Emergency kit for the mother of a newborn

[lau86]

will she baby wear do you think? cos you could get her a wrap
things i wanted were.... books, snacks, tonnnnnns of breast pads, nipple creams, bath smellies, comfy clothes, flasks for a hot drink,

 

[Amy2701]

lovely idea. How about lavender oil for her bath to aid post labour recovery!

Yes that's a good idea! Is there anything in particular that's good for stitches and post birth recovery?

Arnica tablets and Lavender & Tea Tree oil. X

 

[emyandpotato]

will she baby wear do you think? cos you could get her a wrap
things i wanted were.... books, snacks, tonnnnnns of breast pads, nipple creams, bath smellies, comfy clothes, flasks for a hot drink,

Most definitely not. I think all of OH's friends think I'm bloody mental for babywearing. Anyway I really don't have the money to buy a wrap.

 

[Bean66]

Thanks for the mascara recommendation!!

I think another pp suggested it but facewipes for mum is a good idea. I've not washed my face at night since having baby (not that I did regularly before)! Facewipes would have been great to have around.

 

[Bean66]

If tummy band too much, I just bought high waisted control pants from Primark, I think they were £5. Primark also sell big sleep shirts which are cosy and great to breast feed in.

I've found M&S stretchy vests brill too. 2 for £8 and the straps are stretchy so I just pull it down to feed, easier and cheaper than breastfeeding vests.

 

[Tami]

While I'm still thinking about this I thought I would add this - if you wanted to send her food you could do so via just-eat.co.uk if youre in the UK, you can pay by card and get it delivered whereever, lots of different takeaways! xx

 

[Rockell8788]

My mum did similar for me. My bag contained the following and I was greatful and used it all
- dry shampoo
- breast pads
- maternity pads
- cotton wool
- mummy bubble bath
- simple baby top to toe wash
- baby sponges
- pair of baby booties
- newborn socks
- vests
- pj's for baby
- pack of nappies
- pack of wipes
- small teddy bear
- slippers
- chocolate
- lucozade sport drinks
- towel of baby

 

[schnoogles]

How about Lip balm and hand cream for mummy? Some fruit tea? Cleansing wipes? A chocolate bar? If she is due in winter then some slippers or slipper socks?

It's such a lovely idea x