Here is what my list included:
4-8 clean older wash clothes
6 large clean older towels
6 receiving blankets
2 medium sized bowls
2 large garbage bags and a large sturdy zip-lock bag
1 digital thermometer
1 medium seized aluminum baking sheet
A large roll of paper towel
A flashlight
1 large pack of overnight maxi pads
Tylenol, Advil and Gravel (I never gathered these)
A loose gown or pajama
Diapers
2 newborn hats
Olive oil
A onesie and sleeper
Hydrogen peroxide
Now, depending on what type of home birth you would like
there are a little bit more things to prepare. I had decided that I wanted to
have my home birth on my bed. In order to protect my mattress and pillowcases
here is how I was told to prepare my bed 3 weeks prior to my due date:
Step 1: Put on a good fitted sheet.
Step 2: Put on a good top sheet.
Step 3: Put on a plastic mattress over (we bought a huge
tarp from Home Depot).
Step 4: On top of the plastic put on a clean, older fitted
sheet.
Step 5: Next a clean, older top sheet.
Step 6: Prepare your pillows with a clean pillowcase,
garbage bag and a clean older pillowcase on top.
Now that you have your supplies and bed all set and ready to
go, it is also recommended to have a small suitcase ready incase a trip to the hospital
is necessary. You’re car seat should be ready too.
I hope that this list prepares you for labour and the
arrival of your new bundle of joy. Good luck mama!!
