Hey ladies!
@nda_roxybabe's baskets inspired me, but I have no idea what all needs to go in the baskets! I know we talked about it before on one of our threads, but I can't seem to find it, so I figured a thread dedicated to it wouldn't hurt
So, what do you put in your After Baby Care baskets???
I remember: padcicles (or something similar), aloe, depends, tucks pads...some sort of bottle that is given to you at the hospital haha yeah see I can't remember everything!
Re: After Baby Care
Bathroom baskets (1 in our bathroom, 1 downstairs):
-Pads
-Padsicles (in the freezer)
-Extra pair of underwear
-Peri bottle (asking for 2 at the hospital)
-Tucks pads
-Nursing pads (in case I have people over and need to change those out while I'm in there)
Diaper baskets (1 in the living room, 1 in the bedroom, nursery is already set):
-Diapers
-Diaper cream samples (since I have so many)
-Pack of wipes
-Changing pad liner
-Lotion sample
Breastfeeding basket (1 in the living room, 1 in the loft/rocking chair area, 1 in our room) :
-2 burp cloths (Gerber cloth diapers)
-Extra swaddle blanket
-Nursing pads
-Lara bars and fig bars
-Chapstick
-Hair clip
-Pacifier
Also in my BF-ing stations I'll have a phone/ipad charger that stays there as well as a large water cup (Yeti and hospital mug) that H is responsible for fetching for me.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
My post partum go to stash:
Motrin and colace
Always overnight extra long pads
Just prep for a monster period and you should more or less be okay.
May '17 labor memes
Side note: If you are making your own padsicles, I've heard you have to make sure you get Witch Hazel that is ALCOHOL FREE. This rose petal witch hazel seems to be the best one just from researching, and is the one I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00016XJ4M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, after the CVS Aloe Scandal (where whistle-blowers found virtually no aloe in the product), I wanted an all-natural trustworthy aloe too. This is the one I went with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GION5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
-Pads, pads and more pads
-Mesh undies (I bought a 3 pack in anticipation of wanting more!)
-A few pair of granny panties
-Witch hazel pads
-Dermoplast (I'm going to take what I can from the hospital, but I definitely wanted more last time)
-Nupercainal ointment (I had stitches from tearing last time, and this is what the hospital gave me. Again, I wanted more so I just stocked it preemptively)
Diaper basket (Basket in the living room, then a "station" in the master bedroom)
-Diapers
-Changing pads
-Wipes
-Burp cloths (I have these basically stashed around the entire house!)
-Diaper cream
-Lotion
-Antibacterial
-Extra onesie (or two!) for when blowouts happen
**Advice: if you're having a little boy who will be circumcised, we found it beneficial to toss some Vaseline into each changing station.
Breastfeeding basket (1 in the living room, 1 in master bedroom) :
-Burp clothes
-Nursing pads
-Lanolin
-Chapstick
-Hair ties and barrettes
-Bottles of water
-Lotion (for me!)
-Snacks (trail mix, fig bars, packs of Skinny Popcorn, and some fun sized candy bars because I appreciated a little bit of sweet last time. I'll add some fruit when I'm actually using the baskets. Middle of the night hunger is no joke)
Next to each BF basket, I've got a busy box for DS, in case he's wanting to snuggle and I can't. I know this isn't traditional after baby care, but it I included it anyway:
-Sticker/color books
-Lacing toys
-Giant nuts and bolts for him to screw/unscrew
-Pom pom sorting
-Animal matching game
-Magnet set
-Small puzzles
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
May '17 labor memes
My supplies include-
Tucks Pads
Peri Bottle
Dermoplast Spray (hospital has given me this)
Always Overnight Pads
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@ChristinaWild - I love the idea of having a busy box handy to entertain big siblings- genius.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
I do advocate keeping up with a bowel regimen like Colace because you don't want to strain with sore abs. If you take any opiate pain meds after DEFINTELY take the Colace, those meds can stop you up.
May '17 labor memes
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
etc. last time and got super lucky that I didn't really need most of it. I had forgotten what all is nice to have on hand, so these lists are super helpful!
I know it's been mentioned before, but my top nursing items were probably the extra long phone charger (that sucker was always dying when I was stuck under a baby!) and the hospital cup full of water. While nursing you will feel like you are stuck in a desert and dying of thirst!
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@Hansolosparkai got Earth Mama Bottom Spray too, a friend suggested it so enthusiastically! I sprayed a bit to test the scent and it smells soooo soothing. Like cucumber and fresh rain! Lol. Anyone else using nipple balm on their lips? I've found it's like the only thing that works lately.
May '17 labor memes
I supplemented with formula the first couple days with my DS. My milk didn't come in until day 5 or 6 I believe. Once it came in he exclusively had breast milk for 13 months.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Obviously baby being fed and getting nutrients is most important, not the way they are fed, but if the option is available its good to ask and try to advocate for it. I didn't know enough to try to advocate for it last time. GOOD LUCK!
Ours is in the pharmacy by the condoms and other fun stuff. And the feminine products.
May17 Siggy Challenge
Labor
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
In the hospital they wanted me to "finger feed", you use a syringe with a little tube on the end, and stick your pinky finger in babys mouth for them to suck. Basically your slowly putting in milk while they are sucking on your finger, supposed to help with nipple confusion. I did this while in the hospital and briefly at home but its sort of messy and tricky to do by yourself. I ended up giving him a bottle. He went back and forth between bottle and breast the whole 13 months. I know this is not the case for many babies but it worked out for us.