I've been having a "purgefest" at my house, going though old papers and such (pray for dh

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In the process, I found my old birthing supply list. Thought it might be helpful to some of you.
1 oral thermometer for mother
1 rectal thermometer for baby (or just one thermometer with probe covers)
1 bottle of isopropyl alcohol
1 ear bulb syringe (2 oz. or 3 oz. capacity)
2 plastic squeeze bottles or peri irrigation bottles (8 oz capacity)
1 box overnight maxi sanitary napkins (unopened box)
1 bottle Betadine antiseptic (8 oz minimum)
2 dozen STERILE 4" x 4" gauze squares (Steri-Pads, Topper Sponges, etc.)
1 box STERILE cotton balls
1 tube STERILE lubricating jelly ("KY," "HR," etc.) or unopened bottle of vegetable oil
2 STERILE PACKS for use at delivery:Directions: Place 4 towels (or equivalent absorbent cloths) in the bottom of a large paper grocery bag with 1 washcloth on top. Seal bag closed with tape. Put in 200 degree oven with a pan of water underneath them and bake for 2 1/2 hours. Store packages unopened.
Do this no more than 1 month before expected due date.
18+ disposable underpads (large size 24" x 36")
1 shallow basin or pan for placenta -- plastic dishpan works well
1 crock pot -- for warm compresses
1 extension cord for crock pot
1 flashlight -- with new batteries
1 roll paper towels
4 washcloths
1 hot water bottle or heating pad -- to alleviate back pressure during labor
1 disinfectant (like lysol) for bathroom area
2 phone number cards
(keep one by your phone and one in car or purse -- include numbers of all members of your birth team as well as emergency numbers)1 enema bag or "Fleet" saline enema
1 medium or heavy weight plastic sheet for mattress protection
1 plastic to cover floor if you have carpet, etc. (shower curtain or drop cloth will do here)
1 roll duct tape for securing plastic
4+ pillows, and plastic bags or zipper cases to cover them
plastic bags for trash, and laundry
planned lighting -- plenty of light
appropriate food and beverages for laboring mother
watch or clock set to the accurate time
4+ receiving blankets
2 cotton hats for baby
1-2 Hot/Cold soft gel packs (approx 5" x 10")
flexible straws