The following is a list inspired by a fellow midwife who hands these kits out to underserved families.
Birth Kit
Large Backpack
2 pairs of large women’s underwear
5 washable menstrual pads
Peri bottle
Rain poncho
Emergency blanket
Meal bar
Electrolyte drink
Bottle of water
Bottle or prenatal vitamins
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Bar of Soap
Bed Pad
2 Pairs kitchen gloves
Gallon Ziploc bag(for placenta)
2-4 Hand towels
Washcloth
4 safety pins for diapering
Baby sling or carrier
6 Washable diapers
1 disposable diaper
2 t-shirts or onesies
2 flannel receiving blankets
2 baby nighties
Bunting bag
Baby hat
2 pairs of small socks
Family Cloth Kit
Ziploc bag for holding kit
Bar of laundry soap
Peri bottle
Hand towel
12 clothespins
12 feet paracord
Bar of handsoap
15 5x5 flannel family cloths per person
