I still remember when I was pregnant with my baby, my heart was full of anticipation and nervousness. I was very prepared for the arrival of this new life, and one of the most important tasks was to prepare the delivery bag.
There are so many maternity bags on the market that everything seems so necessary. Each of these things will make me can't help but dig out my wallet, plus, as well as the "kind advice" of the people who came over, as a novice mother, I am completely immersed in the excitement of buying and buying, and I feel that no matter how much I save, I can't suffer my child.
As a result, after giving birth, it was found that some things were not used at all, and some were far from enough.
Finally, not to mention the waste of money, many things have to be bought in a hurry, which is really a waste of money!
Today, I would like to remind you based on my own personal experience that expectant mothers should pay attention: these six things seem to be useful after giving birth, but they are actually a waste of money.
Do you really need a set of maternity kits?
There are a lot of complete sets of maternity bags on the market, and it seems that they are all available and very convenient. In fact, it often contains a lot of things that we don't need, and the necessary things may not be enough.
First of all, its content is not exactly adapted to the needs of every expectant mother.
Everyone's physique and preferences are different, so the items needed will be different. In addition, everyone's items at home are different, and buying a full set of maternity bags in one go can sometimes seem redundant.
Secondly, a set of maternity kits often contains a lot of unnecessary items, and there may not be enough items that are really needed.
In order to create the illusion of high cost performance and attract consumers, many sets of maternity bags have also added a lot of unnecessary things without taking into account the real needs of mothers.
Finally, this kind of maternity kit is often expensive, which is a significant expense for many families.
You'll find that the total price is much lower when you buy these things separately.
Therefore, I advise expectant mothers not to blindly buy a set of maternity kits, but to choose items according to their actual needs.
You can make a list and buy the items you need one by one. This not only ensures the practicality and applicability of the item, but also avoids unnecessary waste.
Milk powder, do you really need to stock up so much?
Many expectant mothers are worried that their milk will not be enough when preparing the delivery bag, so they will buy milk powder in large quantities.
However, this approach is not wise.
First of all, each mother's milk production is different, and some mothers have enough milk and don't need milk powder at all.
Secondly, once the milk powder is opened, it must be used up within a month, otherwise it cannot be eaten again.
If you're planning to breastfeed, there's really no need to stock up on too much formula. Each mother's milk production is different, and the baby's acceptance of milk powder is also different.
If you stock up on too much milk powder and can't use it, it will be wasteful.
Therefore, I advise expectant mothers not to blindly stock up on milk powder. You can start with a small can of milk powder in case you need it.
After the baby is born, you can decide whether you need to buy more milk powder according to the actual situation.
This ensures the supply of food rations for your baby and avoids unnecessary waste.
Small diapers and newborn clothes, do you really need to prepare so much?
Newborns grow very quickly, so small diapers and clothes quickly become unwearable. If you buy too many small items at once, it's likely that you'll already be small before you finish wearing them.
At the same time, if your baby is born with a large weight, they may skip this size outright.
Not only does this create waste, but it can also cramp up your storage space.
Therefore, I advise expectant mothers not to buy too many small sizes of diapers and newborn clothes at once. Proper planning of clothing and diaper purchases can help you avoid waste.
You can gradually buy what you need according to your baby's growth.
This ensures that your baby has enough clothes and diapers to wear, while avoiding waste and stress about storage space.
Wipes, do you really need that much?
Wet wipes are synonymous with convenience and hygiene in the eyes of many people, but for newborns, wet wipes are not a necessity.
First of all, wipes are cooler and can be uncomfortable for wiping your baby's bottom.
Secondly, the hygiene standards of wet wipes may not necessarily meet the requirements of the entrance, so it is not suitable for wiping the mouth.
In contrast, cotton towels are softer and more skin-friendly, and can be cleaned by dipping them in warm water.
Therefore, I recommend expectant mothers to prepare more cotton wipes instead of wet wipes.
This ensures that your baby is clean and hygienic and avoids the potential risks of using unsuitable cleaning products.
Maternity sanitary napkins, do you really need to buy them specifically?
Many expectant mothers will buy maternity sanitary napkins when preparing their maternity bags, which is also the topic I hear most discussed when I am in the hospital for labor.
However, this practice is not necessary. Maternity sanitary napkins are often expensive, but in fact, the extended version of the sanitary napkin brand you usually like to use can meet the demand.
You can choose an extended version of your favorite sanitary napkin brand to ensure comfort and absorbency, while avoiding waste and unnecessary overhead.
Of course, in order to deal with the situation of a large amount of lochia, you can prepare some safety pants for later.
Milk bags and breast pads, do you really need that much?
Milk bags and breast pads are essential for breastfeeding, but that doesn't mean you need to stock up on them.
After all, you can't accurately predict your milk volume before giving birth, and each mother's milk volume is different, some mothers may have a lot of milk, while others may have relatively little milk and have no reference standard at all.
Therefore, it is not wise to blindly buy large quantities of milk bags and nursing pads when you are unsure of your milk supply.
I recommend that expectant mothers prepare the right amount of milk bags and nursing pads first, and then replenish them according to the actual situation.
You can adjust the amount you buy according to how often you breastfeed and how much milk you have.
This ensures that there are enough items to use while avoiding waste and stress on storage space.
In short, when preparing the delivery bag, we must treat it rationally and not blindly follow the trend or overspend.
Choose items according to the actual needs of yourself and your baby, and make sure that they are both practical and economical. At the same time, we must also maintain a normal heart, believe in our body and ability, and welcome the arrival of new life.
Preparing a maternity bag is a must for every expectant mother, and every expectant mother hopes to provide the most perfect care for the upcoming little life.
However, the excessive pursuit of perfection and completeness often leads us to fall into unnecessary consumption misunderstandings. What we need is wisdom and strategy.
Through a rational analysis of each item in the bag, it is not difficult to find that there are not many items that are really practical and necessary.
Therefore, I sincerely hope that every expectant mother can prepare the delivery bag with a calm and rational mind.
Don't blindly follow the trend and don't be fooled by the marketing methods of merchants.
Only by truly starting from the actual needs of yourself and your baby, can you choose the most suitable items and provide the most intimate care for the upcoming new life.
Remember, every penny should be spent where it counts. I hope that the sharing of these 6 minefields can help you easily get through pregnancy and welcome the arrival of a new life.
Author: Wait for the wind to come
A working mother of two children, holding a pen in her left hand and a baby in her right hand, she likes to read, write, and paint, and firmly believes that even if she lives in a chicken feather, she must have her own poetry and distance in her heart.
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