Helpful Tips for the Mama on Bed Rest

Being placed on bed rest is not an easy feat, both for your physical and mental health. We wanted to share a blog post with some helpful tips for the mama who is on bed rest, or for friends and family looking for how to support a loved one who may be spending time on bed rest!

ACTIVITIES:

• Crocheting

• Puzzle books

• Adult coloring books & color pencils

• Card games

• Journal

• Board Games

“Take pictures even if they aren’t glamorous.
I didn’t take any because I felt gross and I was sooooo bloated from my pre e, so I avoided the camera. Now I really wish I didn’t! I wish I had some pictures for down the road when I get to tell Emmy about our journey.”

ENTERTAINMENT

• HDMI adapter for TV

• ROKU

• Power strip for extra outlets

PRACTICAL

• A good set of head phones

• Long phone charger

• Your own pillow and blanket

• Extra comfy clothes and jammies

• Plastic drawer to put clothes in

• Hanging laundry bag for dirty clothes

• Baskets or trays for organizing

• Fan

SELF-CARE

• Chapstick

• Lotion

• Nice slippers

• A humidifier

• Nail polish

• Essential oils & diffuser

• Silk scrunchie

• Silk pillowcase

• Comfy robe

• Shower bombs with essential oils

• Good shampoo and body wash

FOOD

• Uber eats gift cards

• Cut up fruit

• Tea

• Chocolate