Doing a boots order- what do I need?!

[AluckyEllie]

I’m 35 weeks and I’m doing a boots order, what essentials or useful bits do you recommend? So far I’ve got on the list:

Maternity pads
Breast pads
Movicol!
Spatone iron sachet things
Lanisoh nipple cream
Mini toiletries for the hospital

For baby:
Nose Frida
Saline drops
Child’s farm wash/moisturiser
Wet wipes
Baby sponge/flannels
Thermometer

What am I missing? I’ve already got some newborn nappies and a baby bath. It’s got to those last few weeks and I just feel like I’ve forgotten something big lol!

[quote AluckyEllie]@BDavis it’s a girl! We were trying for quite a few years so very happy but it’s flown by. I had all these ideas about lovely homemade decor and things I’d do but nope it’s 5 weeks to go and I’ll be running round boots (or Superdrug!) chucking basics in a basket. I’m definitely getting more maternity pads, and that’s a good point about some emergency formula- I guess I can donate it if I don’t end up using it. Is it worth getting some dummies do you think? I don’t know why I’m overthinking so much, I live near a pharmacy and Amazon prime is always there for next day delivery. I guess it’s the unknown… I’ve just washed and sorted some teeny tiny super cute baby grows so I feel a bit more organised now.[/quote]
@AluckyEllie lovely 😍 not long now until you get to meet her very exciting!! don’t worry about all the stuff that hasn’t been done - I can 100% assure you that once she’s here you’ll realise that none of it matters anyway ❤️
Personally I bought a pack of readymade bottles (the ones with the sealed teats) and a pack of dummies - I just felt better having them “just incase” even though I didn’t intend to use them. I didn’t use the formula so gave that away but we ended up using dummies when DS was about 5 weeks ish. Could have easily got them locally or on prime etc though so I wouldn’t worry too much about it 😊
Also worth having some paracetamol in for yourself for when you’re home incase you need it. It’s always the thing I don’t realise I’ve ran out of until I need it!

Boots own maternity pads.
However many you think you need, double it and add an extra pack!
I was wearing 2 at a time, yes the bleeding was that bad!
I took a whole pack to the hospital and used them all within the space of 8 hours!

Childs farm baby moisturiser. You wont need it for the first few weeks but i found my DD developed very dry and peeling skin. This has been amazing and her skin is beautiful now!

Nipple cream. Lots of it.

Lip balm. Gas and air kills your lips.

Cleansing wipes for you to freshen up.

Spritz for bits for after giving birth , saved my life.
Agree with the maternity pads. More and more, cheap black pants ! (Expects clots too)
If you have sensitive skin I definitely recommend getting the boots reusable breast pads, I found I was allergic to every disposable of I tried !

Xxx

@Flutterby8 this is good advice, I was double padding too and disposable knickers are a good shout.