My new diaper bag from Dubai | Brand Junior

I have been using my Reebaby Diaper bag for quite a while now. And that had been the only bag I was taking out.

Its a nice bag.

But.

It just has enough space to fit the absolute necessities. And not the extra stuff that you may need for long journeys.

My aunt and uncle who recently arrived from Dubai have bought me the exact bag I need. It has wide compartments. Enough space inside. And also comes with a changing mat.

Check out my video below where I show you my latest bag.

Also do check out my previous blog where I tell you what you need to pack in your diaper bag.




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How to use the Ollington St Collection Baby carrier

I have two baby carriers. One is the Evenflo Natural fit baby carrier and the other is the ollington streer collection baby carrier.

I love the evenflo carrier but I cannot make Rani face outwards and see the world.

So I bought this carrier from Ollington street which lets the baby sit facing both inwards and outwards.

So these are the three ways that we can use this carrier:
-Front carrier with baby facing inwards
-Front carrier with baby facing outwards
-Hip carrier

The only issue here is that it has only one, over the shoulder strap. So we need to keep one hand on the baby at all times.

Check out my video below where I show you how to use the ollington st collection baby carrier.

You can buy this carrier here :
Ollington St. Collection Baby Kangaro Carrier - Red

In case you are looking for a seated baby carrier with two shoulder straps you can buy it here:

Tollyjoy 5-in-1 Baby Carrier

Also do check out my previous blogs on baby wearing:
What type of baby carrier do you need
How to use the Evenflo Natural Fit Baby carrier



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How to use the Evenflo Natural Fit Baby carrier

I use the Evenflo Natural Fit baby carrier all the time to carry Rani.

Its definitely a life saver.

You can use the evenflo natural fit baby carrier im three ways:

-Front carry
With the baby sitting comfortably turning towards you, you can do most of your household work with your free hands.

-Hip carry
This gives a different view for your baby and a shift in weight for you. Baby's weight gets balanced when you want to use only one of your hands for any exclusive work.

-Back carry
This position can be used when you want to have some fun with your baby and also when you want your front to be free.

 Evenflo Natural Fit Soft Carrier, Khaki Orange

Check out my video below to find out how to use the evenflo natural fit baby carrier.

I have shown all the three ways of using the baby carrier.

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What type of baby carrier do you need

Baby wearing has definitely turned into a necessity for us moms and dad especially when you do not have any help at home.

I cannot imagine what I would have done without a baby carrier . It has literally saved me from so much effort in life .

I use my baby carriers all the time.

Never compromise on the quality because you find something cheaper specially when you have a baby involved.

Why does it matter ?

 A baby's safety always comes first.

If you do not know, hip dysplasia is a major concern in babies.

The below link will give you more details on baby safety.

International Hip Dysplasia Institute

I consider the below 2 carriers as the best baby carriers:

1. Evenflo Natural Fit Soft Carrier, Khaki Orange

This baby carrier provides you three positions

•  Front carry (baby facing you) 
•  Back carry and
•  Hip carry

I use this carrier both within the house and outside. It lets me free my hands while keeping Rani close to me.


2. Ollington St. Collection Baby Kangaro Carrier - Red

This baby carrier has a seat and also provides three positions

•  Front carry inward facing
•  Front carry outward facing and
•  Hip carry

I use this carrier when I have to take her out or whenever I want her to look outwards.

Do check out my video where I also show you the baby carriers that I use.

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Blog | We went shopping for my little valentine on her first trip to the mall

Rani has never been to a mall. So I thought why not take her out and buy something for her for valentines day.

After all valentines day is around the corner and this is valentines week !!

I was definitely apprehensive the whole time. We can never tell about a baby's mood right.

So I packed my new diaper bag with all the essentials and left for the mall.

I put Rani in her baby carrier . Covered her up with a shawl and took her out to her first experience at the mall.

Well , thats not all!!

She got to taste ice cream too for the first time.

Now , dont jump to any conclusions.  I only let her taste it for one time. That's all. And I could tell that she really loved it!!

Want to see for yourself??

Check out my video here .

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Cooking | How to make Drumstick fries and bitter gourd fries

Today's recipe is one that is a favourite in our house. Drumstick and bitter gourd fries.

Perfect on a cold day or night . Eating it along with rice and dal will give you a complete meal.

Yes, bitter gourd is bitter but that is not a problem .

Marination is key!

The recipe we use for these fries is very simple and easy to make.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup oil

- chopped drumsticks (3 to 4)
- chopped bitter gourd(1 medium sized)

You can fry them separately of course. Bur since we use the same recipe for both I have put them in the same list.

The below Iingredients are to be used as per your taste or liking. Reduce the chilly powder if you don't like it spicy Or increase it if you like it too soicy.

 - 3 tbsp Chilly powder 

 - 1 and half tbsp salt

 - 4 to 5 tbsp rice flour

 - 3 to 4 tbsp rava

 - hing/asafoetida (If powder then 2 tsp)
(If it is in solid form then mix 1 tbsp water with a pinch of hing in a bowl and keep it aside)

Method:

1. Chop the drumsticks and bittergourd .
2. Add chilly powder,salt and hing water or hing powder to this.
3. Let it marinate for half an hour or more.
4. In a container mix the rava and rice flour together.
5. Sprinkle it on the marinated drumsticks and bitter gourd. (You can also do it the other way round by dipping the drumsticks or bitter gourd into the flour and rava mixture. )
6. Take oil in a deep bottomed pan and bring it to boil.
7. Reduce the heat and carefully drop the coated drumsticks and/or bitter gourd.
8. Fry them on both sides.
9. Take it off the heat and serve.

Do check out my video where I show you how to make drumstick fries and karela or bitter gourd fries.

Let me know in the comments if you liked it or if you have tried it.

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Blog| Panasonic Hand Blender MX SS1 Review

Rani has started solids now or maybe I should say semi solids ? They are all pureèd stuff.

We started with bananas at first . And slowly started including rice water and dal water in her baby diet list.

Now we wanted to start feeding rice , vegetables , other fruits.

But , there was a problem.

We cant use a big mixer grinder for small quantities of food and its a hastle to clean it daily.

So , guess what!

My search for the perfect hand blender ensued.

Now , there are a lot of blenders in the market.
Some are coated with plastic and some are stainless steel.

So my considerations before buying were:

1. It should be powerful. Do its job well.
2. I should be able to use it in hot food or directly in the pan.
3. It should be easy to wash
4. It should be easy to use.

I finally found the perfect blender I was looking for :

Panasonic Hand Blender MX SS1

It also came with chopper and whisk attachments , plus a wall mount !!!

This hand blender has a power of 600W and can be used for juicing , making pureès , soups and for mashing food.

The beater can be used for beating eggs, cake batter, dosa batters etc.

The chopper can be used just like a mixer grinder for making quick chutneys and pastes.

And since it is made of steel it can also be used directly in the pan. 

Well I am definitely happy with this purchase and I have recorded a video with my review.

Check out my youtube video below where I show you the unboxing of my new Panasonic Hand Blender MX-SS1 :

You can buy it from the below link on Amazon :
Panasonic MX-SS1 600-Watt Hand Blender (Black)

If you do not want the additional parts and only the blender then you have the option to buy the other version :

Panasonic MX-GS1 600-Watt Hand Blender (White)

Do mention in the comments below if you are planning to buy it or if you would like to suggest it to someone.

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Cooking | How to cook Dalitoy or simple dal tadka (yellow lentils)

Dalitoy is a favourite in our house and if you are from a GSB konkani family then you have most likely eaten it and loved it !

It is not only delicious but nutritious as well , so what are you waiting for ? Go ahead and include it in your diet.

Today I will give you our recipe of dalitoy which is very simple and very tasty at the same time.

Before you start , check out my previous page ,where I tell you how to cook and freeze dal.

Ingredients:

- 2 laddles cooked dal
- water (atleast 2 glasses)
- 4 to 5 slit green chillies

For the seasoning:

- 2 tablesooons ghee or oil
- 1 tablesooon mustard seeds
- a few curry leaves
- dried round red chillies
- dried long red chillies
- hing or hing powder (asafoetida)

You can also use the cooked dal straight away. If you do ,then skip the first two steps below.

Method :

1. Keep the frozen dal outside and wait for it to return to room temperature.
2. Take 2 ladle full of this dal in a container
3. Dilute it with as much water as you prefer. I have added one and half glasses of water .
4. Place it on the stove top.
5. Add green chillies and salt.
6. Once boiled you can check if you want to add more water. You can make it as thin as you like. 
7. Keep it aside.

Seasoning:

Take a bowl and add a pinch of hing and add 2 tablespoons of water to this . Mix well. (If you are using hing powder then skip this step)

1. Place your tadka pan on the stove top.
2. Add ghee.
3. Add the mustard seeds and wait for it to splutter.
4. Once it splutters add the red chillies.
5. Add the curry leaves. (If you are using hing powder add it now)
6. Raise your pan above the gas and switch off the gas.
7. Next add the hing water. 
8. Take this pan and add it directly to the dal.

Your delicious dal is done.

Eat this with rice,chapatis or rotis. 

You can buy the tadka pan/ seasoning pan which I use here :

Prestige Hard Anodised Cookware Tadka Pan, 130mm, Black

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Cooking | How to cook dal (Yellow lentils) and freeze it for later use

Are you a working mom or a working dad or somebody who is very busy , who loves to cook. But you don't have the time or patience to cook ?

Don't worry ! Of course you can order from outside or do some instant cooking with those ready to eat packets you buy in the mall.

Or..

You can think of semi instant cooking ideas like the one I mention in this blog.

All you need to do is half the cooking for your favourite dish. Chuck it in the freezer and use it as and when you crave for it.

You need to spend some time on atleast one day in a week to make something which can be used throughout the week or maybe even more!

Bulk cooking helps reduce a lot of your work and makes life much easy.

Trust me.

There are so many things you can bulk cook and store in the refrigerator or freezer .

Toor dal or yellow lentils is one such item which can be cooked in bulk and stored for the whole week.

Whats more?

Toor dal is very nutritious for you.
And once you have cooked it you can use it in any recipe you choose.

To do this you need :

- 1 glass/cup/pav toor dal
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder


Method:

1. Take one glass of toor dal and add it into your steel container.
2. Wash it well nd add two glasses of water.
3. Cover it with a lid .
4. Take your pressure cooker add around 2 to 3 cups of water and place the cooker plate.
5. Place the container with dal inside the pressure cooker on top of the plate.
6. Place the pressure cooker on the gas stove and switch on the gas.
7. Keep the flame on high .
8. Wait for the steam to start coming out and then put the whistle cap.
9. Wait for one whistle on high heat.
10. Next reduce the heat and count six whistles on low heat.
11. Switch off the gas.
12. Wait for ten to fifteen minutes so that the pressure cooker cools down a bit.
13. Remove the cooker whistle cap.
14. Open the lid and take out your cooked dal.
15. Mix it well with a laddle or a beater.
16. You can directly use this cooked dal for your dish or transfer the contents into a freezer safe container and place it in the freezer.

You can buy the pressure cooker which I use here:
Prestige Deluxe Plus Hard Anodized Outer Lid Pressure Cooker, 5 Litres, Black

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Blog | We bought the newborn to toddler portable rocker for Rani

A baby rocker or a baby bouncer ? A rocker rocks and puts babies to sleep whereas a bouncer stimulates the baby.

Heck. .

I would have loved to buy both, but do baby's really understand that we bought this for their entertainment ?

No. They just want to live the moment !!!!

They are happy even with the smallest of small things and the cheapest of cheap things.

Well. I'm a little budget conscious which is why I would never buy both . Knowing this particular behaviour of babies it would be foolish to spend so much on something which might be used so rarely.

I put a lot of thought before I buy anything for my baby. This time it was for a rocker. They are so expensive at the malls and baby shops.
So I finally bought one on amazon.

Its a rocker which can be easily converted to a chair. It has a vibrating feature. It has a play rod which can be attached or detached , with hanging musical toys and a teething toy . I rarely use this part though, mainly because it comes in the way of Rani's armrest. It can also be folded up to be kept inside.

When I ordered it I got all the parts separately.  But that wasn't a problem . We just a need a screw driver. The screws are given along with the parts. It takes around 10 to 15 minutes to assemble. And your baby's new chair / rocker is ready.

Check out my video where I show you Rani's new rocker which has already been converted to a chair by now.

You can also buy this rocker here:
Saffire Newborn To Toddler Portable Rocker, Multi Color

                      




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Cooking | How to cook brown rice on a gas stove

In our house we usually eat brown rice for lunch and dinner.

It is a staple food in most south indian house holds.
However, you need to know that brown rice takes longer to cook when compared to white rice.

So you need a little patience when you cook this.

Today I will tell you the method we use to cook brown rice which saves our gas consumption.

What you need :

First decide how much rice you want to cook. So if you take one glass of rice , then you need around two glasses of water. i.e double the amount of rice.

Next you need a round bottomed copper layered vessel for best effects. A copper layered container heats up the food faster.

And finally a weight .We use a mortar and pestle set which is kept on top of the lid . You can use whatever you like.

Thats all !!

The method :

1.Wash rice thoroughly.
2.Next mix the rice with the required quantity mentioned above in the right container.
3.Cover with a lid and place your weight on top.
4.Boil the rice on high heat till pressure builds up.
5.Once you see the steam escaping , reduce the heat for fifteen minutes.
6. Switch off the gas and wait for half an hour.
7.Check if water has evaporated. If it has then add some water, so that the rice soaks in it.
8.Switch on the gas on low heat for another twenty minutes.
9. Switch off the gas and wait for another half an hour.
10. Check if your rice is done by mashing it between your fingers.
11.If the rice is not yet done, then repeat steps 7 to 8.
12.Finally strain the rice so that excess water is expelled.
13.Your rice is now ready.

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Make your own Baby's play activity mat | Motherhood

When babies want to play nothing can stop them.

Except the tired parent who tries to restrict their movements.

Oh , thats sad.

Dont do that. Its their time of exploration. This is the time they develop all hand eye coordinations, skillsets , understanding and what not. Brain development occurs at this stage. 

So give them some time to play. Let them unleash their own personalities. 

All you need to do as a parent is provide them the location and the objects that is necessary.

Location :

The floor in your house covered with a protective mat.

Well for the play mat you have so many choices. If you want you can go fancy and buy those expensive play gyms . But lets face it , babies grow so fast. Those play gyms will lose their mojo in the baby's eyes before you can say "play"!!! So don't spend too much on these things. 

If you have some extra blankets , mattresses or bedspreads , that is all you really need. 

Get creative. Fold these blankets/mattresses and cover them with a bedspread . Make sure you maintain their cleanliness too. Just put them out in the sun, once in two days. 

Lay them on the floor. Put your baby down and watch them play !

Objects : 

Duh , their toys of course !! 

There are so many toys out there which are perfect for each baby. You can get as creative as you like. Make your own toys if you like (yes, I did make an origami soft toy for my baby ! )  or buy toys cheap/expensive . Anything goes, as far as they are clean , non toxic , do not pose choking hazardjs and your baby is entertained.

Check out my vlog below where Rani is seen playing on the homemade play mat / activity mat / play gym. . Oh call it whatever you like.

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What should you pack in your Diaper Bag | Reebaby diaper bag (biege) | Motherhood , Maternity , Labor and delivery

Now that your baby has crossed the two month mark , you are slightly more confident in taking your baby out and showing them the world.

And you imagine them saying,  "Hello world ! Here I am with my mom. On her lap. Oh wait , I have to poop , right about now "

Yikes . .

Now stop. Dont worry . If you read this blog before going out then you are fully prepared.

How , you ask?

By packing your diaper bag of course !!!
There are certain things that a mom or dad who takes the baby out , should always equip themselves with.

Below is the list of things that I consider as very much necessary in your diaper bag :

1. Diapers
Keep atleast four of them or more depending on how long you plan to be out.

2. Baby wipes
Buy the smaller wipes packet.

3. Diaper rash cream
If your baby has rashes or you fear of rashes occuring at the wrong time. Just be safe and keep it in your bag.

4. Feeding bottle
If you are formula feeding or feeding expressed breast milk you can keep a milk bottle in the bag for emergencies.

5. Wash cloths
To wipe the baby's thrown up milk. In the initial months babies spit out milk once they are full so you definitely need these.

6. Your wallet and your cellphone
How can you forget your wallet and phone ?

7. A torch
I always keep this in my bag

8. Hand sanitizer
When you hold a baby and you suddenly sneeze or somebody hands you a doughnut. You wouldn't be satisfied with the tissue cleaning that you do. So an emergency hand sanitizer will do your job for the moment

9. Lip balms , sunscreens , makeup stuff or mach stuff for the dad , snacks, id cards etc
Keep your personally preferred things which you consider as necessary when you go out.

10.Your baby's favourite toy
To entertain a cranky baby you need to pack your baby's favourite toy too.

11. A changing mat
For placing your baby while changing the diaper.

12. Extra newspapers or tissues and plastic covers
This you may require to put the soiled diapers / nappies, spilled over clothes , used wash clothes . . you get the idea.

13. A water bottle for yourself
To quench your thirst !

14. Extra clothes for your baby
This include caps,mittens, socks,onesies, dresses and any other item of your liking.

Now you may wonder if there is any particular bag you should carry or any bag would do just fine. Well , this is really upto you.

Let me tell you what I prefer just so you get the idea. If I put everything in one bag with one compartment only then I may have to dig into the bag everytime to search for what I am looking for. However if I have a well compartmentalised bag with functional organisers then it makes my job easy.

Which is why I ended up buying the Reebaby diaper bag in biege. This bag not only looks like a designer bag but it also has lots of compartments which helps me organise my things. There are compartments wide enough to hold diapers as well as the baby wipes. It even has a holder for feeding bottles and water bottles

Whats more ?

You also get a maching changing mat and a bottle cover along with two detachable velcro clips for those who take their babies out in strollers.

You can buy your very own Reebaby diaper bag here:



Check out my video below where I show you my Reebaby diaper bag and how I organise the things in it.

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Blog | Clipping my baby's nails with a nail clipper

The other day I was playing with Rani on the bed and she playfully scratches my face. I realise that my face was stinging ! Then I check her hands.

Guess what?

Her nails have grown again both on her hands and feet ! Oh dear. I have to cut her nails now. I go crazy at the thought !

Cutting her nails have never been easy. I have to distract her with toys . Give her breaks in between and sometimes try and cut it while she is asleep. Yes. Try ! because even in her sleep she somehow realises that I'm cutting her nails and moves her toes and fingers !

Today was one such day where I am on a mission to cut my baby's fingernails and toenails yet again when she is awake !

Buy your own baby safe nail clippers here:
Rikang Baby Safety Scissors With Circular Cutter Head For Baby'S Safety- Specially Designed Scissors For Clipping Your Baby'S Nails

Check out the video to see my struggle and Rani's determination to escape from me !

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What should you pack in your baby's hospital bag - Baby's hospital bag checklist | Maternity, Labor and delivery

So you have packed everything for yourself. What next?

Packing for your baby of course !
So till now you may or may not know the gender of your baby. Thats ok. The below things are more than enough for the hospital. Buying things either pink or blue is not important. Being ready for the big day is what is important.  Pink, Blue who cares.

Just pack the below stuff  in your bag and you are all ready for the delivery.

1. Newborn size diaper pack 
For the baby who is just born this pack of new born size diapers is very essential since the first thing they poop is meconium and they poop quite frequently in the initial days.

2. Baby clothes and accessories :
Baby blanket , Recieving blanket, Sleepsuit,Cap,Mittens,Booties
These are the most basic clothing items a new born needs.

3. Small spoon
To feed the expressed breast milk in case of sore nipples or any other such emergency

4. Baby bedding set with mosquito net
To place it in the hospital cradle or on the hospital bed

5. Baby wipes

Useful for wiping the baby's bottoms in case of potty

6. Changing mat

Used while changing the diapers

7. Baby soap,baby towel

For the baby's bath obviously

8. Baby carry cot 

This is optional. Helpful for new parents to carry their baby around.

9. Baby car seat

This is also optional if you are in India. But a safe option in case you are travelling back home in a car.

Nowadays you get baby car seats which can also function as a carry cot.
Do check these links if you are interested !

Check out my video below:

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Blog | Unboxing Rani's new toys from Amazon

Babies always get bored with the toy that they play with but you cant go around buying new toys for them all the time right ?

Well , I try to do my bit by being as innovative with the toys I buy for Rani. And I do it by buying a new toy for her which can help her engage in new activities. Rani has turned six months old now and this is the best time to introduce new toys which are perfect at this age.

Oh no ! We are not talking Rocket science here. At this stage she just needs some soft toys, toys which make sounds like rattles, teethers, squeaking toys, animal shaped toys . These are some toys which can keep them occupied.

So what do you think I did? Go to Amazon of course!

I found two toys which can do my job.

1. Finger puppets using which you can sing the old mac donald song : See you can also teach your baby a song now !

2. A four in one Lion rattle : It squeaks, rattles , is a soft toy and has teethers!! A four in one toy! Yippee. Am I the mom ? Well who cares. Even I love this toy !

Check out the excitement on Rani's face once I opened the new toys for her !

You can buy these toys too if you want to surprise your little one.

1. Finger puppets:

Anukriti Creations Set of 10 Animal Finger Puppet

 

        

2. Lion rattle:

Baby Bucket Soft Lion Rattle

          

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What should you pack in your hospital bag - Mom version hospital bag checklist | Maternity, Labor and delivery

If you are an expecting mother you need to pack your hospital bag when you are around 28 to 30 weeks . You never know when you may need to go to the hospital.

Having a packed bag will reduce a lot of stress when you are in labor. Do not get overwhelmed with what you need to pack and what you dont. I will help you out with a list of the most basic things you need in your hospital bag.

So what are they ?  You ask ...

I have divided this list into two so that it makes sense to you as to why you actually need them:

A.An absolute must list : You should definitely not miss out on packing these . 

B.Stuff the hospital provides but you should rather get on your own : I guess I made my point with this. 

A. The absolute must list

1. A file
Make sure you carry all the important documents such as scan reports ,blood reports, insurance documents, id proofs etc.

2. Toiletries
Pack a small toiletries kit with soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, facewash, tissues, lip balm and other such items which you use daily.

3. Clothes
Pack some disposable underwears , sleepwear, washclothes and a nice dress for returning home

4. A pair of slippers

If you are induced or waiting for your waters to break then you may have to walk up and down the hospital halls. A comfortable pair of slippers will come handy in this occasion.

5. Nursing cover

To cover yourself while breastfeeding in front of guests if you want or if you dont care then you may skip this.

6. Money/Debit card/credit card
This goes without saying as you obviously need money.

7. Snacks
If you are induced and if you are allowed to eat then having a pack of biscuits in your bag will satisfy your hunger for the moment.

8. An empty foldable bag

To pack the stuff your hospital gives you.

9.Smartphone
Finally you need your smartphone which can do a lot of stuff for you which is why I have combined the below items into one. You are at your liberty to bring these things separately or use your phone.

      1.Torch

      You never know when you may need it .

      2. Camera
      A camera to capture your special moments with the new arrival.

      3.Notepad and pen
      With so much going on you may not be at your best position to recollect things. So a pen and a paper or a notepad application on your phone is sufficient to note down all the suggestions given by your doctor or nurse.
                                               

B. Stuff the hospital provides but you should rather get on your own

1. Bath towel 

My hospital recommended that I bring my own.

2. A pillow , a mattress and a blanket
Though the hospital provides these it is better to bring your own since they are more comfortable

3. Mosquito repelling machine
It is better to be safe in this matter

4. Breast pump
If this is your first time then there is a chance of your nipples getting sore . Having your own breast pump helps in expressing and storing milk.

5. Nipple cream
To apply on sore nipples

6.Lunch box

If your hospital has a canteen , your friend or relative can pack some food in the lunchbox.

These are the most basic items you will need at the hospital. If you like , you can also call up your hospital in advance and check with them if there is anything specific you need to get.

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