Its important to make sure that a mother who is going into labor is comfortable and happy so that the delivery is as smooth as it can get.
Being prepared with everything will help in avoiding last minute grievances and surprises.
1.
3 extra large sanitary pads packets(3*10=30) 2.
A winter scarf as a new mother is vulnerable to ear infection 3.
Nursing pads 4.
Comfortable Nursing pillow 5.
Nail file 6.
slippers and socks 7.
Camera and handy cam 8.
tooth brush, paste and mouth wash(for mom and dad) 9.
soap and shampoo 10.
Deodorant 11.
Comb and hair bands 12.
magazine/book (if asked to admit before hand) 13.
Baby on board sign 14.
Chap stick and moisturizer 15.
writing paper and pen 16.
hand towels/tissues 17.
candy to chew on during labor (so that your mouth does dry-out) 18.
Insurance and health cards ready 19.
Nursing bra's and a few panties 20.
Cotton PJ's (At least 3-4 sets) 21.
Prescription nipple cream (so that they don't get sore from constant suckling) 22.
Prescription drugs 23.
Favorite photo frame (for focal point) 24.
Home coming dress for mom and dad.
Another important thing to remember is to carry the Birth Plan and the Stem Cell storage kits, if you are planning retrieving the cord blood of your baby.
The next thing is to prepare for the arrival of baby.
Below list is for baby's comfort and need.
1.
Receiving blankets for baby (6) 2.
Diaper's for baby- 3 packs; Wet wipes, Diaper protection cream 3.
Soft towels for baby (3) 4.
Shampoo, soap, moisturizer and massaging oil 5.
Baby powder, if you are using it.
6.
Disposable small garbage bags for diapers 7.
Soft caps and bibs 8.
8-10 pairs of baby dresses 9.
Mittens and socks (Some doctors are against mittens as they believe that it curtails the natural way a baby communicates with you when hungry; I agree, I never used mittens for my baby unless I was taking her out in the cold) 10.
Caps 11.
Cotton Wipes 12.
Feeding bottles (just in-case no milk is produced) 13.
Bottle cleaner 14.
Feeding bottle sterilizing kit 15.
Home coming dress for baby 16.
Infant seat installed and stroller ready in the car 17.
Birth announcement cards to send to friends and family 18.
Infant Nail file; some infants are born with extremely sharp nails.