Birth list

Here is a list of essentials to plan for before the baby arrives:

For the room:

-A crib or a cradle

- A firm mattress with mattress protector and fitted sheets

- A changing table or changing surface

- A chest of drawers or a wardrobe to store things

- A mobile or night light to reassure baby

- A flower crown decoration with baby's name.

For care :

- Sofas

- Liniment or cotton wool and lukewarm water

- A baby bath or bath seat

- Soft bath capes or bath towels

- A body thermometer and one for the bath

For meals:

- Anti-colic baby bottles (Food category)

- Sterilizer and brush

- Dosing box for powdered milk

- Silicone bibs

- Nursing pillow (also useful for propping up baby)

For exits:

- A stroller suitable from birth

- A car seat (shell type)

- An Escapade changing bag from Babytess (see childcare category)

- A sling or baby carrier

- A nursing cover

And for mom:

- Comfortable maternity clothes

- Nursing bras if needed

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My maternity clothes (for 3 to 5 days)

👶 For the baby:

- 5 to 6 crossed bodysuits (cotton, long or short sleeves depending on the season)

- Cotton pajamas 5 to 6

- 2 to 3 cups

- 1 or 2 knitted sets or wool or cotton cardigans

- 1 sleeping bag (sleeping bag)

- 1 to 2 sleeping bags / blankets

- 3 to 4 bibs

- 1 bath cape and soft bath towel

- Cotton squares or wipes

- 1 pack of newborn size canapés

- 1 diaper cream

- 1 mist of water or liniment

- Maternity discharge : 1 complete outfit + 1 warm jumpsuit if necessary

🤱 For the mom:

- 3 to 4 nightgowns or pajamas (open at the front if breastfeeding)

- 1 or 2 nursing bras

- Nursing pads

- Disposable panties or dark cotton panties (washable)

- Night or special postpartum sanitary napkins

- 1 dressing gown

- 1 pair of slippers

- Toiletry bag : brush, toothpaste, moisturizer, shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, hair bands, etc.

- 1 mist sprayer (useful during work)

- 1 hair dryer

- A night light

- Notebook and pen (to write down heads or other things)

- Papers (vital card, mutual card, pregnancy file)

🏥 For the delivery room:

- 1 comfortable nightgown

- 1 pair of socks

- 1 mist sprayer

- Something to keep you busy if the work is long (headphones, playlist, book, etc.)

- Something to snack on (dried fruits, fruit, treats, etc.)