Top things to ask your parents to bring from India when you are pregnant

Hi. This is a continuation of our series on navigating a pregnancy in the USA or a foreign country if you are from India. When hormones take hold of you, it may not be easy to remember what to ask for when your mom or a family member comes to visit you or your city. So here are some ideas that worked for us:

Godris or kathas or thick home made baby blankets which are thicker and softer than some of the ones available in the US
Cloth diapers for your baby from India if you want to use for your child. The ones from India are easier to wash or dry.
Your favorite sweets
Post natal foods according to your customs – such as laddoos with Fenugreek (methi), katla and other herbs
Baby jewelry
Traditional Indian clothes for baby
Baby hair oil available in India from Johnson and Johnson if you want to use it
Massage oil for babies and for mom – whatever you use traditionally in your part of India
Loose nightgowns or kaftans
Nightgowns for breastfeeding – in India you can get loose nightgowns with hidden panels and zippers for breastfeeding
Ajawain to make ajawain water for cleansing and help with post natal bleeding