Having a three year old I often get asked by expecting mothers "what should I have at home?" So I decided to make a list and share it with you. My hospital will send me home with a lot so I really don't need much. You may want to ask your hospital what they will give you and baby.
What I will be sent home with from the hospital
- Stool softener
- Iron pills
- Pain medication
- "ice" pads (these are pads but ice packs ha ha)
- Peri bottle (use to rinse down there instead of using toilet paper)
- Hospital contacts (nurses desk etc)
What I purchased myself
- Antibacterial hand soaps by each sink
- paper towels by kitchen sink to dry hands
- hand towels in bathrooms
- Tucks pads with witch hazel (good for keeping clean)
- Dermoplast for pain
- stain remover for clothes (babies and yours)
- rubbing alcohol for sticky band aid removal ha ha
- free and clear soap for baby
- overnight pads
- regular pads
- tylenol for partner
- cleaning wipes (lysol, clorox) for wiping off handles and anything guest may touch
- spray lysol for couch or carpets
- tissues for tears
- breast pads
Stuff to make sure you're stocked up on
- Toilet paper
- paper plates if you want to use them
- freezer meals (Click me to see my post on this)
- Enough laundry soap for you
- Enough dish soap
Be sure you have a stash of the items you use everyday. If you have family close by you may not need to be so prepared. I'd ask family before you deliver if they can bring meals over or items if you need something last minute. Really you wont need much! Good luck on your delivery!!!
