Discharge from the maternity hospital in winter: how to dress the child? list of things to check out

Dressing your baby for a summer walk

The principle of outfitting a baby in summer is to prevent him from overheating. The set of clothes for hot weather is also quite extensive, no matter how strange it may seem, because in theory, if it’s +25 outside, what else is needed except a vest and a diaper.

If you are dressing your baby in a vest, it is better if it has sleeves so that the little one does not stick his hands to the diaper and does not get nervous because of this

Nevertheless, the wardrobe should include things not only for a morning walk, when it is hot, but also for an evening walk, when it can be cool.

• 2–3 cotton diapers (used to cover the bottom of the stroller box and as a sun canopy);
• 1–2 flannelette diapers (to put on the bottom of the box on a cool evening and cover the baby);
• 2-3 knitted blouses (in case of cool weather);
• 2–3 cotton suits;
• 1–2 knitted suits;
• 4–5 cotton vests;
• 2–3 cotton rompers;
• 2–3 cotton bodysuits;
• 1–2 thin shorts;
• 4–5 cotton caps;
• 3–4 thin caps;
• 3–4 pairs of cotton socks;
• 1-2 pairs of terry socks.

To the question of how to dress a baby for a walk in the summer, there are two answers: one is just a diaper and a thin diaper in case of a sudden wind, and the second is a cotton vest, thin socks or a thin T-shirt and shorts. Only mommy makes a clear choice, comparing both approaches if desired.

Please note that at temperatures above 30 degrees it is better not to go outside

Documentation

• Exchange card
• Passport
• Compulsory health insurance policy
• Birth certificate
• Referral from the antenatal clinic at the place of observation (if hospitalized in the pathology department)
• Pension fund insurance certificate (if there is no birth certificate)
• Contract for childbirth (if childbirth is paid)
• Results of additional examinations and tests (if any)

How to dress your baby correctly for a walk?

At an early age, parents take their baby out into the winter streets for only a short time - the duration of the stay is approximately 20 minutes. To take a walk in cold weather (up to -15 degrees), three layers of clothing will be enough:

1. Diapers and underwear (romper and vest or one-piece sleepsuit), socks and scratches
2. Wool overalls with closed sleeves and legs
3. Winter waterproof and windproof outerwear, scarf and warm fur hat

The smallest baby can simply be swaddled in several layers and placed in an envelope, not forgetting about two hats (thin and warm). But an older baby is already able to turn around on his own, so he should be fully equipped - almost the same as they did when he was discharged.

The above set will be sufficient in moderate frost. If the air temperature is lower, then the walk should be shortened or abandoned altogether.

Instead, the baby is dressed in the same way, only without outerwear, and the room is ventilated. In this case, you need to protect the baby from drafts.

After the first tests and combinations of items, you can determine the optimal set of things in which the baby does not overheat and does not freeze.

Excess clothing can only be determined when you return home - a heavily bundled child will be sweaty. Relevant texts and videos on medical portals can also help you monitor your baby’s health.

In addition to low temperature, there are other criteria that prevent the baby from spending time in the “fresh air” - wind, rain or snow. Depending on their availability, you need to dress up the child correctly. Even if the weather seems normal, you should take a blanket with you in case it changes, and put a fur blanket on the bottom of the stroller.

What accessories can you take with you on a winter walk? Since the body of a wrapped child becomes voluminous, you can put a small pillow in the stroller - this way the baby’s head will not tip back too much. In addition, a bottle of drink to keep him warm and a spare diaper will come in handy. If your baby urinates a lot, you should wear additional waterproof panties over the diaper.

The first time a child goes outside and travels home is a solemn event, but it requires expenses. It is advisable to choose clothes that are not only elegant, but comfortable and practical. These items should not be disposable, but suitable for subsequent wear.

When leaving the maternity hospital in winter, the baby should be warm, but not hot

When choosing clothes for discharge taking into account cold weather, you should be guided by the following principles:

• Safety. Give preference to natural, soft and non-irritating fabrics and items of clothing without rough seams or hard fasteners.
• Calm colors. It is preferable to use less bright paints that contain fewer chemical dyes.
• Convenience. Clothes should be easy to put on and have enough buttons and Velcro.
• Comfortable temperature. The child should not freeze, but he does not need to overheat. Be sure to include a thin sleepsuit, a tight-fitting cotton cap and a warm woolen or fleece overall with a winter cap. Most likely, you will get home by car. To reach it from the door of the maternity hospital without catching your baby’s cold, wrap him tightly in a blanket or use an envelope.

You should not take too many clothes to the maternity hospital. All items need to be washed and ironed. Underwear items should fit tightly; it is better to take outerwear a couple of sizes larger. It will soon come in handy when walking with your baby.

Bag No. 2. What you need after childbirth

The list of everything that will be needed after delivery can be divided into parts. Things for mom and what the baby will need. It is better to take them with you, unless you have to go to the maternity hospital in advance.

Childbirth can be rapid, and loved ones may not have time to bring everything they need. Some maternity hospitals have problems with baby diapers, and instead of postpartum pads they use sterile gauze.

The table shows a list of what the baby needs:

The list of necessities for a woman in labor can also be divided into what is definitely needed and what may be needed.

The first category includes:

• Special postpartum panties. One package should be enough for 3 days in the maternity hospital.
• Postpartum pads – 2 packs.
• Nursing bra – 2 pieces.
• Sterile disposable breast pads – 2 packs.
• Protective cream against cracked nipples – 1 tube.
• Indoor slippers – 1 pair.
• Books, magazines, handicrafts.

  

Things that may be useful:

• Breast pump.
• Housewear (if allowed in a medical facility).
• Postpartum bandage (after emergency caesarean section).

In the same bag you can put decorative cosmetics, which will be useful for checkout. It is better if everything is at hand, since the maternity hospital staff may rush the discharge and there will be no time to make it beautiful.

Techniques and algorithm for dressing children for a walk

1. The main rule that parents must learn is that adults dress first, and only then the baby needs to be dressed. Otherwise, the baby will quickly sweat, and may freeze or catch a cold outside.
2. Clothes should be loose so that the baby can be easily dressed. For children in the first six months of life, slips or little people with buttons will be much more convenient. This model can be completely unfastened; all you have to do is place the baby on the sleep-slip, insert your legs and arms into the holes and fasten the buttons: quickly and easily.
3. The cap is always put on before putting on the overalls. The model of the headdress should fit snugly to the baby’s head so as not to allow cold air to pass through.
4. The last thing to wear is overalls. Give preference to transformable models that can be re-fastened both in the form of an envelope and in the form of a jumpsuit with legs. Not all children like to dress up, so putting the baby in an envelope is much easier and faster.
5. Until the age of one year, a child does not need shoes. Soft and warm boots from overalls over socks are perfect.

Every child needs to go for a walk. Dr. Komarovsky insists that nature intends for the cub to be outside, not indoors. Therefore, you should not be afraid to go out with your baby even in the frosty season. But don’t forget about quality clothes and choosing them correctly. If the child is dressed warmly, but not too much, he will not sweat and the baby will not be afraid of overheating. You should also not freeze your baby: always select a set of clothes for a walk not only according to the temperature outside the window, but also according to the presence of wind, its strength, and precipitation. If the baby is well dressed, a walk will bring not only benefits, but also pleasure to parents and child.

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Envelope, blanket or overalls

Many parents of babies born in winter are faced with the question of what to wear for their child, so that his appearance matches the importance of the moment, and the purchased item is useful and practical. Each option has advantages and disadvantages:

Some mothers are creative when choosing warm clothes for their baby. For example, an ordinary warm blanket for discharge from the maternity hospital in winter can be made very elegant with the help of a beautiful duvet cover, embroidered with ribbons, bows and complemented by a lace corner.

And a practical, but not very elegant transforming envelope or overalls for a baby can be complemented with a beautiful matching bow, made with your own hands in advance.

What should not be brought to the maternity hospital

The list of things to take to the maternity hospital for mother and baby has limitations. They depend on the specific maternity hospital. Somewhere laptops, tablets, and electric kettles are strictly prohibited, as recharging them increases the load on the power grid.

Usually in the maternity hospital there is a cooler with drinking hot and cold water, and a microwave oven. Somewhere you cannot bring your own clothes (robes, nightgowns, pajamas); women in labor are given hospital “nighties” and dressing gowns.

All restrictions can be divided into categories - food, clothing, flowers:

• Even if it is forbidden to bring your own clothes to the maternity hospital, this does not apply to underwear. It should be made of natural fabrics, a comfortable model.
• If you can bring your own dressing gowns and pajamas, then they should also be made of light natural fabrics, easy to take off and put on.
• Flowers with a strong odor are prohibited. It is better if the bouquet presented is of gerberas, wildflowers or scentless roses, small in size.
• You should not send products to the maternity hospital that cause allergies or increased gas formation in the baby.

A general list of things prohibited in the maternity hospital:

• Synthetic underwear and clothing.
• Flowers with a pungent odor and a large amount of pollen.
• Confectionery with cream.
• Chocolate.
• Coffee.
• Strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes.
• Smoked, spicy, salty.
• Dishes made from white cabbage cause increased gas formation in the newborn.
• Chicken eggs and meat.
• Milk, full-fat sour cream (it is better to replace it with fermented milk products - bifilife, kefir).
• Sparkling water, sweet lemonades.
• Cigarettes, alcoholic drinks.

When leaving the maternity hospital, it is important not to forget to pick up all the necessary documents:

• Card (exchange) of the woman in labor with all the necessary information about how the birth took place.
• A special card of the child fully filled out with data about him.
• The birth certificate is provided to the civil registry office.

When preparing for a trip to the maternity hospital, the mother should make a list in advance of everything necessary for herself and the baby, sign the collected bags , and tell her family where they will be.

It is better to warn your husband in advance about what things to take for discharge so that he does not confuse anything.

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How to dress a child for a walk outside

A stroller is an excellent mechanism for protection from wind and snow. However, the immobility of the baby leads to the fact that he freezes faster. Let's consider by age what is suitable for a newborn.

0-3 months

The ideal solution is an envelope. You can choose a beautiful, but at the same time practical option to pick up the baby from the maternity hospital in it, and subsequently put him in the stroller.

The standard filler is holofiber. Textile elements are made of waterproof and hypoallergenic fabrics. An added benefit is that it can be easily transformed into a blanket for later use.

These products from domestic manufacturers can be ordered on the Tovarik trading platform - high quality at a low price.

3-6 months: how to dress a baby in a stroller in winter

The baby is not walking yet, but is already sleeping less, so he needs to move his arms and turn his head. It would be wise to use a snowsuit whose legs close like an envelope. At the same time, the sleeves are separate, but mittens are often included with them. You should also not forget about the scarf and hat. Underneath, you can wear thermal underwear or a couple of regular sets: thin and insulated.

Up to 2 years

From 9-10 months the baby usually begins to take his first steps. Then he fully stands up on his feet. In order for your walks to be safe, dry and warm, you need to:

• choose clothes and shoes that are sized so as not to restrict movement too much;
• all elastic bands on the ankles and wrists of the overalls should fit snugly to the limbs;
• make sure that your outerwear is waterproof;
• choose those models that unfasten all the way to the legs to make it more comfortable for you.

Over 2 years old: how to dress your baby for a walk in winter

At this age, it is wiser not to buy one-piece overalls, but separate ones: a jacket and pants. They can have straps so that the belt does not slip off and snow does not fall on the lower back. In addition, they are easier to remove if the child wants to go to the toilet. The jacket should have reflectors for safety.

The best option is a bib overalls with straps, the length of which can be adjusted. This will allow you to take outerwear not for one year, but for two winter seasons.

"Fur coat" for a baby

Even the most skeptical parents will eventually agree that it is necessary for the baby to be in the cold. But a number of related questions immediately arise. And the main one is: “How to dress a newborn for a walk in winter?”

Of course, the baby should be warm. But not too hot, otherwise he might sweat and get hypothermic

Please note that winter clothes for newborns should be natural - synthetics will have a “glass” effect in the cold. The mother gets dressed first, and only then does the baby dress up.

If you change the sequence, the child will rebuke.

So, let's get the baby ready for the yard. First of all, look at the thermometer. If the thermometer drops below −10-15°C, then it is better to wait to go out for now. If the temperature allows walking, then we insulate the baby using the puff principle:

• first layer. Fresh diapers, slips and caps made of cotton fabric, as well as socks made of terry or wool. Socks are worn over the slip;
• second layer. Closed overalls or slip made of terry, fleece. An alternative option is pants and a jacket made of similar materials or wool. It is recommended to wear booties on top, since infants are not allowed to wear shoes, and their feet require additional insulation;
• third layer. Warm windproof envelope or closed winter overalls for a newborn and a hat. It's best if these things are on sheepskin. The hat should have ties and resemble Pechkin’s headdress: earflaps protect the head well from wind and frost. You can tie a scarf over the overalls;
• spare layer. If the walk is planned at temperatures below −10 °C, then it is recommended to additionally swaddle the baby in a fleece blanket folded into a rectangle. But the experience of experienced mothers says that an additional blanket may be needed even in slight frost. The weather in winter is changeable, so when going outside, always take a blanket with you. Such a spare layer will never be superfluous.

The stroller must be appropriate for the season: an insulated body and stable, non-slip wheels. Additionally, you should insulate the cradle by placing a blanket inside. Plus, you need a pillow, because due to the large amount of clothing, lying in the stroller, the baby’s head is lower than the body. Don't forget the little things. Place a box of sterilized pacifiers and a handkerchief in mom's bag. A raincoat will come in handy if wet snow decides to “diversify” your walk.

Elegant envelope for discharge

An envelope with ruffles and a bow is almost always purchased for checkout. It looks elegant and emphasizes the holiday mood. Girls are discharged with a pink ribbon, boys with a blue one. Their selection is huge. They offer knitted, satin, fleece-lined, wool, and different variations of lace diapers. In addition to beauty, you need to take care of the convenience for the baby. Lace diapers are made from synthetic materials that can irritate the baby's skin. Therefore, you need to ensure minimal contact with her. Care must be taken to ensure that the baby does not freeze. If you use a thin holiday envelope without insulation, add a layer of clothing for the newborn.

Transformable overalls for newborns

The transformable overalls are very convenient to use not only at discharge, but also in the first year of the baby’s life.

For winter it is important that it is insulated. Usually sheepskin is used

This is a pad that can be attached or not, depending on the weather conditions. The children's overalls easily turn into an envelope. First, the booties are unfastened, the zippers on the legs are opened, and the two halves are connected to each other with buttons. The envelope is very convenient when the baby is very small.

Please note that there are usually gaps between the buttons. If the baby is in a stroller, then there is no need to worry, but if he travels in the arms of his parents, then he may get blown out. The kit always includes mittens; the overalls have a hood, which allows you to avoid wearing two hats.

Note! There is no need to buy membrane clothing for newborns. It can protect against low temperatures, but only works when moving

Newborns usually sleep a lot, so they get cold in such overalls.

An example of a transformable jumpsuit

Clothes for overalls

As a slight downside, you wear two layers of clothing under the overalls; you don’t have to use sheepskin. If you really want to, then leave only the knitted slip. In severe frosts, it is recommended to wear a lining and keep two layers. After all, the child sleeps most of the time; he is colder than parents who are on the move.

Materials for newborn envelopes

When choosing a jumpsuit or envelope for a newborn, you need to pay attention not only to the design, but also to the filling and materials from which the item of clothing is made. The most popular material is sheepskin

It is natural, does not cause allergies in babies, warms in any frost, down to minus 30 degrees, is not afraid of washing, at 40 degrees it can be washed in a machine, does not deform or wrinkle. This is an ideal material for babies.

Sintepon is a synthetic filler, lightweight and inexpensive. This is where its advantages end. It can only be washed at a minimum temperature; after several washes, its properties disappear. Therefore, the child may freeze. If the discharge occurs in January, then it is better not to purchase an envelope with padding polyester; such things can be used in spring and autumn.

Holofiber is another synthetic material. You can wash it at 40 degrees and even iron it. But in terms of thermal insulation properties it is significantly inferior to sheepskin. Consultants in children's clothing stores can help you make the right choice.

Clothes for the discharge envelope

Under the sheepskin envelope, it is enough to wear a thin slip or rompers with a vest, provided that the baby will not be outside for a long time. If the envelope is made of synthetic materials, it is better to add warm overalls. Socks should always be worn. The number of hats depends on the presence of a hood on the envelope.

Winter clothes for newborns

Swaddling a newborn at winter discharge

You can use diapers instead of clothes. Put on your baby a diaper, socks, a thin hat, a vest and rompers. Then swaddle in a knitted diaper. Here it is better to use tight swaddling. There is no need to use it in everyday life; it is very convenient for discharge. In addition, the baby will be in this state for a short time. Then repeat the process with a warm flannelette diaper. Wrap it in a warm blanket on top, then in an envelope. Depending on the lining of the envelope and weather conditions, you can add another diaper.

The nurses at the maternity hospital will give you advice and help you swaddle. Usually, medical staff gathers the baby to meet his loved ones. If necessary, they will provide step-by-step instructions on how to swaddle a baby if you want to do it at home.

List of things to take to the maternity hospital: what should you take for childbirth? (bag 1)

What can you take to the maternity hospital for the birth itself? The list is small. Theoretically, you only need to have washable slippers with you, and everything else should be given out in the birth block itself. However, each maternity hospital has its own rules, which you should find out about in advance.

During childbirth you may also need:

• a loose T-shirt or nightgown, preferably not new;
• clean drinking water (at least 1 liter, some even take 5 liter bottles with them);
• towel and liquid baby soap;
• disposable toilet seats;
• warm, but not woolen socks;
• a camera or video camera (if you plan to capture the joyful moment of the birth of a child; in this case, your birth partner should have them with you).

What to eat in the maternity hospital for the birth itself is usually asked by those who are about to give birth for the first time. During the birth process, food is the last thing women think about. But if you still intend to take something edible for yourself, then let it be baked or dried fruits, bread or crackers, boiled eggs, broth.

In the same bag, put aside things for the newborn that will be put on him immediately after birth:

• diaper;
• vest, blouse or bodysuit;
• sliders;
• cap

How to dress a newborn for a walk in winter

A walk for a newborn is the key to strong immunity, an important and integral part of life. Knowledge of the world begins with the objects surrounding the child, as well as the clothes that the mother puts on for a walk. The list of necessary items always includes hats, overalls and underwear that give warmth and comfort.

In addition to those products that are used in the wardrobe at home, a newborn should have overalls or a transformable walking sleeping bag.

The baby should be dressed outside in overalls or a sleeping bag. Overalls have an inner insulated layer in the form of a lining, most often made of sheep wool. On top of the vest, romper and sleepsuit, you need to wear a scarf, a hat, a double one, and booties. The final element will be a jumpsuit, which is modeled from various textiles: raincoat fabric, membrane fabric, sheepskin like a sheepskin coat.

Under a warm walking cap, you must wear a cotton cap. An important point is the presence of ties on both products. A tight fit to the head will provide the child with complete isolation from wind getting into the ears. When walking in the winter, the ears and loose fontanel of a newborn should be especially protected.

Temperature from 0 to 10 degrees

In sunny weather and a slight degree outside the window, some things can be excluded from the list. We figured out how to dress a newborn for a walk in winter, but the degrees remain unclear.

An auxiliary item will be a blanket or blanket. In case of a long walk, the baby can be wrapped up and covered to prevent the temperature inside the overalls from decreasing.

Temperature below 10

Not every woman knows how to properly dress a baby for a walk. The general opinion of caring mothers is that the child lies motionless. He must be wrapped in warm clothes.

In cold weather, this argument has weight, but at temperatures below 10 degrees the child should be dressed in a vest, rompers, a light cotton slip, and overalls. An auxiliary insulation will be a blanket or blanket that can be used to cover the baby in case of gusty wind.