The birth of a child is a very important and responsible event in the life of every woman. Therefore, preparation for it should be thorough and timely. Especially this question is relevant for future mothers who have not previously experienced the joy of motherhood, that is, if a woman is waiting for her first child.
Whether to buy things for the baby in advance: signs and common sense
One of the very first doubts that often bother girls who have not given birth before is when and what first of all you can buy for an unborn child. There are a number of beliefs that state that it is not possible to acquire things and various accessories for unborn children before birth.
There is some truth in this, but one should not be afraid of all that grandmothers and great-grandmothers say. There is such a thing as common sense, which suggests that there are times when there is an urgent need to buy things.
For example, if a woman is 5-6 months pregnant, she has the risk of beginning preterm birth, then it is desirable for her to prepare in advance and have everything necessary for the child for the first time.
You do not need to pack your bags and pack your wardrobe, as well as buy toys, rattles and other goods from all children's stores.
Such things are absolutely necessary, such as diapers, diapers, nightgown, slippers, a bathrobe, it makes sense to prepare in advance and not think that this is a bad sign. This is most likely forethought in case you suddenly have to go to the hospital in advance.
It is not necessary to buy a lot of children's clothes in advance, because a few sliders, caps and diapers will be enough for a child in the first months.
There may be such a situation that all the small-sized items purchased in advance, the child does not have time to demolish due to the fact that he quickly gains weight and height.
While the child is not yet born, it is difficult for a woman to guess his parameters. The baby can be born with a weight of 2 kg, and maybe 6 kg. The difference is significant, so the size of things for the baby can only be determined after birth.
Now, thanks to modern technologies, on the last ultrasounds, the expectant mother is already told the approximate weight of the child, but the error in these results can be large. Doctors are people too, and they can be wrong. The same applies to determining the sex of the unborn child.
If the ultrasound does not set the floor to 100%, it is better to prepare clothes of neutral colors so that it does not happen that the boy will have to be dressed in pink and the girl in blue.
Necessary things in the hospital for the unborn child
The list of necessary things for the newborn in the maternity hospital and for discharge must be collected by the 30th week. However, there are situations when you need to start doing this earlier. Each hospital sets its own requirements and rules. But still the main list of things should be:
- two sets of clothes (sliders, blouse, socks, gloves and hats);
- two diapers light;
- two diapers are warm;
- a small pack of diapers;
- baby soap, oil, cream;
- cotton buds;
- napkins;
- thermometer;
- a blanket is warm or light (depending on the season);
- envelope on the statement;
From children's cosmetics just need to have:
- first-aid kit (colic drops, temperature syrup, teething pain gel, nose drops with sea salt, manganese, brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, disinfectant alcohol solution, cotton wool, gloves, gauze bandages and shoe covers, in case if a doctor comes to the house and does not want to take off his feet, an enema pear, a pipette and a syringe without a needle for washing the nose);
- baby oil to wipe the baby in hard to reach places (behind the ears, in skin folds);
- diapers, diapers;
- powder or diaper rash cream;
- decoctions of herbs for bathing (chamomile, series);
- children's scissors with special blunt ends;
- cotton swabs for cleaning the ears;
- baby hairbrush;
- shampoo, soap;
- a bath towel.
As for the future mother, then she should also be compiled a list of necessary supplies to the hospital.
List of things for mom:
- a pack of gaskets (the largest);
- nightdress (long shirt);
- warm bathrobe (if summer, then thin);
- rubber slippers;
- diapers (disposable);
- soap, toothpaste, brush, shampoo;
- toilet paper, wet wipes;
- documents (passport, medical card, other medical documents if available);
- a medical document that confirms the fluorography of all family members, as well as the closest relatives who may have contact with the newborn. Without this certificate, the mother and child will not be discharged from the hospital. If the mother already has underage children, then they need a mark in the map that they made a manta test on time.
Of course, everyone has their own capabilities, not everyone can afford a separate room after the birth of a baby. For someone it is important to take with them some items, without which it is impossible to while away the long evenings, until the child was born.
For example, a favorite book, player, magazines or something else. For a woman before childbirth it is very important to remain in good spirits, to remain calm and not to worry. It is extremely difficult to do this, but if you do your favorite thing, you can even afford to take knitting needles or a hook to the hospital.
Yes, there are many signs that suggest that a pregnant woman should not be embroidered, knit or sew. But they are more like remnants of the past. In modern times, women are less concerned about these signs. If there are no medical contraindications, then why not embroider, if it is a pleasure!?
In the first months, the mother will need rest, so the help of her husband, as well as her grandmothers and sisters, will be very necessary.
Things that take to the hospital optional
In addition to the basic necessities for mothers and newborns at the maternity hospital, you can take with you, if possible, such as:
- change clothes for the season (tracksuit, shorts, T-shirt, etc.);
- items for skin care of the face, hands (creams, lotions);
- camera, camcorder, laptop.
For the child, you can take with you a portable cradle, if possible. Also in some maternity hospitals they require taking a car seat with them so that the child can be safely taken away after discharge.
After the baby is born, while he and his mother are still in the maternity hospital, the father and other relatives must prepare the room in which the newborn will live.
Things that are necessary for the life of the baby in the first months of life
At home, the baby should wait for the children's room prepared for his arrival and the necessary things for the newborn for the first time.
The following items should be in the room:
- bed with special protection on the sides;
- baby changing table;
- chest of drawers or locker for things;
- humidifier;
- cradle;
- bath with a thermometer for swimming;
- stroller;
- the room should be bright and spacious, so a large window is essential.
Tips on making a child's room
To keep the room always fresh and clean, every day you need to go for a walk with the baby. At this point, one of the relatives must do a wet cleaning in the room, as well as airing. During the stay of the baby in the room, it can not be aired. It threatens that the child may catch a cold.
All surfaces must be rubbed so that no bacteria remain in the room. The door to the room is best kept closed. If someone is sick among family members, then you absolutely cannot go to the child and have contact with him.
It is better to go around the house in gauze bandages. The first weeks can not be called into the house of guests, so that the extra bacteria do not disturb the peace and comfort of the child.
Until the umbilical cord has healed, the child can not be bathed in the bath. The first days after the clothespin from the umbilical cord disappears, the child can bathe, but only in boiled water. Some parents dispute this rule and bathe the newborn in tap water in order to temper it faster.
However, it is best to consult this issue with the pediatrician and in no case take important decisions on your own. A pediatrician must visit the home of a newborn in the first week after discharge to assess the quality of life and give good advice to the young mother for the future.
The baby will grow strong and healthy if mom feeds him with breast milk. Any mother's milk, whatever it is, is always better and more beneficial than the mixture from the store.
Therefore, the mother should try to keep the milk from being lost and have enough for feeding as long as possible. Ideally, it is considered to breastfeed the baby for one year. Then mother's milk can be smoothly replaced with cow or special mixtures.
To breastfeeding was not painful for the mother, she must properly prepare for it.
What you need to buy for breastfeeding
- Cream of nipple cracks.
- Special silicone lining (if it hurts to feed without them). For many moms, the shape of the nipple does not allow you to safely feed the baby. Therefore, at first it is better to use the lining.
- Breast pump. This device will allow you to express the milk and leave it in the bottle for a while so that you can leave for a few hours if necessary. To feed a baby with a bottle can dad or grandmother. However, with bottle feeding you need to be careful. This may lead to the fact that in the future the newborn may completely abandon the breast of the mother. Therefore, milk can only be expressed when it is urgently needed. For example, if the mother is sick and her treatment includes a course of antibiotics or other harmful drugs for the baby. In this case, the mother needs to express milk for the period of taking the medicine. After recovery, you can resume breastfeeding.
- In order for the breasts to be clean and comfortable for both mother and baby, you need to buy a special bra that is convenient for feeding. It allows you to bare the nipple so as not to remove it completely. So convenient to feed the child, for example, in the park, on the street or in any public place.
- Tea to improve lactation, if milk is not enough.
What is necessary for the convenience of movement of mother and newborn
- so that the stomach does not sag and quickly took the former form, you can buy a postpartum bandage that tightens it;
- when the child starts keeping his head, you can put him in a kangaroo. This is a device for mom or dad that allows you to carry the child on yourself without the help of your hands;
- if the parents have their own car, then it is advisable to have a child car seat that will allow you to safely transport the baby.
In any case, no matter what is bought for the future mother and newborn baby, it should be done with love. Then all purchased accessories will only please the child and bring pleasure to the mother.
In the next video there is additional information about what else might be useful for a newborn baby and his mother.
