Placing my Boots/Mothercare order! Anything I've forgotten?

[BreeVDKamp]

I am placing an order for all sorts of disposables/medicines I am anticipating it might be handy to have post-birth. I don't want to be having to pop out to get stuff, or sending DH and hoping he gets the right stuff, so trying to think what I might need now. I realise there will inevitably be things that I didn't consider I'd need, and we will need to pop out and get stuff anyway. The fact it's impossible to plan for absolutely all occurrences really irks me

Anyway! I have done a price comparison between Boots and Mothercare to try and save as much money as poss, but haven't thought about other shops, so if there are any recommendations let me know!

Having read hundreds of lists online, this is what I think I need:

Maternity towels x48
Breast pads x40
cotton wool pads
Lansinoh
Infacol
nappy sacks
newborn nappies x26 (will be trying cloth from maybe 2 or 3 months old)
(wipe-wise, will use water and cotton wool first of all, then reusable maybe, but already have 3 packs of disposable.)

changing mat
baby towels
flannels
muslins

thrush medicine (will need)
strepsils
paracetemol
fybogel (will need)
lactulose (will need)
pile cream
witch hazel cream
hot&cold boob compress things
metanium

BB cream
concealer
carmex lip balm
moisturiser
eye mask
earplugs (in the hopes DH can look after baby for a couple of house at some point!)
hand santiser

Will go to Primark and get:
big black pants
lots of long strap tops
thin cotton dressing gown
new PJs
Post-partum clothes, whole other story.

Consider using washable breast pads- I like the mothercare ones. I hated disposables and found them really itchy and uncomfortable so ended up with huge amounts left over!

Water wipes are expensive but less faff than cotton wool for the first couple of weeks.

Instead of maternity pads (which are huge), I would just get always ultra night pads. Far more comfortable.

You've got some things I never used, but it depends which matters more, wasting money or not having to go out and get something?

Maternity pads are recommended as the covering on always type ones can interact with stitches.

I would get more than 26 nappies. Maybe a different brant to start working out what suits you. 26 nappies will only last a few days.

Reusable breast pads and water wipes are good suggestions.

Was going to get a couple different brands of nappies. Think I should accept wasting money is inevitable until you find nappies that don't leak, nappy creams that are sensitive enough etc!

Was put off water wipes because of their price but then maybe they're worth it.

Thanks for suggestions!

More nappies- they can go through ten or more a day in the first few weeks so your 26 won't last long although it's a good size to take to hospital. Most babies are fine with size 1, if you're expecting a weeny one get a pack of size 0 as well and don't open til baby's here then you can exchange later on for a bigger size if necessary.
I prefered maternity pads to sanitary towels, didn't catch my stitches and more comfy to sit on. Even when I didn't need the thick ones I moved onto to the slim maternity pads. Again you'll be able to take unopened packs back later on if you don't need them all or just pass onto friends if you can't be bothered.

Second reusable breast pads. i found them too bulky for daytime use and if you leak a lot and want to avoid damp patches at all costs, but perfect for nighttime as they were more breathable.

You don't need to buy baby towels, a regular towel works fine, if not better as larger.

Look at buying reusable wipes now from cheeky wipes. If you buy those to use instead of wipes then you won't need to buy flannels or cotton wool either

I liked having:

• baby thermometer ( so I could be reassured baby wasn't burning up just felt warm)

Oh- get an Amazon prime free trial month then things like breast pumps etc and in fact anything at all including maternity pads and nappies can be bought for next day delivery.

Yes I'd say the cheeky wipes are actually best at the start as they are so much less hassle than cotton wool. Sorry I'll stop posting now :-D

I was recommended to use proper maternity pads and not normal night time pads because they're not plastic backed so you can 'breathe' more and there's less risk of infection, especially if bleeding is going to be heavy for a prolonged period

Definitely more nappies - 26 will last you about 3 days at the beginning. And definitely more maternity pads - don't buy normal towels as they can mask smell and you really want to know ASAP if you have an infection.

Boots own brand nappies are fab, Ive been using them for 6 months and love them. I used pampers as my auntie got me a huge box but they leaked everywhere and didnt fit properly on the legs.
id get at least 2 big packs of nappies for the first week or so.

Oh, and get some primark nighties as well as pj's just incase you need a catheter and can't wear pj's.

Am toying with the idea of getting a breast pump, just to have in case I need it. Have read good reviews of the Avent hand pump? I've read that, like with nappies, it's a case of trial and error and you might buy a breast pump and it won't fit on your boob properly.

Got a few Dr Browns bottles and microwave steriliser - we got the Dr Browns Newborn Gift Set. We don't have a microwave! But got Milton cold water steriliser etc on our Amazon Wishlist.

Good point about the Cheeky Wipes Art. I have considered getting some Cheekywipes but hadn't decided.

OK, will definitely stick with the maternity-specific pads!

Maybe I will get both disposable and reusable breast pads.

Waah there is so much to decide!

No moggle keep the suggestions coming! I like it. Already a dedicated Amazon Prime subscriber

No need to get the Milton steriliser especially if not even sure your using bottles yet. Get Milton steriliser tablets. Just add to cold water in a large mixing bowl/ Tupperware box you already have if you need to sterilise anything. A box has loads of tablets in for about £3 and lasted us until past sterilising for x2 babies ( breastfed babies mainly so just odd bottle / teether/ toy we sterilised)

Ah £1.35!
m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?unCountry=uk&path=/en/Milton-Sterilising-Tablets-28-Pack_25422/

26 nappies won't last long.

I know Bike! As I said later, I mean 1 26-pack of various brands to see what works

Nipple shields. I got cracked nipples and had to send my dad out to late night pharmacy to get some, it was absolute agony to feed without them.

I've always found hand expressing easier so never bothered with a pump. If you decide you need one you can hire them from the nct (you don't have to be a member).

Ooh - buy moist toilet tissue (no way was dry toilet tissue going near my neather regions!) - it will be well worth it.

Also, straws. When I had DS1 I couldn't work out how to pick up a drink and breastfeed at the same time and straws saved me!