Besides the baby birth kit, what should you plan for your maternity suitcase? Even if the future star is your little wonder, don't forget to pamper yourself for D-Day! Think of everything that can be useful to you, do you good, enhance you to be to your advantage ... In short: think (also) of yourself! Here is the list of what you can take for motherhood.

• Your breastfeeding cushion (which will also be used to breastfeed and wedge baby)
• A nightgown or large t-shirt for childbirth (in general, the maternity hospital provides you with a blouse but plan nevertheless what is necessary)
• 3 or 4 comfortable outfits for the maternity stay. Tip: opt for soft and comfortable materials, but also t-shirts and tank tops because it can also be very hot in your room.
• 1 vest or 1 jacket if you are cold
• 3 or 4 pairs of socks
• 1 dressing gown or bathrobe (to stretch your legs)
• Comfortable slippers / ballerinas
• Cotton briefs or even disposable pants (sometimes supplied at the maternity)
• 2 or 3 bras (breastfeeding or not)
• Shower gel / shampoo / mild soap / intimate gel (useful for postpartum hygiene)
• 2 towels and 1 washcloth (choose a dark color)
• Toothbrush + toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Hair brush
• Your daily beauty products
• Moisturizing lip stick: you may not drink for several hours before giving birth so your lips will need a little boost!
• Sanitary napkins (allow 2 sizes)
• Elastics / hair clip
• Hair dryer (if you really have room ...)
• Paper tissues
• 1 maternity leave outfit

If you have chosen to breastfeed:

• A nursing nightgown or pyjamas
• 2 or 3 nursing bras
• Breastfeeding pads (sometimes provided at maternity)
• Breastfeeding shells
• Breastfeeding cream / ointment
• Nursing pillow
• Notebook / pen to record feedings
• Easy opening nursing tops
• A bracelet to be placed alternately on each wrist to easily remember the breast of the last feeding

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Baby must be hot! The essential body-socks-beanie combo in addition to pyjamas and bra.
Baby has been 9 months warm at 37 °, so it will have to be done at the outside temperature and be well covered. Knowing that a large part of the heat loss passes through the head, do not neglect the little hat. For your information, the little mittens often sold with birth kits are not essential: they especially prevent babies from scratching if their nails are long (you will not be able to cut them right away at birth).

• 1 bodysuit per day + 2 bonuses in case, 6 or 7 bodysuits in all
• 4 pairs of socks + slippers
• 3 to 4 pure cotton jersey knit hats
• 3 woolen bras (waistcoat)
• 1 pyjamas per day + 2 bonus in case, either 6 or 7 pyjamas in all

Baby should feel reassured
The same logic occurs with its direct environment: it leaves your belly and will feel reassured if it is well bundled up. For the day when he is under your supervision, choose a soft blanket to wedge him in his cradle. Thus surrounded, he will find intrauterine sensations. Sleeping bag essential for her safety at night!

• 1 small blanket
• 1 sleeping bag / sleeping bag for sleeping
• Her first blanket :)
• Small scratch-resistant gloves to prevent baby from getting hurt

For bathing and changing babies
The first baths… A pure moment of happiness for most newborns! Her brand new skin is fragile: we soap gently, and dry with light tapping… For the change, essential protection cream!

• 4 or 5 towels or bath capes
• 1 surgras soap for the first bath
• 1 bath thermometer
• Toiletries: cotton, milk, liniment, wipes, soft brush

For the change:

• 1 pack of diapers (sometimes provided at the maternity hospital)
• Cotton squares or soft non-woven compresses
• Disposable washcloths (sometimes provided at maternity)
• A few hand towels for the changing mat

For baby meals:

• 5 or 6 bibs (Velcro, more practical)
• 1 bottle with pacifier suitable for babies. It is advisable to plan for it even if you have decided to breastfeed.
• Cloth swaddles to protect small rejections (on your shoulder, in your cradle, etc.)

For leaving maternity:

• 1 outfit to go out
• A warm hat
• 1 sleeping bag for transport (adaptable to the car seat)
• Adapted car seat

• A small bag with the bare essentials for the birth room
• Bag for dirty laundry
• Phone + charger
• Book, magazine, reader (not too much either because not really the time ...)
• A nice pillow (or a pretty pillowcase) to feel a little at home
• A fogger
• Quiet balls (if you are in a double room…)