. Believe me, he is not much cooler than you.

The next item is socks. Socks should be sure that the tiny legs are not frozen. Again, try to find socks without seams - there are so many, they are designed specifically for a newborn baby.

Surely you saw in the shops small thin gloves on the children's pen - they are called in the people "scratches". They need to take in order that the baby at first did not hurt himself with sharp and thin nails. After all, they will not be able to cut them in the hospital. The kid in the first time constantly tries to satisfy the reflex of sucking, so the scratches will quickly get dirty and get wet. Keep your child clean and dry.

However, all these things will be required to you only if you make a decision in the maternity home - do not swaddle your child. But if you are a fan of swaddling, then the sliders will definitely not be useful for you, since the baby's legs will be tightly wrapped in a diaper.

Diaper should be taken with a margin. After all, they are needed at every step: when you wash your newborn, when you change your clothes on a changing table or just put them in a crib. If the baby has overeaten and has vomited on a diaper - it, again, it is necessary at once to change. Well, if you also swaddle a crumb - then you do need a huge number of them. You do not need to bring everything with you, but before you go to the hospital, make sure that you have washed and ironed enough diapers at home.

By the way, about washing. I think it will be superfluous to say that absolutely all things for the baby should be washed. And try to use for the first time children's hypoallergenic powders and program a washing machine for the maximum number of rinses - so that the clothes do not even have the slightest particles of powder. Even better, if you take the rule of washing things with your hands with baby soap.

So, let's go further. In our time, neither in the hospital nor at home mom can not cope without pampers. The time of diapers and fussy, endless washing has long since passed. Therefore, immediately stock up on diapers of the smallest size. Counting on the amount you need, proceed from the fact that you need to change the baby diapers every four hours - and this is without taking into account the fact that you should change it after each kidney defecation. That is, it is better to immediately stock up in a small bundle.

You will also need wet baby napkins - good, their choice is very diverse now. They are very convenient in the event that, for example, you need to quickly wipe the ass young, and the tap is not at hand. In addition, buy a powder for gentle folds of the skin - because the child will initially suffer all these clothes and diapers, you will notice these unpleasant redness on the skin.

For the baby's daily toilet, you will also need soap, preferably taking a liquid soap dispenser - it's much easier. For the same purpose, stock up with a child's soft towel.

To clean the ears is also necessary from the first day of life, so take in the maternity wad of earwaxes, designed specifically for children.

In principle, this is all - the rest of the things you can bring home, when you understand what you are missing. But the working minimum, so to speak, is collected.

Oh yes. Do not forget that you need to prepare the baby clothes for discharge. Look at the weather forecast - and decide what exactly you need: a warm envelope on the sheepskin or a light openwork envelope. And if you want to decorate this valuable and long-awaited bundle even more, get a satin bow that you can tie over the envelope.

Here, in fact, a separate package for the baby is ready! At the very least, you can no longer worry that the fights will take you by surprise - and you will not have time to collect all the main. You can enjoy the last days of pregnancy, sleep and prepare to meet with your long-awaited gift!