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Key points

  • Pregnancy: a test, a skincare oil, and a supplement only on medical advice.
  • Hospital bag: your clinic's list + postpartum underwear, perineal bottle, nipple cream, breast pads.
  • Breastfeeding: a lanolin cream and breast pads changed often.
  • Baby: liniment, nappy cream, cleansing water, care kit, nasal aspirator.
  • Simple formulas, small sizes for outings, storage away from heat.
  • Pregnacare, Infacol, Bepanthen: always on a health professional's advice.
  • Delivery anywhere in Morocco, free from 300 DH, cash on delivery.

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Quick answer

Mother and baby pharmacy shopping is best done in stages. During pregnancy: a pregnancy test, a skincare oil and, only on medical advice, a supplement. In the hospital bag: postpartum underwear, a perineal bottle, a lanolin nipple cream and breast pads. For baby: liniment, nappy cream, cleansing water, a care kit and a nasal aspirator. Expect to spend from under 100 DH for a liniment to around 1,200 DH for a maternity vanity bag. Everything is in our mother pharmacy and baby hygiene and care departments, for example Lansinoh HPA Lanolin nipple cream 210 DHSee price / Order and Gilbert Liniderm liniment 26 DHSee price / Order.

This guide does not replace advice from your doctor, midwife or pharmacist: ask them about any medicine, supplement or symptom.

During pregnancy: the essentials

The pregnancy test

It is often the very first purchase. The Clearblue Ultra Early Advanced test 153 DHSee price / Order comes as a single test (153 DH) or a pack of 2 240 DHSee price / Order (240 DH), handy if you want to test again a few days later. The leaflet tells you when to test and how to read the result. A positive result or any doubt should always be confirmed by a doctor.

Skincare

The belly, breasts and hips change quickly. Many mums-to-be massage them every day with a skincare oil, for comfort and supple skin. Bio-Oil is one of the best-known oils: according to the manufacturer, it is designed to improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Results vary from one skin to another and no product can guarantee you will not get stretch marks.

Read the ingredient list, ask your pharmacist if in doubt, and stop using a product if your skin turns red.

Supplements: always on medical advice

A pregnancy supplement is not something to choose on your own: your doctor or midwife knows whether you need one and which. We stock the Vitabiotics Pregnacare range, which the manufacturer offers by life stage:

We give no dosage advice: follow the leaflet and ask your doctor or midwife before starting, especially if you already take another treatment.

Intimate hygiene

The intimate area often becomes more sensitive during pregnancy and after birth. Choose a dedicated wash such as Camomilla Blu Intimo Rosa intimate gel 300 ml 149 DHSee price / Order rather than a scented shower gel, for external use as directed. Itching, burning or unusual discharge: see a doctor rather than switching products.

The hospital bag: a checklist for clinics and hospitals in Morocco

Every maternity unit, private clinic or public hospital has its own habits: some provide nappies and first baby care, others do not. Ask your maternity unit for its own list in the third trimester, then complete it with this one. Pack the bag a few weeks before your due date.

For mum

For baby

Papers and practical items

  • National ID card (CIN), pregnancy record, test results and scans, health insurance card.
  • Phone charger, water bottle, snacks and a bag for dirty laundry.

Postpartum: useful products after birth

Postpartum underwear

Bleeding after birth often lasts several weeks. Doomoo Flowly 355 DHSee price / Order briefs are designed for both postpartum and periods, so they stay useful after recovery. Wash them according to the label and have several to rotate.

The perineal bottle

The Lansinoh perineal bottle 122 DHSee price / Order is a soft 360 ml bottle with a nozzle for rinsing the perineum with lukewarm water on the toilet, without bending. Many mums appreciate it after an episiotomy or a tear. Follow your maternity unit's hygiene instructions.

Belly skin

You can go back to massaging your belly with your skincare oil. After a caesarean, wait for your doctor's go-ahead before applying anything near the scar.

Breastfeeding: nipple cream and breast pads

Lanolin nipple cream

In the first days, nipples are often sensitive. Lansinoh HPA Lanolin 40 ml 210 DHSee price / Order is the benchmark: according to Lansinoh it is 100% lanolin with no preservatives or additives, has no smell or taste and does not need to be wiped off before a feed. Biolane lanolin nursing balm 40 ml 92 DHSee price / Order is a more affordable alternative.

These creams bring comfort but do not replace a good latch. If pain lasts or a crack bleeds, see a midwife. Sensitive to lanolin or wool? Talk to your pharmacist.

Breast pads

They slip into your bra to absorb milk that leaks between feeds. Disposable pads are the most practical at the maternity unit: Lansinoh, box of 24 102 DHSee price / Order or Mammia, box of 30 120 DHSee price / Order. Change them as soon as they are damp. For comfortable feeds, see also our nursing pillow guide.

Baby care: the basics

A newborn's skin is thin: few products, simple ones, suited to their age according to the leaflet.

Nappy changes

Oleo-calcareous liniment, a mix of oil and limewater, cleans baby's bottom at each change with cotton wool, without rinsing. Gilbert Liniderm liniment 250 ml 26 DHSee price / Order is one of the best known in Morocco. Mustela no-rinse cleansing milk 200 ml 80 DHSee price / Order is used the same way for face and body.

A nappy cream forms a protective layer under the nappy: Gilbert nappy cream 100 ml 35 DHSee price / Order, Sudocrem zinc oxide cream 125 g 134 DHSee price / Order or Sudocrem Sudosalve 25 g 110 DHSee price / Order for the bag. Bepanthen ointment 30 g 59 DHSee price / Order should be used on a health professional's advice and as directed. A redness that lasts or spreads should be shown to the paediatrician.

Face and hands

When out, Vital Baby Aquaint cleansing water 50 ml 50 DHSee price / Order saves you looking for a sink. Mustela refreshing and styling water with organic chamomile 110 DHSee price / Order refreshes and styles baby's hair after washing.

The baby care kit

It gathers everyday small accessories: depending on the model, scissors or nail clippers, brush, comb, sometimes a thermometer or aspirator. Check the contents on each product page.

See our baby care kits and baby toiletries.

The nose: nasal aspirator

Babies cannot blow their nose. The Belvital manual nasal aspirator 41 DHSee price / Order helps remove mucus when the nose is blocked (see our nasal aspirator range). Clean the tip after each use. If baby struggles to breathe, refuses to feed or has a fever, see a doctor without delay.

Tummy and teeth: ask the paediatrician

Infacol drops 55 ml 130 DHSee price / Order, often searched for as "colic drops", are a medicine: ask your paediatrician or pharmacist before use. For Oralex Junior blueberry toothpaste 35 DHSee price / Order, your paediatrician or dentist will tell you from when and how much to use.

Summary table: which product at which stage

StageProductWhyOur pick
Early pregnancyPregnancy testConfirm before the appointmentClearblue Ultra Early
PregnancySkincare oilMassage, skin comfortBio-Oil 125 ml
PregnancySupplementOnly on medical advicePregnacare Original
Hospital bagStorage bagKeep everything togetherDoomoo Mommy Vanity
PostpartumPostpartum underwearComfort during bleedingDoomoo Flowly
PostpartumPerineal bottleGentle washing without bendingLansinoh 360 ml
BreastfeedingNipple creamComfort for sensitive nipplesLansinoh HPA Lanolin
BreastfeedingBreast padsProtect clothingLansinoh x24
BabyLinimentClean the bottom without rinsingGilbert Liniderm
BabyNappy creamProtect skin under the nappySudocrem 125 g
BabyCare kitNails, hair, small careSafety 1st Arctic
BabyNasal aspiratorClear a blocked noseBelvital

How to choose

  • Simple formulas: a short ingredient list and, where possible, fragrance-free, for baby and for a mum's sensitive skin.
  • The right size: the open-jar symbol on the pack ("6M", "12M") shows how long to use it after opening. To try a product, start small.
  • Travel sizes: for the hospital bag or a Casablanca–Marrakech drive, Bio-Oil 60 ml, Sudosalve 25 g and Aquaint 50 ml fit in a pouch.
  • Age and leaflet: respect the minimum age; for medicines, follow your paediatrician's or pharmacist's advice.
  • A reliable retailer: buy authentic, properly stored products.

Storing products in the Moroccan heat

In Marrakech, Agadir or Fez in summer, temperatures rise fast. Follow the storage temperature on the label, keep creams, oils and supplements out of the sun and never in a car parked in the sun, close bottles tightly and write down the opening date. If the texture, smell or colour changes, stop using the product.

Birth gift and zyara box ideas

For the zyara, the visit to the new mum, a useful gift box is always welcome. Three ideas to put together online or at our Maârif store:

  • Mum's wellbeing: Lansinoh cream, breast pads, Bio-Oil 125 ml.
  • Baby's first care: Babymoov or Badabulle kit, Liniderm liniment, nappy cream.
  • Ready for the maternity unit: Mommy Vanity bag, Flowly briefs, perineal bottle.

Add the optional 20 DH gift wrapping at checkout. Avoid giving supplements: choosing them is the doctor's job.

When to see a doctor

This guide does not replace medical advice. Contact your doctor, midwife or emergency services promptly in case of:

  • Pregnancy: bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, severe headache, sudden swelling, fewer baby movements.
  • Postpartum: increasing bleeding, fever, foul-smelling discharge, worsening pain, sadness or anxiety that does not pass.
  • Breastfeeding: a bleeding crack, lasting pain, a red, hot or hard breast.
  • Baby: fever, difficulty breathing, refusing feeds, unusual drowsiness, nappy-area redness that spreads.

Before any supplement or medicine (Pregnacare, Infacol, Bepanthen), ask your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.

Why buy from La Maison du Bébé

  • Authentic products from recognised brands (Lansinoh, Bio-Oil, Vitabiotics, Mustela, Sudocrem, Gilbert, Doomoo, Babymoov), in stock in Casablanca.
  • Everything in one place: mother pharmacy, baby care and nursery gear in a single order.
  • Showroom in Maârif, with free in-store pick-up.
  • Delivery anywhere in Morocco, free from 300 DH, and cash on delivery or card payment.
  • WhatsApp advice to build your bag or gift box, optional gift wrapping and a newsletter for new arrivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I pack in my hospital bag in Morocco?

Start from your clinic's or hospital's list. For mum: postpartum underwear, pads, perineal bottle, nipple cream, breast pads, front-opening pyjamas. For baby: bodysuits, hat, size 1 nappies, liniment or cleansing water, nappy cream. And don't forget your CIN, pregnancy record and test results.

Which products do I need postpartum?

Postpartum underwear (Doomoo Flowly), a perineal bottle (Lansinoh), maternity pads, a gentle intimate wash and, if breastfeeding, nipple cream and breast pads. Report any worrying bleeding or pain to your doctor or midwife.

Which nipple cream for breastfeeding?

A lanolin cream. According to Lansinoh, HPA Lanolin is 100% lanolin and does not need to be removed before a feed. Biolane balm is an alternative. If pain persists, ask a midwife to check the latch.

How many breast pads should I buy?

It varies: some mums change them several times a day at first, others hardly use them. A box of 24 or 30 is enough for the maternity stay; adjust afterwards.

Where can I buy baby pharmacy products in Casablanca or online in Morocco?

At La Maison du Bébé, on lamaisondubebe.ma or at 93 rue Brahim Nakhai, Maârif, Casablanca. Delivery anywhere in Morocco, free from 300 DH, cash on delivery.

Are the products authentic?

Yes. Our products are authentic and stored in our Casablanca store, where you can see them before buying.

How much does a baby care kit cost?

With us, from 177 DH (Safety 1st Arctic, 6 pieces) to 546 DH (Babymoov Matcha Green), depending on the number of accessories.

Liniment or wipes?

Liniment is applied with cotton wool, without rinsing, and many parents prefer it at home. Wipes help when out; a small cleansing water such as Aquaint is a good compromise for the changing bag.

Can I take Pregnacare during pregnancy?

Vitabiotics presents Pregnacare Original as a multivitamin and mineral supplement for pregnancy. Only your doctor or midwife can say whether you need it: ask them before starting.

Delivery and cash on delivery anywhere in Morocco?

Yes: by our team in Casablanca, by Amana elsewhere. Indicative lead time 24–48 h depending on the city, not guaranteed. Free from 300 DH, pay on delivery or by card.

Can I put together a birth gift box?

Yes. Choose your products online or in store and add 20 DH gift wrapping. On WhatsApp, we help you build it to your budget.

Can I return a pharmacy product?

Exchanges are possible within 7 days according to our conditions; hygiene and pharmacy products may be subject to restrictions. See our Satisfaction guaranteed page.

Sources

  1. BreastfeedingWHO
  2. Recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience (2016)WHO
  3. Hospital bag checklistNHS
  4. HPA Lanolin Nipple CreamLansinoh
  5. Pregnacare BreastfeedingVitabiotics
  6. Bio-Oil official websiteBio-Oil
  7. Liniderm oleo-calcareous liniment (Laboratoires Gilbert)Vidal
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