Packing your maternity suitcase is a bit like getting ready for a big adventure , but with a lot more cuddles in store! Here is a practical and non-exhaustive list so that you, your partner and your little one are perfectly equipped for your stay in the maternity ward.
Mom's suitcase
1. Comfortable clothes:
- Open front nightgowns or pajamas for breastfeeding,
- nursing bras,
- ultra comfortable (or disposable ) panties,
- and a cozy bathrobe.
The little extra: What if you chose a pretty nursing outfit for your return home?
2. Your complete toiletry bag:
- The essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo...
- As well as your favorite skincare products to make you feel good (a small sample of your perfume for example)
The little extra: Also think about special postpartum sanitary towels, we particularly recommend the Mamacitas kit
3. “Cocoon” accessories:
- slippers or flip-flops,
- warm socks (depending on the season),
- your nursing pillow,
- extra pillows for optimal comfort
4. Entertainment and relaxation:
- Books and magazines,
- Tablet and headphones,
- A small speaker to play a playlist composed in advance for when you are in labor, or after
The little extra: An extension cord so you can access your phone and other accessories from your bed
5. Some administrative documents:
- your identity card,
- your social security card and mutual insurance card,
- your medical records,
- your birth plan (if you have one),
- your blood group card.
The little extra: We're a bit stumped to slip something fun into this paragraph ;)
Dad's suitcase
Yes, you read that right, we have designed a maternity suitcase for dads!
Much shorter than that of mothers, it is nevertheless useful to best support the future mother!
- spare clothes,
- a toiletry bag,
- energy snacks and drinks for you and your wife, because becoming parents makes you hungry (but also because the vending machines in maternity wards are not always functional, let's not kid ourselves!)
- A charger and electronic devices (to immortalize these precious moments and announce the good news!)
The baby suitcase
The beautiful Juliette wears our Madrague dress , a maternity and nursing dress
1. Clothes:
- 4 to 6 soft bodysuits,
- 4 to 6 adorable pajamas,
- vests,
- hats,
- socks,
- mittens to protect his little hands.
The little extra: A pretty outfit for leaving the maternity ward
2. Toiletries:
- diapers for newborns (check with your maternity hospital),
- cleansing milk,
- cotton,
- diaper cream.
The little extra: a soft bath towel for their first bath
Beautiful Caroline wears our Madrague dress , maternity and nursing dress
3. Some accessories:
- A blanket, a sleeping bag, a swaddle , to keep him warm,
- bibs for first meals,
- diapers,
- a pacifier.
The little extra: a comforter or a swaddle with your scent, so reassuring for babies!
The beautiful Juliette wears our Andelys blouse , maternity and nursing blouse
There you have it, your checklist for a well-filled maternity suitcase! Enjoy every moment, from the first tears to the first smiles, this adventure is unforgettable.
As the well-known quote goes: Childbirth is the only blind date where you are sure to meet the love of your life!
Good preparation and above all, enjoy these unique moments to come!
