Hi everyone! I had a request from an IG follower who is giveng birth really soon to write a blog about what to bring to the hospital when you gonna have a baby! This is one of the thing I definitely needed help with! I also had no idea, thanks to my mom she reminded me of the important this that i needed to bring to the hospital with me. Its always better to get this ready a month before you due date, make sure everything is clean and washed ha! So here my must haves during the most important day in you life!!!
YOUR BAG :)
1. Camera
You cannot, absolutely not forget you camera! Make sure its always charged and has enough memory, this instance in you life will NEVER happen again! Take as many photos as you can and tell someone else to take them you dont wanna have a bunch of photos without you in it haha.. My BF charles totally forgot to take pics kasi sobra taranta na sha thank goodness my bestfriend Thirdee was there! I always wish I had more photo! So this is the number one DONT FORGET!
2. Diapers-
Yes you read this right! Diapers! yes yes for you, not for your baby! I wasnt really imformed about this earlier but, sorry moms to be per i dont mean to scare you, if your baby is alittle big, kailangan pala tahiin down there! and when they say after normal deliver para walang ngayri.. Hindi ganun un, well i guess for me, i had bleeding for a month, depende daw sa tao kasi my bestfriend Helga 1 day lang using a diaper ako medyo heavy flow nun blood soo mga 3-4 weeks ako nag bleed so i got the good type of diaper un adult pullups, kasi the have naman sa hospital pero un stick on sides hassle, hassle pa mag CR. but only buy a few you not sure if you'll end up like me, or you will be totally fine!! Fingers crossed!
3. Toiletries/Towel-
Basic! No one likes hospital shampoo, toothbrush and soap and all, bring your own!
4. Night Gown-
I would recommend that you bring this instead of pajamas, first, its easy to use the bathroom without all that hassle of pulling the jammies down when your in a little pain, second, make sure the have a zipper sa top or buttons for easy access to breast feeding. Bring a couple, maybe 3 pairs.
5. Power Bank-
Worst thing ever is ma low batt. Camera man or Phone, always have the power bank charged, you dont wanna sit all day in you bed with a dead phone, lots of people will be checking on you and you'd want to send you selfies with baby im sure, so keep in mind to always have that powerbank fully loaded hehe
6. Granny Undies-
Yup heard me right, you wanna be comfy. Then bring this!
7. Nursing Bra-
I didnt even consider buying this, kailangan pala! my bras wouldnt fit me anymore! Plus hirap mag pa breast feed pag wala! At least with a nursing bra hook on of for each boob, easy access! So please, wag ako gayahin! have nursing bras!
8. Breast Pads-
I had no idea what these were. They are little circle pad you put inside you nursing bra when you start producing milk, kasi, tutulo yan, sisirit yan milk natin! Wasnt informed also about this ehehe once you start producing milk it just keeps going and going and going! The look like little circle panty liners! very useful!
9. Sleep Helpers-
Anything that will make u feel comfy, or make u sleep better bring it! being in a hospital is no fun, and you dont even know how long your gonna be there so might as well get comfy. I brought my pillow and my 25 year old teddybear to keep me company.
10. Headband/Hair Ties-
One word HAGGARD haha
11.Robe-
Showering may be a challenge, and changing to, so keep a robe!
12. Coming home outfit-
Its a must, be pretty when you leave it you 1st day out of the hospital heading home with your baby,wag ako tularan na haggard at naka pajamas! hehe Didnt think of that while packing!
BABY BAG
1. Diaper-
Baby diapers, buy one pack muna, and new born muna. Kasi wala pa idea ganun kalaki baby mo and minsan they get allergies. I recommend huggies!! :)
2. Baby Wipes and Cotton-
Keep baby wipes handy, but I recommend using cotton while cleaning your baby. You can used wipes later on pag medyo older na sha. But keep incase of emergency!
3. Lampins-
For carrying baby and wiping spilled milk on baby.
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4. Receiving Blankets-
For keeping baby warm, wrap her/him in a recieving blanket bring at least 5 or bring swaddles.
5. Bonnets/Hat-
Baby should always be kept warm lalo na ears and head.
6. Socks-
Little feet should be kept warm
7. Mittens-
You dont want you baby to scratch herself soo keep her in mittens, also for keeping her warm.
8. Full Onesie-
Para less hassle isang buo na isusuot.
9. Baby Bath Towel-
For her shower time
These are what I brought if u have any additions comment below to help other new moms! Bring at least 3 sets of each! Hope I helped!
Love,
Mel
BE KIND
I had such a hard time picking alin hikaw ilalagay, syempre first un eh! hahha May heart kasi, may red diamond, meron pink meron green, thers even flower shaped ones! omg well guess which one i went with? Plain Diamond hahaha para elegant. haha Dra. Cruz told us that we can change it after a month. After every bath on drop of alcohol at the front of the ear and then the back.
