Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[trishawootton]

Thanks girls you guys have helped alot

 

[trishawootton]

I have just started packing my hospital bags and im am taking:
For Labour Bag:

• Birth Plan
• Hospital Notes
• Nighty
• Socks
• Slippers
• Mints
• Lollypops/Sweets (cause of dry mouth)
• Lip Balm
• Sugary Snacks and Drinks
• Magazines (incase LO decides to take his time)
• Cooling Pads (what ya put on your forhead)
• Facial Wipes

For Babys Bag

• Baby Lotion
• Cotton Wool
• Bibs (Pack of 24 disposable ones and 2Normal ones incase they dont let me use disp ones)
• Full Pack Of Nappies
• Full Pack Of Wipes
• A blanket/Shawl
• A Couple Pairs Of Booties/Mittens/Socks/Hats
• 3 Sleepsuits (incase i have to stay in)
• 2 Sets Of Clothing
• 3 Vests
• Top/Tail Bowl (aint sure if i need to take this yet though will ask MW)
• 2 Bottles
• Formula Milk
• Nappy Rash Cream (Just Incase)
• Baby Brush Or Comb

OH's/My Postnatal Bag

• Breast Pads
• Sanitry Towels (im just getting normal night time ones)
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush (For me and OH)
• Change Of Clothes For OH
• Clothes For Me
• Hair Brush
• Make Up
• PJ's
• Snacks/Drinks For OH (altho might put these in labour bag)
• Loose Change
• Mobile Phones
• 2X Disposable Camera's (1 for labour bag)
• Small Mirror
• Battries (Might be Taking digi cam aswell)
• Anti-Bacterial Gel (The kind what kills MRSA n such other bacteria)
• Bobbles
• 2 Pairs Of Disposable Knickers
• A Few Pairs Of Big Grannie Knickers
• A Support Bra (Supposed to be more comfortable after birth)
• Shampoo And Conditioner
• Soap
• Shower Gel
• Deodrant
• Hotwater Bottle (supposed to be good for pains after)
• 2 Towels 1 For Me And 1 For Baby

I think thats everything lol i might be goin a bit OTT but i prefer to have more than enuf than not enuf

 

[Mrs-N]

umm ive been packing my bag.

ive got
* my bag = small suitcase thingy
* babys bag = changing bag
* carrier bag for babys nappys, milk cotton wool etc.
* CD player that will be loose
* babys car seat.

midwife didnt sound too pleased that i have all those bags.

my bag isnt even finished yet and its full and i havnt even packed anything for hubby.

what do i do if i have too many bags?

 

[x-amy-x]

umm ive been packing my bag.

ive got
* my bag = small suitcase thingy
* babys bag = changing bag
* carrier bag for babys nappys, milk cotton wool etc.
* CD player that will be loose
* babys car seat.

midwife didnt sound too pleased that i have all those bags.

my bag isnt even finished yet and its full and i havnt even packed anything for hubby.

what do i do if i have too many bags?

I had the same minus the CD player.

Take what you think you'll need. Ultimately, you'll have your own space in delivery suite and labour ward, if you choose to fill it with your stuff, then so be it!

xxx

 

[Mrs-N]

well its not that i have over packed but the hospital i am going to doesnt supply anything so i need to take it all.

 

[x-amy-x]

Then don't worry about taking too much. My hospital was the same. I went through a pack of nappies while i was in there! I used almost everything i took, and still needed more bringing up.

xxx

 

[clairebear]

i have a bag for me a bag for baby and a bag for dh x

 

[Baby-Love]

I have had my bag(s) packed for the past 8 weeks.. I still have a few weeks left.
According to my due date...maybe the baby has other plans.

However, we have 2 huge bags.

Mine and Mr's.

* Care plan/Pregnancy notes.
* List of numbers to call.
* 2 digital cameras/USB cord to upload on to the Laptop.
* Battery charger and rechargable batteries.
* Laptop with downloaded movies for Mr to watch and laptop charger.
* Nightdress.
* Ankle socks x 2.
* Underwear.
* Sanitary pads.
* Breast pads.
* Makeup.
* Hand cream/face cream.
* Hairbrush.
* Hand mirror.
* Outfit to come home in for myself and Mr.
* His PSP and charger for his pleasure.
* Pack of cigarettes and a lighter for him.
* Lip balm.
* Multi Vitamin tablets x 3.
* Toothbrush & toothpaste for myself and Mr.
* Shampoo.
* Small hairdryer. What? I want to look kinda presentable when I come home.
* Snacks. ...which I have more or less demolished.:"> ...I must replace.
* Hair bobbles/headband.
* Phone card to call mother in England.
* An extra pillow with an old pillowcase and Febreze sprayed on it.. I love the smell.
* Towel and face cloth x2 for myself ..and him.
* Mobile phones/chargers.


I think that's it... off the top of my head.


Baby's Bag

* Bodysuits/onesies x4.
* Receiving blankets x3.
* Hats x2.
* Socks x2.
* Mittens x2.
* Coming home outfit x2.. Can't decide on which. One for Newborn and 0-3months.
* Dummy/pacifier x2.
* Bottle - even though I am planning on breastfeeding.
* Sleepsuit x2.
* Changing mat.. travel one. Came with my maternity bag.
* Milk/formula.
* Car seat.

We get free nappies/diapers and wipes here, at the hospital.. What ever the baby doesn't use of a full bag, we get to take home. So that is a few less things to pack.

I know I over did it.. I don't care though. I'd rather be over doing it, than missing out on something..
It always feels like I am missing something..

Maybe I have.. oh well.

 

[clb1982]

Hi

Crazy question but how big is your hosital bag and where did you get one from/ what make etc?

 

[Mrs-N]

Hi

Crazy question but how big is your hosital bag and where did you get one from/ what make etc?

mine is just a small suitcase. i think its the size you can take as handluggage on a plane but maybe a size bigger than that.

 

[Baby-Love]

Hi

Crazy question but how big is your hosital bag and where did you get one from/ what make etc?

My holdall is rather big...I bought it from Argos a few years back.
I have a baby bag from Wal-Mart... Basically Asda.. comes with a travel nappy/diaper mat, bottle carrier, mobile/cell phone bag.. Quite nifty, too.

 

[Nikkinoonoo]

Something I was really pleased I had with me was a handheld fan. The pre and post natal wards I was on were so warm I went thru 6 batteries with my fan. Might come in handy for you girls too xXx

 

[Baby-Love]

I don't think I can fit anything else in my bags...lol

I am always thinking of new things to put in.

 

[clairebear]

i didnt use any of the books or things i planned to read when i was in labour i was hurting to much and then once baby was here i had my handsful, muslins are very useful though i used mine all the time whilst breastfeeding x

 

[sammie18]

Wow thats ALOT of things, Do you really need all of that stuff? LOL

I have just started packing my hospital bags and im am taking:
For Labour Bag:

• Birth Plan
• Hospital Notes
• Nighty
• Socks
• Slippers
• Mints
• Lollypops/Sweets (cause of dry mouth)
• Lip Balm
• Sugary Snacks and Drinks
• Magazines (incase LO decides to take his time)
• Cooling Pads (what ya put on your forhead)
• Facial Wipes

For Babys Bag

• Baby Lotion
• Cotton Wool
• Bibs (Pack of 24 disposable ones and 2Normal ones incase they dont let me use disp ones)
• Full Pack Of Nappies
• Full Pack Of Wipes
• A blanket/Shawl
• A Couple Pairs Of Booties/Mittens/Socks/Hats
• 3 Sleepsuits (incase i have to stay in)
• 2 Sets Of Clothing
• 3 Vests
• Top/Tail Bowl (aint sure if i need to take this yet though will ask MW)
• 2 Bottles
• Formula Milk
• Nappy Rash Cream (Just Incase)
• Baby Brush Or Comb

OH's/My Postnatal Bag

• Breast Pads
• Sanitry Towels (im just getting normal night time ones)
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush (For me and OH)
• Change Of Clothes For OH
• Clothes For Me
• Hair Brush
• Make Up
• PJ's
• Snacks/Drinks For OH (altho might put these in labour bag)
• Loose Change
• Mobile Phones
• 2X Disposable Camera's (1 for labour bag)
• Small Mirror
• Battries (Might be Taking digi cam aswell)
• Anti-Bacterial Gel (The kind what kills MRSA n such other bacteria)
• Bobbles
• 2 Pairs Of Disposable Knickers
• A Few Pairs Of Big Grannie Knickers
• A Support Bra (Supposed to be more comfortable after birth)
• Shampoo And Conditioner
• Soap
• Shower Gel
• Deodrant
• Hotwater Bottle (supposed to be good for pains after)
• 2 Towels 1 For Me And 1 For Baby

I think thats everything lol i might be goin a bit OTT but i prefer to have more than enuf than not enuf

 

[clairebear]

i didnt take half as much and i was in for 4 days in the end dh only had to bring me an extra nightie and some baby grows for jack x

 

[Roxie]

hope you dont mind but im printing out some of your lists




XX

 

[thelilbump]

Something I was really pleased I had with me was a handheld fan. The pre and post natal wards I was on were so warm I went thru 6 batteries with my fan. Might come in handy for you girls too xXx

thats a really good idea

*noted*

 

[Jinty]

So!! After looking at this thread a good couple of times I decided to do my own list.

Might be a bit early but i like to be organised

Just wondering if you guys could go through my list and see if I've missed anything out Thanks xxx

Me:
PJs
Dressing Gown
Slippers
Bras
Sanitary Towels
5 pairs of Cheap Underwear
Dark towel
Loose comfortable day wear
Socks
Breast Pads
Hot water bottle - for after pains
Clothes for going home
Water spray to keep cool during labour

Wash Bag:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Small handy hairbrush
Flannel
Deodorant
Cleansing Wipes
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Hair Bands

Baby:
Pack of Nappies
3 Sleepsuits
2 Sets of clothing
Baby Wipes
Baby Lotion
Baby Blanket
Booties x2
Hats x2
Socks x2
Mittens x2
Dummys x2
Muslim Squares x2
Cotton Wool
Going Home Outfits - for boy and girl -unsure of the sex

Other Bits:
Pregnancy Notes
Camera
MP3
Portable Gaming Console + Charger
Snacks + Drinks
Loose Change
Dirty Laundry Bag
List of important phone numbers

Might be too much! But oh well! At least I'll be prepared!
xxxx

 

[x-amy-x]

you might want to pack a few extra pairs of underwear for you and a couple more sleepsuits just in case. Newborns can be very sicky. Also, you might leak quite a bit and its always nice to be able to change into a clean pair of knickers

xxx