Expecting moms often feel the urge to prepare for their baby’s homecoming. As the birth of your baby gets closer, you might build a crib, borrow a stroller, get a car seat as a gift, and buy some diapers and other baby items. But, have you thought about preparing for your own needs upon returning home after giving birth?
Soon-to-be moms don’t often receive a gift basket of postpartum care supplies at the baby shower.And, if you’re like most first-time moms, you may not even know about some of the surprising things you might need.
So, here’s a list of postpartum equipment and supplies to help you take care of yourself after having a baby.If you deliver in a hospital, you’ll probably be there for approximately two to four days. Of course, that depends on the hospital and how well you and your baby are doing.
Then, as you pack up to go home, ask the nurse what you can take with you. You may find the nurse will bring you extra.Now, every hospital is different, so what you get at one you may not get at another. But, here are some of the supplies you may get to take home.