Nov 21st, 2010, 08:47 AM
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| Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,428 | Hospital bag retail therapy! - *Hospital bag list included*
Well, as i've had a crappy few weeks i decided i'd treat myself today and buy some lovely things for my hospital bag!  When i had Poppy i realised that some small things can make a big difference to how you feel when in labour and just after so today i ordered myself the following:*A beautiful fluffy cranberry coloured towel (a dark towel was so necessary for after i had Poppy!) *Some nice M&S Per Una slippers *A soft but lightweight Per Una dressing gown *Some smellies from The Body Shop. That first wash in my Body Shop Wild Cherry soap after i had Poppy made me feel so much better. Although i couldn't decide between coconut and wild cherry again so i ordered both! All i have left to buy now is the essentials (formula just in case, toothbrush, baby things etc) and some nighties. I feel a little better now!  ETA: I had 2 bags, one for me and one for lo. The things i'd say you need are: Your Bag *2/3 Nighties - i found button down ones best. *A pair of Pj's if you prefer them to nighties for after the birth *Plenty of big, cheap knickers (wouldn't buy disposable ones personally, places such as primark do great cheapies). *Maternity pads *Breast pads *Nursing bra *Slippers *Dressing gown *Warm socks *Eye mask *Ear plugs *Tooth brush & paste *Nice soap *Deodorant (i took roll on in case i was sharing a room as i didn't want to be choking anyone with my spray!) *Face wipes/cleanser *Shampoo & Conditioner *Towel *Brush/Comb *Hair bobbles *Lip balm *Phone charger *Hair dryer/straightners (i didn't take mine but i know lots of others did) *Camera & accessories *Comfy clothes for journey home *Maternity notes!!! Baby's Bag * 2/3 Vests * 2/3 Sleepsuits * 2/3 Hats * Scratch mits * Blanket for coming home * Outfit for coming home * Formula (if you intend to ff, you can buy ready made up mini bottles from larger Boots stores which saves time and effort in hospital. http://www.boots.com/en/SMA-First-In...-100ml_955186/ .) * Nappies * Muslin cloths * Cotton wool (some hospitals don't like you using wipes on newborns) * Nappy sacks * Dummy if you intend to use one * Minature wash things in case you end up bathing lo at hospital. * Towel I know some people take things like their own pillow and water sprays etc but i didn't. Don't forget to have the car seat ready in the car, a woman on the ward with me was all ready to leave at 8pm and her hubby had forgotten to put it in the car! Feel free to add if i missed anything x |
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Nov 21st, 2010, 08:54 AM
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Nov 21st, 2010, 08:54 AM
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Aww yey sounds lovely  I need 2 buy my things i don't even know what i need lol xx
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Nov 21st, 2010, 08:56 AM
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Nov 21st, 2010, 08:58 AM
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DEFO go with a dark towel! |
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Nov 21st, 2010, 09:00 AM
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Oooh I ordered myself a lush changing bag the other day... Lots more room for two bambinos stuff!! It's a mini boden one.. Lime green with blueberry spots! It's so yummy!! I forgot we needed hospital bag ect... I think I'm trying my damn hardest to put giving birth into the back of my head!!  |
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Nov 21st, 2010, 09:02 AM
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Nov 21st, 2010, 09:06 AM
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| Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK Posts: 2,437 | Quote:
oh and dark knickers, OR disposable ones, OR cheapy ones you dont care if they get ruined, as you will bleed, A LOT and will leak onto the knickers whether you are wearing a pad or not lol. a dark pair of PJ's pr a dark nightie is a good buy too. | |
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Nov 21st, 2010, 09:07 AM
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I hadnt even though of things for myself for some reason lol but what you got sounds like it will be heaven after xx
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Nov 21st, 2010, 09:13 AM
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