Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Infant Night Time Checklist

Please note that all my experiences is based purely on personal from having twins. (a boy and a girl).
All comments / questions are appreciated and I will be happy to respond.

A typical list of things that you need to get you through the night:
* The numbers are per baby, so multiple by 2 if you have twins

  • 2x mattress protectors
    • (In case of twins sleeping together it's a good idea to have two protectors side by side to simplify changing the bedding)
    • Cheap option is LEN from IKEA (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40143304/)
  • 2x mattress sheets per baby (for twins in same bed, use two side by side)
  • Pack of wet tissues - preferably with warmer
  • Pack of soft tissues
  • 10x Diapers per baby (They might use different ones, even with twins) - More Info
  • 2x burp cloth
  • 3x wiping cloth (more absorbent then soft tissues)
  • Night light (additional light for changing table might be useful)
  • 4x sets of change clothe
  • 2x blankets or sleeping sacks
  • Hand sanitizer (you probably wont have time to run to the bathroom every time)
  • Diapers dispenser bag (you can use anything just to hold dirty diapers while you change them)
  • Sterilized pacifiers if you use them
  • Cotton balls, saline solution, med kit, etc

Feeding - infant eating schedule is unpredictable, for us every two hours worked. We were breast feeding and if they didn't take it well then top it off with pumped milk.
  • Few sterilized clean bottles with nipples and caps - just in case
  • Pumping machine + gear all sterilized and ready
  • Pumping cleaning wipes - those save time at night
  • Bottle warmer (just be careful not to overheat)
Food to last through night, assuming that you don't have much help at night time:
  • Lots of water
  • Lactation tea (We make some in advance and keep it in thermos) - mix with whole milk half/half before drinking
  • Yogurt / kefir or anything else
  • Berries / dried fruits / fresh fruits / nuts / etc - clean and in ziplock or container ready to eat




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