What Are the Essential Items for Mothers and Newborns?

The list of supplies for mothers and newborns includes breast pumps, nursing clothes, anti-leak nursing pads, special basins for mothers, antibacterial cotton underwear, maternity caps, and other items for mothers, as well as diaper pants/pads, waterproof mattress pads, baby diaper rash cream, baby-specific shampoo and body wash, baby lotion, laundry detergent, nail clippers, baby sleeping bags, and drool towels for babies.

1. Breast Pump: For mothers who have undergone cesarean section or have insufficient breast milk, having a breast pump can facilitate breastfeeding.

2. Nursing Clothes: Prepare several sets of nursing clothes for outdoor wear to avoid lifting the upper body and exposure to cold or awkward situations.

3. Anti-Leak Nursing Pads: Used during lactation to control milk leakage and maintain dryness. Disposable nursing pads are recommended for hygiene and convenience.

4. Special Basins for Mothers: During confinement, bathing is not allowed. Separate basins and towels should be prepared for wiping the body and washing underwear.

5. Antibacterial Cotton Underwear: After childbirth, there is an increased amount of lochia. To maintain hygiene in the private area, several pairs of antibacterial and odor-resistant cotton underwear should be prepared.

6. Maternity Cap: During confinement, washing hair is not recommended. A maternity cap can be worn to cover sticky hair.

1. Diaper Pants/Pads, Waterproof Mattress Pads: It is recommended to prepare plenty of these, especially during rainy seasons.

2. Baby Diaper Rash Cream: Baby's skin is delicate, and prolonged contact with wet diapers can lead to diaper rash. After each diaper change, clean the baby's bottom and apply diaper rash cream.

3. Baby-specific Shampoo and Body Wash, Baby Lotion, Laundry Detergent: Baby's skin is less resilient and cannot use the same cleaning products as adults.

4. Nail Clippers: Newborns have fast metabolism, and their nails grow quickly. To avoid scratching themselves, it is essential to prepare baby-specific nail clippers.

5. Baby Sleeping Bags: It is recommended to use gourd-shaped or envelope-style sleeping bags for infants to prevent them from kicking off the blanket and getting cold or being covered by the blanket and risking suffocation.

6. Drool Towels: Drool towels are essential for babies as they often drool. It helps to keep their chin and neck dry and clean.