I need a comprehensive list of hospital items to bring for delivery in Nigeria.
Hello Aunty Eya and WC, I discovered this blog on Google while searching for recipes of Nigerian soups and have since become a follower. I need a little help. I am a first time mom in my third trimester. My hospital is a private one maybe that’s why I haven’t been given a must have delivery list for pregnant mothers.
I asked my midwife and Doctor, they all tell me the same thing, to come along with my personal effects and items I will need without listing them out. I’m planning to
go get registered in a Government hospital too by tomorrow and also aware that labour can start any moment now without warning. I seriously need a hospital list for delivery in Nigeria. I’m aware that hospitals list out items they need for the new baby and the expectant mom.
Mothers and ladies, what are the things asked for in a hospital delivery list in Nigeria? Please help me out.
Eya Replies:
@ First time mom, there is a blog post on ten must have baby items for new moms, is that different from what you are asking for? Check it out please and if that’s not what you mean, I trust our experienced moms in the house to leave valuable comments below for you. Hospital list for delivery in Nigerian hospitals whether private or Government hospitals is basically the same with just a few different items here and there.
HOSPITAL LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING ALONG WHEN GIVING BIRTH IN NIGERIAN HOSPITALS:
FOR THE BABY:
- Dettol
- Cotton wool
- Shawl
- Small and large Baby towels
- Baby dresses with woolen cap, gloves, stockings
- Set of baby onesies
- Pack of Baby bibs
- Baby wipes
- One Baby blanket
- Baby disposable diapers
- Ankara Wrappers
- Olive oil big size to clean your baby skin after birth.
- Cord clamp
- Large size jik bleach or hypo; The hospital staff will need it to wash hands after delivery.
- Blueseal Vaseline
- Mucus extractor
- One Baby bathing soap
- Mild Baby shampoo
- Baby combs and hairbrush
- Soft Baby sponge
- Methylated spirit
- Delivery mat
- Baby oil
HOSPITAL DELIVERY ITEMS FOR THE NEW MOM’S USE
- Beverages; milk, sugar, lipton or any of milo, bournvita or ovaltine
- Hot water flask
- Cup and spoon
- Nightgowns *2. For breastfeeding moms.
- Hand gloves
- Sanitary pads
- Pack of Razor blade
- Bathing soap
- Bathroom slippers
- Recharge cards
- Undies
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bottled water
- Glucose
- Hairnet
- Delivery mat
- Towels
- Nice clothing or any outfit you may need to wear back home from hospital
- Disposable panties
- Two Breastfeeding/Nursing bras
- Makeup; You may need this on the day you are leaving the hospital
This list is very ok for Government hospitals. However, different hospitals may add or remove some items from the list. Even if your hospital gave you no list for delivery items. Pack these in your hospital bag and keep. They may come in handy.
HOSPITAL DELIVERY BAG TIP:
Keep some money safe in your hospital bag and never touch that money until you go to the hospital for delivery. This extra change hidden in the bag has saved many a mother’s life. You’ll need the money.
Have you read our post on where to find good pediatric hospitals in Abuja?
from: http://www.mamashealth.com/pregnancy/pack.asp
For Mom
Labor kit containing massage oil (recommended in most childbirth classes)
Robe
Warm socks (to wear in the delivery room)
Maternity underwear (for the trip home)
Slippers
Nightgown (one that opens in the front if you're planning on breastfeeding)
Nursing bra
Clothing for trip home (consider bringing 1st or 2nd trimester maternity clothes, which will be roomy and comfortable)
Two pillows with pillowcases from home
Cosmetics, hairbrush, hair dryer
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Prescription medications from home
Mints or breath strips
Lollipops (for a dry mouth)
Lip balm
Deodorant
Body lotion
Eyeglasses (contact lenses may need to be removed prior to a C-section)
Contact lenses and accessories
A nightlight (for soft light in the room during night feedings)
A pad of paper and pen to track Baby’s feedings and diaper changes
A large envelope to bring home documents (discharge papers, Baby’s first photo, etc.)
Disposable breast pads because your breasts will leak a lot.
you can track baby's feeding with this app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eat-sleep-simple-baby-tracking/id349373050?mt=8
Disposable maternitypants, heavy duty maternity pads, toiletries, hair net/ scarf, loose clothing, nappies and wipes for the baby, baby grow n vests, baby hat n socks, Shawl, hat, scratch mittens
Is this for Nigeria or Abroad?
Definitely, not Nigeria. Contac lenses kwa?
Track baby's feeding kwa? why?
Hair dryer kwa?
Labour kit kwa?
The important items like cotton wool and methylated spirit you did not include sef.
Under pads, the ones that look like macintosh but absorb blood. To place on the bed around your bum bum area incase of leakage. Remember your cosmetics so you don't make a trip home with a dull and dry face, there might be friends and family waiting to receive you. Look fresh like a new mom.Talking from experience.
Big bottle Olive oil
beverages,cup and spoon,3 wrappers,delivery mat,pads,jik,baby wear,shawl,olive oil,baby oil,methylated spirit,mucus extractor,cord clamp,diapers,baby sponge and soap,mother's bathing soap,dettol,gloves etc.i wish u safe and stressfree delivery
madam don't you track you baby's feeding? you need to know if baby is eating well. how much is baby eating. not everyone has the intuition to know when it's time to feed.
since you intended registering in a Government hospital go ahead they will give a list as soon as you finish registering
In Nigeria that under pad is called Nightingale. Trust me new mum don't need any make up other than white powder and lip gloss. She just survived the rigors of childbirth for God sake. And the top must have for new mum? Lizzy has mentioned the most important things. Excerpt for Dettol liquid, recharge cards, clothes to wear home,
This is a very funny list. Lip balm, lollypop, breath strips???
Can't stop laughing here.
Great Blog. Very Funny.
Very typically Nigerian. Thanks
@Nightingale, I was confused when I saw it on my hospital list, after I googled it and Google showed me pictures of a bird ��. Thanks for the info anyway.
This your list is laughable… So unreal.