What's in the ideal birth kit?

The arrival of your baby is approaching: it is time to take care of what you will take to the maternity hospital to welcome him well. Our advice for preparing the birth kit!
Que contient le trousseau de naissance idéal ?
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Only a few weeks left before meeting your baby! Whether you are queen or king of organization or a fan of improvisation, preparing the birth kit will save you a lot of stress during your first steps as parents. A stage full of emotions, where it is good to plan ahead by preparing your nest with your baby. So what should be in this famous travel bag? Charlie Crane makes a list of essentials for D-Day and the return home for you!

In the maternity ward

You are starting your 7th month of pregnancy: it is a good time to start preparing the birth kit. It is certainly a question of organization, but it is also a moment of pleasure where you can easily imagine your baby fidgeting in his deckchair with his first outfits. Here is our list:

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  • 6 to 8 pajamas,
  • 6 to 8 bodies (more cotton for winter and terrycloth for summer),
  • 2 to 3 wool jackets,
  • 1 pair of mittens (to prevent the baby from scratching)
  • 1 to 3 birth caps (to allow him to regulate his temperature),
  • 2 pairs of slippers or socks,
  • 1 to 2 sleeping bags,
  • 3 to 4 diapers,
  • 1 blanket or angel's nest (for the day of the trip, in the car),
  • 1 to 2 pacifiers and 1 pacifier clip (in case he needs suction)

What size should I take for clothes?

For a baby who is born at term, we advise you to allow 1 month. For premature babies, you can mix with birth size or 0. The key is that they are comfortable and easy to attach!

At home

The toilet

  • The NOGA changing table (practical and aesthetic: storage, space saving and comfort for changing),
  • 2 to 3 packs of early age diapers,
  • 1 shampoo, 1 baby cleansing gel, dermatological moisturizer, physiological serum,
  • Washable cotton squares,
  • Liniment,
  • 1 hair brush with soft bristles,
  • 1 thermometer (to be expected in case of fever, restlessness, loss of appetite...)
  • A soft towel
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The meals

If you plan to feed your baby infant formula:

  • 2 to 4 large bottles,
  • 1 bottle brush,
  • At least 8 pacifiers,
  • 4 to 6 bibs

The bedroom

  • The KUKO bassinet,
  • The KUMI cradle,
  • 4 to 6 KUMI bed sheets,
  • 1 blanket,
  • 1 baby monitor,
  • The LEVO deckchair and its awakening arch (the essential 0-7 months so that your baby can follow you everywhere with comfort),
  • The ideal NAHO play arch with the soft and comfortable TAMI play mat
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The essentials that you don't necessarily think of

Discover an intangible list, which is less talked about, but which is just as important. A mix between medical, mental and lifestyle:

  • A trusted pediatrician: you will have to see him regularly for the first few months, so you might as well choose one with whom you have good contact.
  • A nanny: the one to whom you can entrust your baby with your eyes closed.
  • A babywearing/massage course: what sling, what positions and movements, the benefits...
  • An attentive ear that will not judge you: essential to empty your bag when you are tired of it.
  • An Instagram regulator: useful to avoid believing that motherhood and perfect mothers exist!

Yes, babies are small but require lots of objects, space and attention. You now have all the keys to welcome him with serenity. But above all, trust yourself. If some elements are to be expected, the rest will come naturally to you.

We can't wait to see your baby in his crib or bouncer. Share your photos with us on Instagram.

The Charlie Crane Team

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