My Hospitalisation CheckList for Childbirth
| I think this will be useful for first time mummies. I used to ask around for such information from my colleagues when I was having my first baby, but there are still a lot of nitty gritty details that I scrambled when I had my first baby. Things were much easier when I expected my second child and smooth sailing when I had my third. | |
| CheckList for Delivery at Hospital (Singapore) |
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| * 1 big bag to hold all your stuff | Choose something light and yet able to hold many things. |
| * 1 smaller bag to hold your toiletries, pads & disposable underwear (Hospitals do provide some toiletries, comb, toothbrush and toothpaste + shampoo and baby powder) |
Disposable underwear is preferred as you are unable to wash anything right now. Recommend you get at least 2 weeks supply especially c-section mums. I had a c-section and bought one full month’s supply till my confinement is over. For toiletries, I only brought a face towel along. (If you need to bathe at hospital, dun forget to bring a bath towel.) |
| * 1 – 3 sets of pajamas set (2pc set or full length style), if u staying for 2 nights, bring 2 sets of pajamas and vice versa. |
Choose pajamas with Buttons if you are breastfeeding. I personally chose 2 full length dresses with buttons (from waist up) such that I can still breastfeed my baby, moreover, its not convenient for me to wear long pants due to c-section, especially the first 2 days, unable to move around without experiencing considerable pain. |
| * 1 set of clothes to wear on Day of Discharge from Hospital | Once again, practically strikes. I wear something that I do not need to change out and can breastfeed right away at home. |
| * 1 pair of non-slip Slippers | This is for you to wear at hospital, the toilets are usually wet, so non-slip ones are safer. For me, I’m a minimalist. The very pair of shoes I wear to the hospital are the same ones I move around the room as well, cos its already non-slip, and look semi-slipper/sandal style. (ok, I admit I’m lazy. Unpacking is so troublesome.) |
| * 1 – 2 pcs of Cardigan | Better bring this in case you can’t stand the temperature at hospital. |
| * Maternity Pads (do you know you can use the normal ones as well?, it worked for me ☺… night types, maxi types, light days types ) |
Now the question is, string type or adhesive type? Both types are readily available at major supermarkets. Hospitals here use string type. And my experience tells me the nurses prefer string ones and c-section mums are at their mercy…☺ So, you can buy one pack of string ones for them to use it on you, and if you are like me, prefer the adhesive ones, just use the balance pads before you got pregnant for use at home. |
| * One set of Baby Clothing + 4 sets of mittens & booties (Hospital only supplies baby clothing till day of discharge, the nurse will get one set of baby clothing from the family on day of discharge. Need to bring baby mittens and booties for baby to wear.) |
I personally find button and string type clothings are especially suitable for young babies as I do not like holding the baby’s neck and slip the round neck tee/romper in. Trust me, you will be so conscious of the baby’s head that is still soft. Baby already have fingernails when they are born, so, quickly slip on the mittens the moment baby is with you, you do not want baby to scratch himself/herself. ☺ Bring more for change. |
| * Baby diapers & Baby Wipes | If you want to save more money, you need to inform the hospital that you want to use your own baby diapers and baby wipes. If you used the hospital’s supplies, they will bill you and let you take home the balance diapers and wipes. |
| * Plastic Bags | To hold the changed clothings/baby mittens/booties etc. |
| Ok, hope this is useful. I will be posting some pictures later on.
Do check back. ☺ - Sweetietots |
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