What to pack/have on hand?

luvtodanz · June 2012

1. At home for postpartum care? I have Tucks pads, pads, nipple cream. What am I missing?

2. In the diaper bag? I have wipes, diapers, pacifier/pacifier case/pacifier wipes, changing pad, nail clippers/emery board, blanket, clean outfit.

Thanks! I am a FTM and at 38.5 weeks, I am cutting it close with getting things ready and want to finish shopping tomorrow.

sassafras007 · June 2012

I would keep at least 3 changes of clothes on hand at any given time.

misthang_1 · June 2012

luvtodanz:
1. At home for postpartum care? I have Tucks pads, pads, nipple cream. What am I missing? Maybe some Cottonelle flushable wipes? I also have the Lansinoh gel pads, oh and regular disposable or re-useable nursing pads are a must! At least for me since I leak pretty bad.
2. In the diaper bag? I have wipes, diapers, pacifier/pacifier case/pacifier wipes, changing pad, nail clippers/emery board, blanket, clean outfit. I usually have two outfits, just in case and a receiving blanket or two.
Thanks! I am a FTM and at 38.5 weeks, I am cutting it close with getting things ready and want to finish shopping tomorrow. Don't I know it. I finished packing my hospital bag the night before I went in for my c-section.

victoriawaimon · June 2012

Diaper bag - snacks and drinks for DH!

babyruth88 · June 2012

Witchhazel for postpartum care

SummerMama12 · June 2012

For postpartum, a numbing spray like Dermoplast or Earth Mama bottom spray. It helps a ton. Also, stool softener. You will need it so take It faithfully that first week.