| Hey, so many exciting things to think about!
As far as the breast pump goes, I used an avent hand pump last time and almost ended up with RSI! It's fine when you've got plenty of milk and it all comes out quickly but later on, it drove me nuts and the squeeking- aahhh. This time I have bought an electric medela number that I have heard good things about. It's compact so it will be good for travel aswell.
I didn't buy any formula last time. Where are you having the baby? They should be able to give you advice about what to do if your milk doesn't come in. There will probably be a professional involved if this does happen (midwife, doc etc) so they can advise you at the time.
If you have a sink you can bathe the baby in definitely use it! Makes life so much easier. I used to do on holidays back home and it was great. Much better for your back and much easier to organise.
I'm pretty sure they advise not to cover a sleeping baby's head because the head acts as a temperature regulator, just use more layers on the body if the bub is cold.  |