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 Welcome to the ultimate guide for expecting moms!

We uncover the necessary supplies in your maternity bag, ensuring you're fully prepared for the big day. From must-have essentials to last-minute additions, we've got you covered.

Preparing your birth bag is something that concerns every pregnant woman, and she should prepare for that day from the seventh month, because childbirth may occur at any unexpected time. Likewise, you should not wait until the last minute to prepare your baby’s bag items in anticipation of premature birth.

Essential Maternity Bag Must-Haves: Your Complete Guide

1. Baby clothes: Baby clothes are one of the most important items that you should put in your maternity bag. For each day of your stay in the hospital, you will need approximately 4 pieces of underwear (salbutis) and 4 pieces of outer clothing that suit the weather, in your favorite colors depending on the type of baby.

2. Diapers: Diapers play a major role from the first moment the baby arrives, so you must prepare a minimum of 14 pieces of diapers intended for newborns, as newborns use at least 12 diapers per day.

3. Cover for baby:

Cotton baby covers are essential in the birth bag, to wrap the newborn as soon as he goes out into the outside world to maintain his temperature, because the temperature of the womb is different from the outside atmosphere.

4. Cotton towels: You will need at least 6 cotton towels on the first day of birth, to bathe the baby after he leaves the womb and during the diaper change process.

5. Diaper Rash Cream: Do not expect that the need to use diaper rash cream will begin after the first weeks of the baby's birth, but it is essential from the first time to overcome diaper rash caused by wetness.

6. A pair of gloves and socks: Your newborn will need a pair of small gloves and socks to warm his feet, especially if he was born in the winter.

7. Winter beanie: Don't forget to bring small hats in a suitable color with the outer bodysuit to warm your baby's head, especially if he was born in the winter.

8 Pepperons: Infants need a lot of bottles during the first period of taking herbal feedings or artificial milk, as directed by the pediatrician supervising your birth.

9. Baby bath products: Do not forget to bring baby shampoo and bathing fluid to bathe the newborn immediately after birth, in addition to wet wipes to clean your infant after changing the diaper.