What else do I need for hospital bag??

loving_life · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:25 AM

I went shopping today for my LO as I had my sure start grant today.
I got:

160 size 1 nappies (4lb - 11lb)
2 huge bags of cotton wool balls
A pack of cotton wool buds
5 packs of baby wipes
Baby shampoo (Johnsons)
Baby oil
Baby lotion
Baby bath & bedtime bath
Baby soap
Baby top to toe bath
3 0-3 month dummies
Breast pads
Maternity briefs
Normal briefs

The stuff I got was stuff for the hospital bag mainly, I also got some cute clothes, tights, blankets, towels, and a gorgeous sleep bag.

Am I missing anything else that I need to put in the hospital bag? (Obviously won't be taking all the Johnson's stuff, it was £20 in Asda for a big pink case full of it).

Want to get my bag packed soon

xxx

megangrohl · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:29 AM

You might want to bring stuff to occupy you after baby is born like a book or cards or stuff like that. What about a change of clothes/comfy PJs, etc.

lauren10 · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:35 AM

not sure what the hospital provides for you, but how about:

sanitary pads (biggest/most absorbent ones you can find!)
small package of newborn diapers
soap/shampoo/bath stuff for yourself

loving_life · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Oops, I forgot about stuff for me lol. What a dope! Thank you x

megangrohl · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:50 AM

Haha that's ok

shows you are thinking about baby more than yourself which is great! Don't forget sanitary pads and big underwear as you will be sore. Not sure if you get to shower but here we do and I put soap and shampoo and conditioner in my bag

ClaudiasMummy · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Things to occupy yourself!

In my bag, I have a change of clothing.
Maternity Pads/Underwear
Toiletries

For her:
5 x Nappies
Wipes
Sudocrem
3 x Baby Gro
2 x Outfits
Eeyore Pjs (My Mum loves Eeyore, so I wanted to bring them for her first outfit..)
Scratch Mittens/Hat/Socks/Booties
1 Piglet Dummy

jo14 · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM

I just did a huge list last night, broke it down into,what I need for labour/delivery, afterwards and baby, now I just need to pack it all

megangrohl · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:56 AM

Oh yeah nipple and rash cream is good to have too I forgot that one. I've had my bag done since 36 weeks

babyfenway · Apr 13th, 2012, 12:00 PM

Just thought I would mention as you might not realise. Poundworld sell the baby toiletries (johnsons). Don't waste your money buying them in boots or the supermarket. I would return them if you have and get them in pound world and save some money.

I also wouldnt go mad buying clothes new. You can get some excellent bargains on eBay (I got 30 vests and sleep suits on there for £8.)

They are in them for such a short period of time it isn't worth it. I would have a look on eBay and see if there is anything you like and return the stuff you got in the shops.

loving_life · Apr 13th, 2012, 13:01 PM

I have a Poundland here in Cheltenham, I forgot they do lots of baby stuff! Thank you!
Will definitely have a look tomorrow

Mum thinks I should take 2 bags, 1 with my stuff in and 1 with baby stuff in, I was going to put it all in one bag.
How many bags are you all taking??

Apr 13th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#1
loving_life Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,487	What else do I need for hospital bag?? I went shopping today for my LO as I had my sure start grant today. I got: 160 size 1 nappies (4lb - 11lb) 2 huge bags of cotton wool balls A pack of cotton wool buds 5 packs of baby wipes Baby shampoo (Johnsons) Baby oil Baby lotion Baby bath & bedtime bath Baby soap Baby top to toe bath 3 0-3 month dummies Breast pads Maternity briefs Normal briefs The stuff I got was stuff for the hospital bag mainly, I also got some cute clothes, tights, blankets, towels, and a gorgeous sleep bag. Am I missing anything else that I need to put in the hospital bag? (Obviously won't be taking all the Johnson's stuff, it was £20 in Asda for a big pink case full of it). Want to get my bag packed soon xxx

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:29 AM	#2
megangrohl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,314	You might want to bring stuff to occupy you after baby is born like a book or cards or stuff like that. What about a change of clothes/comfy PJs, etc.

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:35 AM	#3
lauren10 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NB Canada Posts: 3,374	not sure what the hospital provides for you, but how about: sanitary pads (biggest/most absorbent ones you can find!) small package of newborn diapers soap/shampoo/bath stuff for yourself

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#4
loving_life Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,487	Oops, I forgot about stuff for me lol. What a dope! Thank you x

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:50 AM	#5
megangrohl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,314	Haha that's ok shows you are thinking about baby more than yourself which is great! Don't forget sanitary pads and big underwear as you will be sore. Not sure if you get to shower but here we do and I put soap and shampoo and conditioner in my bag

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#6
ClaudiasMummy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,067	Things to occupy yourself! In my bag, I have a change of clothing. Maternity Pads/Underwear Toiletries For her: 5 x Nappies Wipes Sudocrem 3 x Baby Gro 2 x Outfits Eeyore Pjs (My Mum loves Eeyore, so I wanted to bring them for her first outfit..) Scratch Mittens/Hat/Socks/Booties 1 Piglet Dummy

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#7
jo14 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,682	I just did a huge list last night, broke it down into,what I need for labour/delivery, afterwards and baby, now I just need to pack it all

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#8
megangrohl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,314	Oh yeah nipple and rash cream is good to have too I forgot that one. I've had my bag done since 36 weeks

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Apr 13th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#9
babyfenway Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 407	Just thought I would mention as you might not realise. Poundworld sell the baby toiletries (johnsons). Don't waste your money buying them in boots or the supermarket. I would return them if you have and get them in pound world and save some money. I also wouldnt go mad buying clothes new. You can get some excellent bargains on eBay (I got 30 vests and sleep suits on there for £8.) They are in them for such a short period of time it isn't worth it. I would have a look on eBay and see if there is anything you like and return the stuff you got in the shops.

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Apr 13th, 2012, 13:01 PM	#10
loving_life Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,487	I have a Poundland here in Cheltenham, I forgot they do lots of baby stuff! Thank you! Will definitely have a look tomorrow Mum thinks I should take 2 bags, 1 with my stuff in and 1 with baby stuff in, I was going to put it all in one bag. How many bags are you all taking??

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