Hi girls,
I've packed mine and the baby's bag already and thought it might be helpful to list down what I have for people who are going to pack theirs. Here goes!
For Mummy
2 pairs of PJ's
Water spray bottle
Breast pads
Nipple cream
Old pants/disposable
Clothes to go home in
Maternity towels
Dark towel
Notes
Dressing gown and slippers
Spare change (For parking)
T-Shirt for partner
Juice
Snacks
Camera
Magazine
Baby wipes
Lip balm
Carrier bag (for dirty clothes)
Toiletries
Brush, hair band, flannel, soap, shower gel, mascara (teehee) toothpaste and brush, mini shampoo
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3 baby suits
3 baby grows
Warm clothes to go home in
Mittens
Breast pump
Nappies x10 to make sure (Partner can get more if needed)
Bibs x2
Blanket
Booties
Socks
So there you are - my list! Obviously add/remove things as you wish. I just thought it may help. I've still got 12 weeks to go haha!
Lots of love
Clare
28+1
Xxxx
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Hi ladies,
I thought I'd post a thread with some info as I was looking for the answer myself and everyone seemed to think different things, so...
Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored,
• up to five days in the main part of a fridge, at 4 degrees C or lower
• up to two weeks in the freezer compartment of a fridge
• up to six months in a freezer, at minus 18 degrees C or lower
If you plan to store expressed breastmilk for fewer than five days, keeping it in the fridge is the best way to maintain all its goodness.
Freezing milk destroys some of its antibodies. Antibodies are chemicals our bodies make to fight infections. So it's best not to freeze any that you plan to use within the time limits. Frozen breastmilk is still healthier for your baby than formula milk.
You can thaw frozen milk in any of the following ways:
• place the bottle or bag in a bowl of warm water
• run it under warm tap water
• defrost it in the fridge overnight
It's tempting to speed up the thawing or warming process, especially when you're busy. But using a microwave or hob to do the job will kill the nutrients in your breastmilk. Once the milk is thawed, use it straight away. Throw away partially drunk portions of milk. The milk will have mixed with your baby’s saliva and may not be hygienic for him next time.
Hope this helps a few of you girls out as it has me î•
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I thought I'd post a thread with some info as I was looking for the answer myself and everyone seemed to think different things, so...
Freshly expressed breast milk can be stored,
• up to five days in the main part of a fridge, at 4 degrees C or lower
• up to two weeks in the freezer compartment of a fridge
• up to six months in a freezer, at minus 18 degrees C or lower
If you plan to store expressed breastmilk for fewer than five days, keeping it in the fridge is the best way to maintain all its goodness.
Freezing milk destroys some of its antibodies. Antibodies are chemicals our bodies make to fight infections. So it's best not to freeze any that you plan to use within the time limits. Frozen breastmilk is still healthier for your baby than formula milk.
You can thaw frozen milk in any of the following ways:
• place the bottle or bag in a bowl of warm water
• run it under warm tap water
• defrost it in the fridge overnight
It's tempting to speed up the thawing or warming process, especially when you're busy. But using a microwave or hob to do the job will kill the nutrients in your breastmilk. Once the milk is thawed, use it straight away. Throw away partially drunk portions of milk. The milk will have mixed with your baby’s saliva and may not be hygienic for him next time.
Hope this helps a few of you girls out as it has me î•
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by BabyNeed on Mar 22, 2011
Please help and tell me I'm doing this right!
We are pre making feeds 2 at a time by:
Sterilizing the bottles
Boiling fresh water in the kettle and leaving to cool for 20 mins
Adding the formula and shaking
Storing in the fridge once cooled
We only make up 2 at a time and when she needs a bottle we're heating it up in a jug of boiling water.
I'm pulling my hair out worrying that this is wrong or going to cause her harm
She is 10 days old please help x
We are pre making feeds 2 at a time by:
Sterilizing the bottles
Boiling fresh water in the kettle and leaving to cool for 20 mins
Adding the formula and shaking
Storing in the fridge once cooled
We only make up 2 at a time and when she needs a bottle we're heating it up in a jug of boiling water.
I'm pulling my hair out worrying that this is wrong or going to cause her harm
She is 10 days old please help x
by sammyk on Jun 19, 2011
Hi, my daughter is 6 months old and I started weaning at 5, she is now having porridge for breakfast and mashed meals for lunch and dinner. I am now thinking of introducing finger foods but dont know what to start with or what she can have? X
by gartland87 on May 12, 2012
Hi ladies,
A while ago I saw someone had an app for converting expensive numbers into cheaper/free numbers to ring- am I imagining this? If not, which app was it?
Thanks! Xx
A while ago I saw someone had an app for converting expensive numbers into cheaper/free numbers to ring- am I imagining this? If not, which app was it?
Thanks! Xx
by jojo2129 on May 11, 2012
How often do you see yours? Does she call you to check up on you or arrange visits? I've seen mine ONCE since Oliver was born and he's 15weeks!
by Katy22 on May 04, 2012
Hi all
When did you first put shoes on your lo? When do they need them? James is 4.5 months & doesn't have a pair to his name!
Thanks
B x
When did you first put shoes on your lo? When do they need them? James is 4.5 months & doesn't have a pair to his name!
Thanks
B x
by brighterblonde on May 02, 2012
I can't find the last post about someone suggesting this cream for babies eczema, but it's AMAZING!!
My LO had such bad eczema and we tried all different creams and bath emollients from the doctors and non worked!
So I tried the cream someone suggested and it had cleared up in 2 days! It really is worth it.
So thanks for whoever posted about it :)
My LO had such bad eczema and we tried all different creams and bath emollients from the doctors and non worked!
So I tried the cream someone suggested and it had cleared up in 2 days! It really is worth it.
So thanks for whoever posted about it :)
by 36352 on May 02, 2012
Lo has usually fallen asleep after a feed. Because she is so windy I burp her after each feed, where she either falls asleep on boob or whilst o am burping her.
I now fear thatos the only way I will be able to get her to sleep. Even if I play with her after a feed she gets to the point where she cries as she is tired - but will cry for food!
Any tips?
I now fear thatos the only way I will be able to get her to sleep. Even if I play with her after a feed she gets to the point where she cries as she is tired - but will cry for food!
Any tips?
by kam27 on May 01, 2012