Top 7 Essential Items to Bring to the Delivery Room for Expecting Mothers

In addition to baby clothes, you'll need several other essential items, including:

• A pair of baby mittens.
• A pair of baby socks.
• A baby hat, which can be made of wool or cotton.

Make sure to prepare these items in advance, as they are crucial for your baby’s comfort and care.

Once the baby is born, towels will be needed to clean the baby's body. The towels used are typically gauze towels, similar in size to hand towels or face towels that we use daily.

Doctors will use these towels to wipe the baby and then discard them. It is recommended to prepare 2 to 3 towels. These towels are especially useful, measuring about 32x32 cm, making them perfect for moms to use as washcloths after bathing the baby or to later use as a baby neck towel.

This is the final essential item needed in the delivery room for your baby: two towels.

• The first towel is used to swaddle the baby after dressing. It should be lightweight, not too thick. You can opt for a gauze towel, a soft fabric towel, or a large enough towel to wrap the baby. A soft cotton towel is also a good option. A dedicated baby bath towel can also serve this purpose for swaddling.
• The second towel is a thicker one used to wrap the baby after the first lightweight towel. You can choose a large cotton bath towel or a soft and large baby blanket. Another option is a specially designed swaddle blanket to keep the baby warm.

To welcome your little angel into the world, you need to have a calm and joyful spirit to ensure a smooth labor. Think about the precious moment when you’ll see your baby's adorable face, and let that motivate you to push through the physical pain.

Here's a little secret Mytour wants to share: a strong mindset. Whether you’re giving birth for the first time or have already experienced it, I can assure you that giving birth is an intense physical pain, but a sweet kind of pain. Avoid crying out too much, as it will drain your energy, leaving you without strength to fight through the long labor, which can last for many hours. Crying out only intensifies the pain and wastes energy.

Learn to listen during the chaos and pain: Trust the guidance of your doctor and follow their advice!

If you notice signs of water breaking or see red blood, these are sure signs that labor is about to begin.

“Items such as pajamas, robes, towels, slippers, and bowls can usually be rented or borrowed from the hospital, so there's no need to prepare them in advance. The hospital also provides various items like pads and postpartum underwear, so these typically don't need to be packed. If there aren't enough supplies, you can purchase them at the hospital, but it’s always better to be prepared beforehand.”

The personal items I want to mention for mothers before and during labor include:

• Sanitary pads for use in the waiting area for mothers who experience early bleeding.
• Adult diapers, either large-size ones meant for adults or those made for elderly people. For a natural birth, two diapers should be sufficient, while three are recommended for a C-section. These are used after water breaks and when entering the delivery room. A quick tip: choose adhesive-type diapers similar to baby diapers, rather than the ones designed like pants.

After you’re on the delivery table, the nurse will contact your family to bring the following items:

• Snow pads: Be sure not to confuse these with regular sanitary pads or diapers. When purchasing, specify that they are for delivery. You’ll need 2 to 3 packs, but you only need to give one pack to the nurse to bring into the delivery room.
• Disposable underwear for those having a natural birth. If you're having a C-section, you’ll only need adult diapers to wear underneath since you won’t be wearing clothes immediately after delivery. Choose the largest size available.
• A long-sleeve outfit: After delivery, you may feel quite cold, so a long-sleeve outfit will be very helpful for mothers who have a natural birth. For those who undergo a C-section, no clothing is required right away, as you'll be covered with a light blanket and a heating lamp. Opt for soft cotton material and a front-button design for convenience when breastfeeding later.
• A robe: This will depend on the season.
• A pair of socks and a knit hat.

This is the first essential category of newborn items to bring, regardless of the season. Especially if you are expecting during the summer, make sure to choose lightweight, breathable, and moisture-absorbing fabrics for the baby’s clothes. Ideal fabrics include 100% cotton and bamboo fabric. Ensure that the clothes are simple, safe, and brightly colored with minimal dyes to protect your baby's delicate skin.

The essential baby clothes to bring into the delivery room include:

• A long-sleeve cotton shirt for the newborn.
• A long-sleeve wool or thick cotton jacket to keep the baby warm.
• A diaper, either adhesive or triangular wrap-style, to swaddle the baby since they won't be wearing pants just yet.