Hospital bags

jjbuttons · Mar 13th, 2012, 06:29 AM

are you packing one for yourself and another lil bag for your baby?

any good bags out there that are not overpriced that you would like to share?

xx

pinkandfluffy · Mar 13th, 2012, 10:50 AM

I had a great pink /purple sports type bag from tesco so maybe a fiver?!

It was fab - had a massive end pocket and two little front pockets so I could separate certain things.

I packed a separate bag for LO - just used the Nappy bag I'd got x

Roxie · Mar 14th, 2012, 06:22 AM

i am just using an old nike rucksack for me and i am using my changing bag as babys hospital bag

i didnt see the point in buying a new bag especially for labour because im tight

and because im tight i didnt see the point in buying a prepacked bag as its much cheaper to do yourself, and you would still have to add a few bits to it anyway

MarcsMrs · Mar 15th, 2012, 11:06 AM

Im just using a holdall & then my changing bag for baby! So far everything seems to be fitting in ok.....but DH will be in everyday so ill leave some of the things in piles with notes on them for him to bring into me if needed!

I also didnt got for a pre-packed bag & I have to say Im enjoying putting all the bits together myself!

jjbuttons · Mar 15th, 2012, 11:45 AM

same i cant wait to start packing!

all the bags i have are small handbags (and a gym bag) but have a bag for the baby its just me lol

maybe primark? hmm

x

rockabillymom · Mar 15th, 2012, 13:44 PM

I just did a small wheelable suit case (i wouldnt do anything you or Dh has to carry youll have enough stuff to carry out). The only thing I was really concerned about having was my makeup, blowdryer and bring the most comfortable clothes you have. Sweat or yoga pants are amazing with a loose T shirt (dont forget a bra I didnt and walked around braless for 2 days it was miserable)

mrsf1234 · Mar 26th, 2012, 09:36 AM

i bought a really cute but super cheap holdall from primark for £9 for the baby stuff and mine will go in my usual overnight bag.

kat2504 · Mar 28th, 2012, 11:46 AM

I'm just using two overnight bags that we already have for when we go away for a weekend or for cabin baggage on a plane.

The first one is for labour and delivery, it has my nightie, dressing gown, slippers, wash bag, hairbrush etc and the first set of clothes for the baby plus a couple of nappies and maternity pads.

The second one is for the ward and has more nightwear, a pair of comfy trousers and a tshirt, lots and lots of maternity pads, a pack of nappies, and four changes of baby clothes.

Lizzie K · Mar 29th, 2012, 13:30 PM

I always packed my own bag. I only used one bag for both me and the baby. I tried to keep it simple since I knew we were going to have to carry more stuff out. I only packed a set of pj's, an outfit to wear home, and toiletries so I could shower for me and an outfit for the baby to wear home. Until time to get ready to leave, I always left the baby in the hospital shirts and used their blankets since those first few dirty diapers always leak and I decided to let that get all over their stuff instead of ours. I only packed my own pj's because I hate hospital gowns and I would buy a new set just to take with me. (I would wear them after, as well, of course, but didn't wear them for the first time until after baby is born)

princess2406 · Apr 4th, 2012, 06:54 AM

I had just the one for mine and baby things. it was from new look and it's leopard print and it was £25. It's a fairly big size bag like a cabin bag you can take on a plane.

Mar 13th, 2012, 06:29 AM	#1
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Mar 14th, 2012, 06:22 AM	#3
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kat2504 BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Country: Posts: 5,299 Thanked others: 135 Thanked 2,943 times in 2,051 posts	I'm just using two overnight bags that we already have for when we go away for a weekend or for cabin baggage on a plane. The first one is for labour and delivery, it has my nightie, dressing gown, slippers, wash bag, hairbrush etc and the first set of clothes for the baby plus a couple of nappies and maternity pads. The second one is for the ward and has more nightwear, a pair of comfy trousers and a tshirt, lots and lots of maternity pads, a pack of nappies, and four changes of baby clothes.
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Lizzie K Active BnB Member mom to four boys Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisville Country: Posts: 487 Thanked others: 9 Thanked 176 times in 151 posts Currently Feeling:	I always packed my own bag. I only used one bag for both me and the baby. I tried to keep it simple since I knew we were going to have to carry more stuff out. I only packed a set of pj's, an outfit to wear home, and toiletries so I could shower for me and an outfit for the baby to wear home. Until time to get ready to leave, I always left the baby in the hospital shirts and used their blankets since those first few dirty diapers always leak and I decided to let that get all over their stuff instead of ours. I only packed my own pj's because I hate hospital gowns and I would buy a new set just to take with me. (I would wear them after, as well, of course, but didn't wear them for the first time until after baby is born) __________________
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