The time is near; you are so excited at last labor comes! But have you gathered all necessary things in labor ? The best time to buy baby needs is when your pregnancy had reach seven months. Know why? Because from first week of pregnancy to sixth months, the fetus is on critical stage, meaning they are prone to miscarriage and when this thing happen, the chance of fetus’ survival is very little or in fact, no chance of survival at all.
I am not saying that seven month to nine month old is not critical, but if problem arises during this period, the chance of a baby’s survival is high. A seven month old has a greater chance of survival compared to four months and six months.
Since there is no way for you to go, but to have labor and eventually deliver the baby, here is what you should buy for the new member of the family.
• Cotton balls, to clean baby’s skin and also to clean your teats. There is a hospital that promotes breast feeding and milk formula is prohibited. Better to bring something to clean your teats.
• 70% alcohol for disinfectant.
• A dozen of Baby shirts and pajamas. I suggest you buy cotton fabric only. Cotton is breathable and friendly to baby’s sensitive skin.
• 3 pieces Pranella. To wrap baby.
• 3 pairs of Baby gloves and 3 pairs of baby sacks.
• A dozen of diapers. Most of the time a new born baby skin is so sensitive that it gets irritated easily. If you can use cotton diaper for a few days, the better.
• Cord clamp. After delivery, baby’s umbilical cord is cut, cord clamp is necessary. Not all hospitals provide cord clamp.
• 0.5 syringe for injection.
• Distilled water for drinking and baby bottles
• Baby oil, baby powder, cotton buds,
It is also best to ask your health provider on what things are needed in the hospital.