Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[Linzi]

Mmmm shame Jack Daniels isn't clear, that's me screwed!! I was having real bad cravings last night for a JD & Diet Coke with ice and a slice of lime!!

ARGH!!!!

Well... it's clear (i.e. its not cloudy) but it's not like see through colour. If that helps

Toria - I don't think you'll need to. I got a list from the hospital and they're not on their. They wouldn't take up too much room though if you wanted to be safe.

xxx

 

[AquaDementia]

"No way I am wearing that hospital gown." Someone jinxed herself!

 

[bev309]

Seeing as I was in & out of hospital in 7 & 1/2hrs I hardly touched anything in my hospital bag! The only things i did use were my nighty to give birth in, my shower gel & deodorant to clean upafterwards (had washed & straightened my hair in morning whilst having contractions & didn't need re-doing), 2 nappies, one babygro (DS wore this home too seemed a bit silly to put a 'going home' outfit on!), a pair of scratch mittens - agree with Aqua on this one - baby nails are lethal - a bib & a hat.
Would strongly suggest you take some bottled water just in case you go into labour quickly like I did, as labour makes you unbelievably thirsty I didnt have time to stop & get some on the way to hospital & had to wait until they got me some in the birthing suite - which took them forever for some reason - although they didnt stop bringing jugs afterwards I would pack some chocolate or similar too, as after the birth I was really shakey for ages until I ate something - luckily it was breakfast time when I gave birth so I had jam, toast oj & coffee, but you can't guarantee they'll have something there to eat if you need it.
Oh & don't forget your notes

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

seen as im 37 weeks i should of really sorted this alot sooner ! but im missing loads i think if i write it up can some one point out what im missing ?! prolly sound a little stupid now, but ive got a complete mental block.

BABY
1 muslin square.
3 bibs
2 little hats - diff sizes
2 pair socks
2 pair scratch mits
3 baby vests
3 sleep suits
12 nappies
cotton wool

For me -
1 pair pj bottoms
1 nightie
1 open fronted nightie
1 pack maternity pads + breast pads
nd i just brought some slippers.
5 pairs disposable briefs- anyone know is these are any good ?
thats all. i know, i must be missing loads but i cant think what !! help x

 

[sonny]

How about towels for you and bubs?

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

i was thinking that but my midwife said not to take any :\ . think they must want us to use the hospitals ? x

 

[Nikkinoonoo]

Maybe a nursing bra if you're thinking of BF and don't forget your wash bag and baby blanket/s xXx

 

[Linzi]

i was thinking that but my midwife said not to take any :\ . think they must want us to use the hospitals ? x

We were told not to bath baby until his cord thingy drops off? Just to top and tail him until then. I guess the hospitals will probably have towels you can use if it turns out you do need them

xxx

 

[x-amy-x]

i STILL havent packed my labour bag... i'll be coming home in the nuddy at this rate.. or a hospital gown

 

[sonny]

Hehe i've been shite at that too.Did the baby one a while ago.
Only just started mine yesterday after having some pains over the weekend suddenly thought "hmm maybe now would be a good time"

I have a baby changing bag for my LO then i will have a small wheely case and a small rucksack to fit all my stuff in including food etc
Is this looking excessive? as i really think its just the bare essentials i have packed and will go with.Dont want the hospital to think im moving in.

 

[x-amy-x]

I have the baby's bag done which is just the changing bag. I have 0% of my bag done

So the baby will be ready to come home... but same can't be said for me. Lol

 

[Linzi]

Well Ive still got a bit to do with both of ours. I only just managed to redo his this weekend, and mine is still half empty. Should probably do it really.

xxx

 

[x-amy-x]

Should probably do it really.

xxx

Naarr... our site is back up... we dont need to do anything anymore

 

[sonny]

Naarr... our site is back up... we dont need to do anything anymore

very true

 

[clairebear]

i havent sorted any clothes out for myself yet think ill get mum to bring me up some trackie bottoms and a t shirt dont really care what i look like to come home x

 

[Linzi]

I found out yesterday I couldn't take my straighteners with me and I was gutted. Matt laughed at me, but I NEED them to function!!!

xxx

 

[supernurse]

Why can't you take your straightners???

 

[Linzi]

They have to be PAT tested or something

xxx

 

[debs1]

I've only just joined the third tri but sat whilst at work yesterday and read though this thread and found it full of helpfull info. So much so i went and had a look at some breast pads this morning in Mothercare and couldn't decide between extra thick and ultra thin so bought a box of both as the lady in the shop knew as much as me. So now i've just got my nursery list completed i've started a new one for our Hospital bags!

 

[AquaDementia]

you will def need EXTRA EXTRA thick breast pads when your milk first comes in.