List of essentials for baby's upcoming arrival
by Maelle Cohen -
Finally, it's time to pack your suitcase for the hospital! We've prepared a handy checklist to help you get ready and keep you organized.
For baby's hygiene :
- A changing table
- A changing mat
- A small bath
- Diaper wipes
- Diapers
- Soft soap for body and hair
- Diaper rash cream
- A thermometer
- A small hair brush
- A nail clipper
For baby's sleep:
- A bed
- A mattresses
- Two sheets (Accidents happen so fast!)
- A baby sleeping bag
For baby's outings :
For baby's meals:
For breastfeeding moms :
- Nursing pillow or cushion
- Nursing bras
- Disposable or re-usable nursing pads
- Nipple cream
- Breast pump
- Milk freezing bags (you don't want to waste that liquid gold!)
- Small milk bottles
If you feed baby with formula :
- Small milk bottles
- Infant formula
For baby's activities:
- Floor play mat
- Rattles
- A mobile
- A swing
- "Touch and feel" books
Baby's clothing:
- Pajamas (those with a zipper on the front for quick and easy access)
- Socks
- A hat