As an experienced person, I have also experienced the stage of not knowing what to buy or prepare before giving birth to a child in the hospital. I understand the confusion of expectant mothers. I think I am a person who likes learning. In the second trimester, I went to the library to borrow some books bred by science, studied several popular parenting apps, read n recommended articles in Zhihu, consulted a few friends who were close at hand and far away, and made a few pages of notes on my experiences. But when I was discharged from the hospital, I found that I still bought some impractical "chicken ribs" supplies.

In order to let novice parents do more with less money, combined with my own production process, I recommend some good things that expectant mothers can prepare themselves before admission, hoping to bring some help to novice parents.

A, daily necessities during admission

1, soft toothbrush

Two days before and after delivery, I used a disposable month-end toothbrush given by my friend, that is, I gently wiped my teeth with several layers of thick gauze with a flat bamboo stick, which didn't feel much use. Later, in the second month, I directly used an electric toothbrush to brush in a sensitive file (below). In fact, as long as you don't brush your daily soft toothbrush too hard.

2, maternal sanitary napkins

I didn't know at first, but I asked my relatives to buy sanitary napkins and wipes for pregnant women from neon. Actually, it's all waves! Fee! Money! Considering how much lochia has just been produced, it is enough for mothers to buy the biggest extended sanitary towel they use every day. By the way, don't forget to bring two pieces when giving birth.

3, mother skin care products

Some people say that when a woman is pregnant, giving birth or breastfeeding, she can't put any cosmetics or skin care products on her face. It will enter the body through her skin and be absorbed by her baby, thus affecting her growth and development. To this end, I read a lot of relevant literature. Some so-called ingredients are teratogenic and need to be used in large doses. But in order to ensure safety, pregnancy and hospital production, I use Curel Kerun's suit, and the brand of facial cleanser used in lactation is not fixed. After cleansing, I usually moisturize with G dew and a drop of HABAsq oil, and then apply soy milk emulsion and Kerun cream. When I'm lazy, I grease it directly. Eye cream is American CeraVe moisturizing eye cream. I also make a mask when I am in a good mood. In the cold winter of lactation, the weather gets cold, and I use HABA fever mask more.

Curel is used up, the last picture of the official flagship store (see above).

4. Slippers and three or four pairs of cotton socks

You don't need to buy moon slippers advocated by merchants, but flat-heeled soft-soled non-slip slippers that are convenient for getting out of bed and walking. When I gave birth to the baby, it was hot and summer. Aunt Yue suggested that I wear cotton slippers. I was afraid of cold and heat, so I changed my mind and continued to wear cotton socks. Slippers are still Adi's black sandals. By the way, many elderly people and Yueyue people don't let pregnant women wash their feet. In fact, it is still flexible. It is comfortable and hygienic for nurses to help pregnant women wipe their feet and put on cotton socks every day.

5. Mobile phones and chargers

Everyone knows that it is best to stay away from mobile phones during hospital production breaks, but can it really be done? I can't do it anyway. But for the sake of eyesight, it is still necessary to watch mobile phones less. You can use the software on your mobile phone, listen to songs and read books, and grin with pain. Don't forget to bring your mobile phone when you are pushed into the operating room to give birth to a baby, and then you will have a commemorative photo of Chunjuan's birth (see the picture below). Yes, I just gave birth to a baby and was lying down waiting for the doctor to discharge lochia. I took it with my mobile phone.

6. Lunch boxes, chopsticks and spoons

If you live in a VIP suite in a hospital and eat three meals a day provided by the hospital, forget it. If you can't get used to hospital meals, please ask your family to prepare meals and send them to the hospital according to the recommendation of Moon Meal and your own taste. In the first few days after delivery, you should have a light diet and remember to nourish the big fish and meat immediately.

7. Disposable toilet seat cushion

For myself and others, hygiene starts with me. I use the following one, just open the toilet lid.

8. Disposable sheets

It is necessary. It is convenient and clean for postpartum nurses to help pregnant women clean their wounds.

9. Laundry balls and towels

Mother-to-be has three washbasins for her own use, washing her face, buttocks and feet. The baby washbasin should also be ready. See the baby article for details. So is the towel.

10 napkin

Prepare several packages of wet and dry (wet wipes), which are used by mothers and babies in many places. Babies should prepare special baby tissues. I bought it directly for the baby, and then two girls used it together.

The napkin in the picture above was recommended by Aunt Yueyue, and it is quite cost-effective.

I have used baby wipes bought in Japan, and Nuk is better.

1 1, a little cash, a bank credit card, a citizen card, a household registration book to be filled in every time I go to the hospital for a checkup, (birth certificate), paper and pencil, a small mirror, scissors, a fruit knife, earplugs, a comb, toothpaste, a bag for storing various bills, a cushion .. Think about what the expectant mother needs.

2. Replenish energy before production

1, chocolate

Giving birth to a child is a technical job that consumes a lot of energy. How can you live without strength? Remember to replenish energy before giving birth, but the great pain caused by contractions will make expectant mothers lose their appetite. It is recommended to eat something between contractions, but don't eat too much and don't eat something that is not easy to digest.

2. Functional drinks

The hospital doctor who gave birth to me recommended buying a red bull, but unfortunately Juan's father was still on his way to buy me a red bull, so I gave birth to it ... and then Juan's father gave it to himself. ...

3. Water cups and straws

A water cup with a straw. I brought an ordinary water cup and bought a box of disposable straws.

4. disposable cups

After delivery, in order to help the parturient discharge lochia and recover as soon as possible, the doctor will prescribe a lot of medicine and soak in water every day. Chinese New Year is to use disposable cups to charge and suck it for me with a straw.

Third, prepare for breastfeeding.

1, cream

Many friends in Ma Bao have described to me in detail the painful mental journey after the nipple was bitten by a child during breastfeeding. In order to prevent chapped nipple pain, you need to prepare a breast augmentation cream. I recommend Lansino lanolin cream, which is very easy to use. I haven't had milk for two days before giving birth, and my nipples are covered with purple blood by spring rolls, so it doesn't hurt so much. As for whether the baby should wear cream before feeding, scientifically speaking, it is not necessary to wear it, but because novice mothers care for the baby and never let any hidden dangers threaten the baby's psychology, no one will stop you if you want to wear it. If the weather is cold and the temperature is low, this cream will coagulate and will not squeeze easily. You can squeeze it out with a little warmth. Now I use it directly to polish shoes and prevent cracking, and the effect is also leverage.

2. Breast-feeding bra

You know, it doesn't need to be explained. You can prepare two before giving birth to a baby, and the price fluctuates greatly, so you can buy them according to your personal preference. During the baby's hospitalization, I didn't wear it once, so I fed directly in my pajamas in a vacuum. The nursing bra was worn when she left the hospital. Later, I occasionally went out to meet friends, wore a breast-feeding bra and put a breast pad inside. Gee, don't be too convenient ~

3. Anti-galactorrhea pad

I didn't start using this until I got out of the hospital. At the beginning, the mammary glands were not fully accessible, and the amount of milk was average. Later, I discovered that I was a "big cow". Every time you feed, the milk will flow from the other breast. After each feeding, half of the clothes are soaked, sticky and uncomfortable, which also affects the mood. At this time, it is much more worry-free to have an anti-galactorrhea pad. It's a disposable product, and it's posted in nursing bra. When you are in confinement, put it directly on your pajamas as soon as you lie down, and throw it away after use, which is convenient.

4, pajamas

The style of pajamas is suggested to be open or buckled. Pullovers and one-piece skirts are not convenient for breastfeeding. Born in summer, ask before giving birth, is it convenient to wear pajamas or skirts? The answer is to check that it is convenient to wear skirts during production, weak after delivery, open pores, and wear pants to keep warm. It is recommended to bring at least two sets of pure cotton pajamas, the one with separate coat and trousers.

5, electric breast pump

Don't buy, or you will be exhausted. During the hospitalization, the breast pump was never used once. There was no milk at first, and there was not enough milk at night. The hospital refused to bring milk powder and asked the hospital to buy some milk to make spring rolls. At the beginning of confinement, the amount of milk soared and supply and demand began to be unbalanced. Spring rolls are too late to drink, and there is too much milk. Suck it out with an electric breast pump and put it in the freezer, which can't be stored quickly. Later, Juan's father simply bought frozen milk in the freezer.

6, silicone breast pump

The gospel of "cattle"! When sucking or feeding, the silicone breast pump is attached to the other side, so my mother no longer has to worry about my clothes getting wet by the flowing breast milk, and the milk will not be wasted.

7. Milk storage bag

Several milk storage bags have been used, and the safest one is Lansino.

Fourth, postpartum repair

1, corset belt

I gave birth naturally, just gave birth to a baby, and my stomach still looks very big. Hospital nurses will also ask pregnant women to use corsets to protect their waists. At this time, it was made of cotton cloth from the hospital, spliced with a little elastic rope and a very soft abdominal belt. Wait until you go home to have a confinement, and then change to a corset.

Medical corsets are sold in hospitals and can also be bought on a treasure.

2, hip belt

Don't want a big ass. Wait until the lochia in the body is clean, then use the hip belt. You can buy this slowly. I bought corsets together.

3. Yuezi underwear

You can wear underwear you usually wear during hospitalization. Some people recommend disposable underwear, and some friends say it is not necessary to buy it because it is airtight and unclean. I didn't buy it. Old cotton underwear worn before pregnancy, throw it away after wearing it. The underwear for confinement is bought on a treasure when confinement, which is cheap and practical. Tighter and more breathable than ordinary underwear, I bought two pairs, one with a middle waist and one with a high waist. It's very cold. Feeding and undressing at night can also protect the navel and keep warm.