Packing for Baby #4's Birth!!

It has been way too long since I blogged, however I have been making lots of videos on my newest journey through donor conception for baby #4, purposefully solo!

Go check out my video(s) on what I am packing for labour, but here is a list for you to reference as well:


Homebirth List
{Medical Supplies}

  • 10 blue (puppy pee) pads

  • 5 sterile gauze sponges

  • Maxi pads

  • Always Infinity Overnights & Regular flow (will last through recovery)

  • Peri bottle/sitz bath

  • 2 large garbage bags

  • 2 plastic sheets/shower curtains

  • hydrogen peroxide

  • Digital thermometer

  • Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen

  • Laxatives (for postpartum)

  • Epsom salts

  • Tucks pads

  • Witch hazel

{Homebirth Supplies}

  • hand mirror

  • bendy straws (silicone)

  • 2 large bowls (throw up + placenta)

  • 10 old towels

  • 5-10 face cloths

  • 2 sets of sheets

  • 8-10 receiving blankets

  • large blanket for mom

  • clean shower

  • extension cord 

  • vehicle with tank full of gas

  • laundry basket to store

  • juice, yogurt, fruit, ice chips, popsicles & gatoraid for mom, kids and birth team

  • visible house numbers/sign for driveway ***

  • birth ball

{Waterbirth Supplies}

  • faucet adaptor

  • new drinking water hose

  • fish/debris net *get new

  • several extra bath towels

  • tarps/shower curtains to cover birthing tub to bathroom

  • liner for tub

Sibling Bag 

  • Pull ups?

  • Wipes

  • 3 Shirts

  • 3 Shorts

  • 1 pair of socks

  • Toothbrushes

Meeting The Baby Kit

  • Big Brother/Big Sister books

  • Colouring books & markers

  • Big Brother/Big Sister shirts & shorts

  • Fidget toys

  • Cameras?

  • Gifts from baby

To Grab in Labour (Last Minute Packing List - Keep in your labour bag!) 

  • CAMERA, charger, tripod, self stick?

  • Phone/Wallet

  • Charger and wall plug in

  • Pregnancy journal & pen

  • Notebook to write down info, stats, etc & pen

  • Waterbottle

  • Fruit

  • Gateraid

  • Hairbrush


Car Bag (Stays in the vehicle for just in case)

  • Sick bags (Ziplocks)

  • Blue mats (puppy pee mats in case water breaks)

  • Maxi pads (in case water breaks)

  • Extra (cloth) diapers (covers, prefolds & snappi)


Labour Bag

  • Change for parking

  • Who to Call List

  • Birth Wishes

  • Prenatal Records

  • Quotes for Labour

  • Hairties & clips

  • Mini dry shampoo

  • Lip balm 

  • Ziplock bags

  • Tennis balls/back massager

  • Heat packs

  • Snacks

  • Coconut water

  • Flipflops

  • Labour robe

  • Strapless Bra

  • Underwear

  • 2 pair of Depends

  • My soap

  • Cloth diaper: prefold, Snappi & cover

  • battery tea lights/twinkly lights


 Postpartum Bag (Separate from labour bag in case of false labour = less to carry!)


Mommy's Clothes

  • 2 nursing tank tops

  • Yoga Pants

  • PJ Pants

  • 2 nightgowns

  • Shrug/Cover up

  • Cut off hoodie

  • Maternity dress

  • 2 pairs of socks

  • 2 pairs of underwear

Toiletries

  • Toothbrushes & paste

  • Mouthwash

  • Shampoo & Conditioner

  • Deodorant

  • Makeup kit: foundation, mascara, contour kit/eye shadow, brush

  • Burt’s Bees Diaper Ointment

  • Arnica

  • Coconut oil (for nipples)

  • Pads

  • Ziplock bags

  • Haakaa pump

  • Breastmilk storage bags


Baby Items

  • Hello World card

  • 3 Nightgowns

  • Swaddle

  • 3 onesies

  • 2 pairs of pants

  • 1 sleeper

  • 3 hats

  • 5 bows

  • 2 pairs of socks

  • 1 pair mitts

  • 3 receiving blankets

  • 3 cloth diaper covers

  • 6 prefolds

  • 10 cloth wipes

  • Disposable wipes

  • Wetbag

  • Coconut oil

  • Nursing pillow?

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