I don’t know when to start prepping stuff

I am due at any point (according to my doctor I am now full term so she gave me the green light to come in if I’m experiencing anything labor wise) BUT I don’t know when to sterilize/wash bottles, binkies, etc. I’ve sterilized everything once already but I want to know if I should do it again and when I should start washing bottles. I don’t want to not be prepared, but I don’t want to be too prepared and have to do it all over again when baby boy is here.

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I started packing my own bag about two weeks ago. Just finished it yesterday and my birth plan and legal documents. Packed his hospital bag also this week and i just washed his bottles and pumping items and I’ll sterilize them this week and keep them covered and safe somewhere. I am 38 weeks as of today . FTM

ok! So I’m not crazy 😭🤣 I’m definitely sterilizing them again and washing them but wasn’t sure when to do it.

I’m a food safety manager for a food factory, and at every place I’ve worked, we say the lines need to be re-cleaned and sanitized if we haven’t used them for 24 hours after cleaning. So I follow that rule with bottles and pump parts at home too.
If they’re already clean and kept somewhere to avoid dust, resterilizing won’t take much time when you get home with baby.

what legal documents do I need to bring? I didn't even think of that...

maybe soon just to be sure and store them in a sealed container that’s clean also or new ziploc bag or something like that ? Should be fine if it’s been stored properly.

well for me. I’m bringing my ID . Paperwork from the clinic to be able to fill out financial documents so Medicaid can pay for the delivery since I dont have insurance. Other than that don’t think much tbh

Legal docs just bring your drivers license and your partners / or some form of government ID, your insurance card

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