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Newborn Must Haves
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A husband willing to deal with the umbilical cord stump and diapers while on paternity leave is another of my must haves. Other than that it's all just trial and error to see what helps give you 2 seconds of peace.
Your OB will give you a Rx. Best. Stuff. Ever.
There's really nothing 'special' you need. Diapers, wipes, onsies, burp clothes, drawer for baby to sleep in.
It sounds insane, but seriously, it was the best thing I had for myself when I got home. The mesh undies kept trying to sag in the back. Depends are great!!!!
The undies they give you in the hospital are mesh. I bought Depends for at home.
As a FTM I was shocked at the first bathroom visit after birth. First, there was a nurse 'assisting'. I had no clue there was so much STUFF you needed to do.
Squirt bottle to rinse everything with warm water. Then there's hemorrhoid ointment if needed. There's another tube of Rx stuff for if you've torn or were cut or there's also Epi Foam to spray on your bits. Then you get the awesome ice pack pad. It's gigantic. Regular undies aren't going to hold that thing in place. It's heavy and awkward.
The Depends were great because when you get home you don't have to deal with a pad at all. It's much more comfortable. I did make thin maxi padsicles for as needed.
Baby Boy due October 2017
DS Grayson (3yrs) (Emergency Csec)
DD Isabella due 8/2/2014
I loved lansinoh lanolin for my nipples, but only needed a small amount of it. The soft cotton breastpads were a lifesaver since I found them much more comfortable than the disposable ones. DH got me a kindle fire sort of as a "push present" which was great for helping me stay occupied and encouraging me to sit still and let my body heal.
I kind of blocked out the mesh undies and gigantic ice pack. Good times.
Once I got home (after 2 days), I always just wore regular undies and pads, but I may be a lighter bleeder?
One thing I made for myself to have on hand after delivery are witch hazel soaked pads. You take a regular maxi pad, drizzle some witch hazel on it, and freeze it. Then you have a witch hazel ice pack.
son#1 born 6/2010
son#2 born 4/2012
son#3 born 7/2014
I'm going to have to start keeping a baby notebook and write all this stuff down... I'm going to forget it instantly... Lol... I'm still working on the car seat and stroller delima as well... Thanks for the help everyone....
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The depends didn't bunch too bad at all. I didn't wear them for too long. It's just those first couple of days that you're home and everything is hectic.
I had DS2 in a military hospital and we didn't get a foot care basket but we got to clear the baby cart and get lots of extras.
DS Grayson (3yrs) (Emergency Csec)
DD Isabella due 8/2/2014
speaking of- YES to tucks, and mesh undies. And the gigantic maxi-ice-paks. Nothing prepared me for how awesome they were. Especially in a hot summer, without central air. Oh yes. I also made my own pads by drenching in witch hazel and storing in the freezer until my next pad change. Along with Dermaplast spray and a Peri bottle- heaven. Need ALL the perineum things.