You’ve spent the past several months preparing for the birth of your child. Now you’re eagerly awaiting when you finally meet your little one. You’re also wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for delivery in Nigeria.
Packing your hospital bag can be a little overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. When you turn to Google, most of the information you see is for moms outside Nigeria. Read on to learn what to pack in your hospital bag for delivery in Nigeria.
When to Pack Your Hospital Bag for Delivery in Nigeria
Peace of mind goes a long way when you’re having a baby. Getting things organized beforehand prevents any last-minute rush to pack a suitcase between contractions.
Have your hospital bag organized and packed at least a month before your EDD (Expected Date of Delivery). This is because your baby can arrive earlier than expected. It’s fine to throw in some last-minute things like your toiletries, but you’ll want your bag mostly packed by this point in your pregnancy.
Leave your hospital bag near your front door, so you’ll be ready at a moment’s notice.
Mama’s Labour and Delivery Must Haves
Your labour and delivery bag should contain items that will make you more comfortable during labour and delivery:
- Cell phone and Charger.
- Slip on Slippers and Bath Slippers.
- Socks: your feet may feel cold during labour.
- Personal items: your pillow, comforter, or blanket from home can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable.
- Relaxing entertainment: remember to download movies, series, a relaxing music playlist, or mobile games to help you pass the time because labour can take a while.
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Mama’s Post-Delivery Comfort Kit
You’ll want to feel at home as much as possible despite being in the hospital. Here are a few things that can help make your stay cozy:
- Comfortable Clothes: loose comfortable PJs, nursing-friendly nightgown, maternity leggings, and maternity tops. Remember to pack a plastic bag for dirty stuff.
- Nursing Bras or Nursing Tanks.
- Nursing Pads.
- Heavy-duty Maternity Pads.
- Underwear / Disposable Pants.
- Nipple Cream: if you plan to breastfeed.
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm, hairbrush, extra hair ties.
- Bath Towel.
- Skincare products and Cosmetics: Body Wash / Soap, Body Lotion / Cream, Face Wash, Face Cream, Sunscreen.
- Something to eat like oats, beverages, bread, snacks, and drinks.
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Baby’s First Travel Bag
Let’s get your little bundle of joy ready for their debut. Here are the essentials you’ll need in your baby hospital bag:
- Diapers and Wipes: 16 – 20 diapers in newborn size and 1 or 2 packs of wipes.
- Feeding Bottles: if you’re bottle-feeding from the get-go.
- Formula: if you plan to formula feed.
- Burp Clothes.
- Socks and Mittens.
- Receiving Blankets and Shawl.
- Baby Clothes (4 sets): Inner vests, Onesies, Bodysuits. Bring newborn and 0-3 months sizes.
- Going-home Outfit: bodysuit, onesie, vest, hat, a jacket, or cardigan (if the weather is cold).
- Baby Bath Wash and Body Lotion.
- Baby Sponge
- Comb.
- Baby Towel.
- Hot Water Flask.
- Cup and Spoon.
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Other essential items in your hospital bag for delivery in Nigeria, that may also be included in your hospital list:
- Jik / Hypo.
- Surgical Gloves (4).
- Latex Gloves (1 pack).
- Dettol.
- Olive Oil.
- Cord Clamp.
- Detergent.
- Methylated Spirit.
- Cotton Wool.
- Underlay Pads (1 pack).
- Shaving Stick.
- Mucus Extractor.
- Wrappers: old and new.
- Old Newspapers: for placenta.
- Nylon Bags (2): for placenta.
Wishing you a safe delivery!
