{"id":11888,"date":"2023-03-20T19:26:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T11:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/?p=11888"},"modified":"2023-05-23T19:44:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:44:59","slug":"what-pack-hospital-bag-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/what-pack-hospital-bag-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"What to pack in the hospital bag before delivery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11888\" class=\"elementor elementor-11888\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04e3d31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04e3d31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cec34b\" data-id=\"4cec34b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af4b46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1af4b46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to pack in the hospital bag before delivery?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f5dc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"42f5dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pack-Hospital-Bag-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11901\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pack-Hospital-Bag-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pack-Hospital-Bag-1-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pack-Hospital-Bag-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pack-Hospital-Bag-1-320x213.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-763bc80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"763bc80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.1 - 09-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What to pack in the hospital bag before delivery?<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Packing a hospital bag with the essentials around three to four weeks before your due date can make your post-delivery time at the hospital easier. Why so early? Because new-borns sometimes tend to surprise us with an earlier arrival, and you cannot surely say how active or fatigued you might feel just before your due date. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Amid the excitement of holding your new-born and the unending questions you might have just after delivery, this little (or maybe not so little) bag can make you feel much relieved when you instantly find what you, your new-born and partner need at any given time at the hospital.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">What to pack in the hospital bag is something that every expecting mother wants to know so that she doesn\u2019t miss anything important. So we have created a <\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">detailed checklist<\/span><b> <\/b><span lang=\"en-SG\">of the things that you might like to keep ready or shop for and pack in advance. Keep this list handy for the time when you start shopping for the new-born\u2019s arrival.<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Documents:<\/b><\/span> <span lang=\"en-SG\">Even though Singapore has a robust healthcare system with most healthcare records available digitally, it is always a sound option to keep all critical documents handy in a physical file or folder. These could include identity cards, previous medical records and details of any health\/maternity insurance that you may have opted for. Ask your hospital in advance about the documents you would require.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Socks, slippers and comfortable flip-flops:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> As you might be pacing off and on, your feet might feel cold and you would really need easy-to-slip-on footwear after delivery.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Maternity wear, nightgowns and undergarments:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> Comfortable clothes for before and after delivery are a must. Don\u2019t forget nursing bras and cotton panties. When you start shopping for maternity clothes in advance, try to keep the weather around your due date in mind. It helps to have front buttoned clothes that would help you during breastfeeding<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">1<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. Remember to pack the coming-home clothes. If you have family who would be visiting you regularly, you can pack the things required after the first two days in another bag that they can bring along later.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Toiletries and personal care essentials: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">These are a few items that one tends to miss but are such a relief when you need them \u2013 face and hand wash, sanitizers, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, hair bands, lotions (try to get the safer \/ chemical-free ones as you will be in close contact with your new-born), lip balm, nail cutters with filers as you would really need trimmed nails while touching the soft skin of your little one. <\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Healthy snacks:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> If your hospital permits, pack some snacks for yourself as well as your partner as he\/she might tend to skip meals amid all the running around.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Gadgets and books:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> Mobile chargers, selfie stick, books or kindle if you like to read. Pack the camera, if you plan to record the birth and if your hospital permits. Tip: You might want to clear the storage space in your phone as you will end up clicking way too many photos of your baby! <\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Maternity sanitary pads: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">These pads are much thicker than the regular sanitary pads and essential for the lochia discharge post delivery<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">2<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. <\/span>Few hospitals provide these so please ask in advance.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Disposal bags: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Carry something to keep your used or soiled clothes.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Breast pump:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> If you have a breast pump and plan to use one, carry it with you. The doctors and nurses at the hospital are the best people to guide you on using it.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Packing for the baby:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">The cutest part of packing is keeping things ready for the newborn! <\/span>Here is a handy checklist:<\/p><ol><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">A baby bag \/ diaper bag with enough compartments.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Soft cotton clothes for the newborn like newborn clothing sets (preferably front open and without buttons), baby vest, nappies and muslin or cotton wrap. <\/span>Remember to pack different sizes of newborn clothes.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Newborn caps based on the weather.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">2 Bed protectors to place where the baby sleeps and for changing diapers\/nappies, disposable diapers, wipes, tissues, a safe diaper rash cream and sterile cotton balls.<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">3<\/span><\/sup><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Wrapping blanket<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Baby carrying bag<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Baby carrier<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Newborn socks and mittens<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Small soft towels<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Bibs<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\">Baby coming home clothes<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Remember to enquire at your hospital if they provide some of the things (like pads) so that you do not overpack. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Most importantly, do not stress if you miss something. It helps to have a couple of people (friends, family or colleagues) as backup and asking them if they would be available around your due date. They could help bring anything you miss or you need at the last minute.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><b>References &amp; Resources<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><sup>1 <\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\"><u>Breastfeeding FAQs<\/u><\/span><\/p><p><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0<u><\/u><span lang=\"en-SG\"><u>What are maternity pads<\/u><\/span><\/p><p><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0<u><\/u><span lang=\"en-SG\"><u>Hospital bag checklist <\/u><\/span><\/p><p><strong><b>More Pregnancy &amp; Maternity Tips \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/planning-pregnancy-journey-preconception-postnatal\/\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Plan the pregnancy journey<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/questions-buy-maternity-insurance\/\"><u>Questions you must ask when buying maternity insurance in Singapore<\/u><\/a><\/p><p>5\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/reasons-cord-blood-banking-adoption-singapore-grow\/\"><u>reasons why adoption of cord blood banking has great scope<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/value-cost-cord-blood-banking-singapore\/\"><u>The value versus cost of cord blood banking<\/u><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to pack in the hospital bag before delivery? What to pack in the hospital bag before delivery? Packing a hospital bag with the essentials around three to four weeks before your due date can make your post-delivery time at the hospital easier. Why so early? Because new-borns sometimes tend to surprise us with an earlier arrival, and you cannot surely say how active or fatigued you might feel just before your due date. 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