Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[TashaAndBump]

Well done, Aqua.

I'm stuck at needing to pack my hospital bag - it still has stuff in it from when we moved from the B&B to our bungalow - I've not had the time or willpower to get up and do it again yet!

I'm probably having a home birth now anyway, but it's best to have one packed just in case I go early or my iron levels don't keep up......... Must get on it really, but can't say when I actually will...

 

[goldlion]

I'm still putting off the stuff for me and my partner. Sooooo lazy! I best get at it soon, though. At least the baby is ready! lol

 

[coz]

ive just started my bag but waiting to get paid next week to put in last bits xxx

 

[clairebear]

i have started today gettting little pits ready x i know its early but best to be prepared x

 

[Louisa K]

Packed mine and babies bags, just encase!!

Got loads of travel size stuff from superdrugs.. Saved lots of space in my bag!!

 

[luckyme225]

I have my list ready of what I need now I just have to get my lazy butt to pack it.

 

[TashaAndBump]

I have *finally* packed everything... (My labour-scare the other day certainly got my arse into gear!) I'm now taking a suitcase and a rucksack with me. My mother thinks I'm taking too many blankets but I want a cute shawl to wrap her in for photos and a blanket for her at night time if we have to stay over night and a cuter one for when we take her home - I don't think that's too many, do you?

Wish I didn't have to go to hospital for the birth, but am definately looking forward to taking our gorgeous little baby home with us.

 

[staceyp]

yeh i have heard a pack of nappies; but my question is if im going to use cloth nappies; should i take them in to get the hang of it all (as this is first time bubby) or use both? or use disposables?

 

[Amy-Lea]

My bag has been packed since i was 32 weeks i think!
I have:

2 nighties, just incase i soil my first one a while b4 i give birth.
2 Pairs of PJs
1 Pair of 'Day PJs' incase I stay in
Dressing Gown
Slippers
Towell
Sharing babies johnson toiletries just put in my toothbrush, deodrant, toothpaste, flannels, breastpads, maternity pads,bobbles,stretchy hairband.
Socks and under wear

A baby grow suit set inc hat/shoes etc for first born
A outfit for visitors
A coming home velour babygrow
A coming home light snowsuit
3 night time baby grows
numerous bibs and mits
24pk of pampers
a pk of 2 dummies
Digital Camera
Birth notes
cuddly toy
think thats it , probly more

 

[xxleannexx]

ive finally packed my bag, jus got a few bits n bobs to add, nothing major though. ive had to write a list of things pick up when in labour as i cant pack everything as i still using them.

 

[Linzi]

I packed my baby bag a couple of weeks ago. Just got to do mine, but I think Ill leave it a few weeks.

2 sleepsuits
2 bodysuits
2 hats
2 pairs of scratchmitts
2 pairs of soft bootie shoe things
Baseball cap
24 pack of nappies
cotton wool
baby wipes
baby oil

I think thats it, doesn't seem like a lot. Im not planning on staying more than a night lol. I HATE hospitals.

xxx

 

[loubieloulou]

bibs and lots of them! newborns can be sick and plenty after feeds or if they are on medicines i didnt pack enough!! and i didnt pack enough baby grows either as the sick went everywhere, so i am gonna pack more babygrows as they can go through about 3 a day! i took so much last time thinking i was over packing but i used it all and needed extra x

 

[goldlion]

I've officially PACKED!! Woohooo. DH and I just went through everything and packed a fairly large bag full of stuff-- looks like we're going on a vacation for a week.

BABY:
1 going home outfit
3 sleepers
3 pairs of socks
3 hats
3 receiving blankies
1 comfy blanket
1 pack 40 newborn diapers
1 pack wipes
2 bibs
3 onesies
2 bottles and liners
2 soothers
nail clippers
brush/comb
1 snowsuit (just in case)
teddy bear

DH and I:
nursing pads
shampoo and conditioner
pads
mini deodorant
toothpaste and toothbrushes
q-tips
baby record book and pen
candy and gum
lip balm
slippers for both of us
digi camera and camcorder
panties/socks
change of clothes for hubby
batteries
robe
pj pants x3
nursing top and 2 maternity tops
sports bra
swim shorts for hubby
ipod

I know it looks like a lot, but because we live in a different town then where we're giving birth, going back home to pick stuff up isn't an option. Best to over-pack!

I'm just glad it's all done...

 

[AquaDementia]

glad you are all set, now all you need is little aspen!

 

[loubieloulou]

lauren_16 i recommend some bibs for feeding and winding time you will need some and some johnsons top to toe wash for the 1st bath.
well done thou i think you have everything ticked off, oh and ur right a pack of nappies is always good, there is plenty of changing to do!

 

[MrTashaAndBum]

I recommend buying a few bottles of water a couple of weeks before and freezing them - Tasha found them most useful.

 

[TashaAndBump]

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! I thought I was SO prepared when it came to this one. What I hadn't prepared myself for, though, was that I might not just be spending one night in hospital My poor family were running around picking things up for me and baby from the store and bringing me clean clothes and things from home all week!

 

[AquaDementia]

What were the things you were missing Tasha?

 

[TashaAndBump]

Well, I only had 2 spare pairs of undies for a start! (I needed about 10). And if you only have 2 packs of maternity pads packed and you end up staying more than 2 days, you'll probably need more - you bleed a hell of a lot! I also hadn't packed my breast pump - which was essential; a) I could express milk for Anna while she was in SCBU and b) I couldn't get Anna to latch onto my right breast at first so it became incredibly full, engorged and painfull, so I was expressing from it to ease the pain and hardness. I also had mostly packed clothes in 0-3 months with a few in newborn - well Anna was so tiny that even new born clothes drown her; I had everyone rushing around to stock up on early baby clothes for us! Also, make sure you pack breast pads, lots and lots of breast pads - even if you don't leak - you do not want to be caught out if you have breasts like mine that just pour continuously, which leads me nicely to, make sure you pack spare tops - If you're anything like me you'll wake up soaked from breast to tummy every morning! Also, you're gonna want lots of showers/baths - pack more than one towel. Ummm... snacks - either during labour or right away after you are gonna CRAVE energy-full snacks - chocolate and, and chocolate, bananas and more chocolate And on the topic of food during labour, you're gonna need lots of drink - labour is thirsty work - I reccomend freezing several bottles of water and taking them with you to sip throughout the whole thing - they were like gold-dust for me. I also somehow managed to forget Anna's little hats and my deoderant - so there was lots for people to fetch me while i was stuck in colchester general!

 

[clairebear]

ok i packed my bag this weekend (got worried talking to some mums at the hospital today)

here we go

slippers
2 nightdresses (one front opening)
socks
cheap cotton knickers
dressing gown
toliletries
hair bands
lipsalve
books and a few mags
breast feeding bra (getting in the next few weeks)
breast pads
sanitry towels
dark coloured towel
clothes to come home in

baby blanket
pack of newborn nappies
5 body suits
3 sleepsuits
cotton wool
baby lotion
wet wipes
muslins
botties
socks
scratch mitts
hat
outfit for trip home

having to get camera fixed so thats not in it yet
change for phones and coffee machine for DH
phone numbers of important people


am i missing any thing xxxx