Maternity suitcase: the essentials if you give birth in summer

Baby is due in the summer. D-Day is approaching and questions are circling in your mind: but what do I need in the maternity ward? What can I do without? A word of advice: do not hesitate to anticipate the preparation of your maternity suitcase, as long as you are in good shape. It's a pleasant moment, where you will be able to project yourself into the outfits that baby will wear. And then, you are never safe from a little surprise in the timing. However, no need to worry too much. Your maternity will probably provide you with a list of small items and clothes to bring for the birth. But a few tips are never too much…

What to pack for baby in the maternity suitcase?

To dress baby:

Ideally, choose cotton rather than synthetic materials, for baby's comfort. For the same reasons, exit too tight-fitting clothes. Also, don't forget that your child will be very sensitive to temperature changes, so even if he is born in summer, you should always bring a vest. Here is what we advise you to plan for maternity:

- 5 or 6 bras or bodysuits (1 per maternity day) - 4 or 5 bibs - 5 onesies - 4 or 5 pajamas - 2 vests - One or two cotton nappies - 4 pairs of socks or slippers - 1 outfit for the outing motherhood- Even if you give birth in summer, slip some warm clothes into her suitcase

Size of clothes: consider not only composing the first baby's wardrobe of "birth" or "1 month" size. Very quickly, the children grow up and wear 3 months. In some cases, the baby is born quite large and will wear 3 months from birth.

In the baby toiletry bag:

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- 2 towels - 1 elastic band for the navel (for the care of the umbilical cord) - A mild liquid soap (more practical) - 1 anti-redness cream - physiological saline in pods - alcohol at 60° in pods.

Diapers can be provided by the maternity unit, but do not hesitate to ask the question beforehand.

What to slip in the maternity suitcase for mom?

To dress yourself:

It is undoubtedly for you, the mother, that the season will influence the contents of the suitcase the most. You may at times be hot, between the temperature outside, that of your room and the people who will visit you. However, you have to think that you will probably be tired and that you too will need to cover yourself.

- 3 or 4 nightgowns (open in front if you are breastfeeding) - 1 bathrobe or dressing gown as well as slippers - 2 or 3 bath towels, not to mention washcloths as long as you cannot take your shower - loose and easy to put on outfits: summer dresses to put on like a T-shirt, flowing tops... - Disposable panties - Vest or sweatshirt to cover you - A few pairs of socks - If you are breastfeeding, don't forget nursing bras

In your toiletry bag:

- 1 intimate soap - 1 spray (dad can spray it during your delivery, but it will also be useful after birth if it is too hot in your room) - 1 hot water bottle or a cold pach in case of episiotomy - special maternity sanitary napkins - a thermometer

The little bonuses for mom and baby:

- The stuffed toy or cuddly toy that you have chosen for him to brighten up his crib - His birth book in which you can write down his first facial expressions, your first memories together... - A book and magazines - A dirty laundry bag