Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[thelilbump]

Thanks Tootsie.

I was thinking of starting getting the bits now. I've wrote out my list of things to pack. So will get my bag's and start I think. It's better being prepared than rushing on the last minute, lol.

i started thinking about my bags at 30 weeks and creating a list. It gave me time to go out and get the bits i needed that way. I didn't pack properly till just the other day because i kept changing my mind as to what i was taking lol. It also propmted me to start washing LO's clothes aswell.

 

[Luhweez]

I havent got my bags yet but i've divided up everything im taking with me to the hospital and was wondering if you girls think it sounds about right! because although theres site after site and list after list of what is recomended and what other people bring i still need the reassurance!

For me i have:-
2 nighties & 1 pair pjamas.
Slippers
Dressing gown
20 Maternity pads
10 Disposable underwear
Nipple cream
Showergel/shampoo
2 Towels
Toothbrush/Paste
Change of clothes to come home

For bump:-
5 Vests
3 Sleepsuits
3 Pairs socks
2 Pairs booties
2 Hats
Shawl
28 Pack Nappies
Cotton wool balls/pleats
Small pack of wipes
Outfit to come home in

Car seat ready for bump's dad to put in, and then he can just bring whatever he wants

am i missing anything?

 

[gemmie1985]

i packed to nighties, lots of maternity pads used loads, sweets for james to keep him going tho the nite, hospital has milk if your not breast feeding, paper knickers are horrible gem x

 

[bambikate]

eeeeek I think I'm gonna pack at 30 weeks to be super-organised and then it's done. Luhweez that sounds like a pretty good list, maybe some snacks and drinks too? x x

 

[manclass82]

Sanitary towells as some hospitals are funny about providing them, take around 10 nappies in, they will give you some.

Clothes for the baby, although the midwives will probably swaddle them for days. Light clothes for you and plenty as you may bleed loads and those wards are really hot.

Take tea in for your partner as the hospital are tight asses and only give you food and drink no matter how long your partner has to sit there.

I suggest taking in pens and paper, you never know if you will want to write anything or record your thoughts (trust me Gas and air does strange things to you!!!)

Cotton wool, wipes and creams for you, also any nice wash stuff you want as you will want to freashen up afterwards. Other than that its up to you.

Hope that helps xxxxx

LUH your lists sounds perfect, Oh and make sure Dad or family bring plenty of chocolate for afterwards...the amber nectar!

 

[charliebear]

I've just packed LO's hospital bag, will probably add some blue stuff tho, just dummy's to steralise and add last minute! Just mine to do at the weekend! x

 

[joeo]

ive just started packing bits away, but do you take 2 bags 1 for you 1 for baby or take it all in 1??

So far I have packed :-

2 Nighties
Pack of 5 disposable knickers
Pack of breast pads
Shower gel
tooth brush
tooth paste

To get: -

Shampoo
nursing bra's
going home clothes
slippers
dressing gown
PJ's
comfy clothes (track suit bottoms etc)

For baby packed: -

5 vests
3 baby grows
coming home clothes
hat
nappies

To get: -
Cardigan
Blanket
Cotton wool

If anyone can think of anything I have missed please say so.

 

[Tootsie]

i think some take 2 bags so it's easier to find the bits yu need but personal preference remember you still need a bag for the labour ward too.

As for missing anything i can't see anything i'd really add except deoderant, possibly make up incase you need to spruce yourself up for those first photo's remember you'll have done all the work and may look tired.

 

[joeo]

Thanks Tootsie, will add some deoderant. Think will take a couple of bags and try and split into the before and after somehow lol

 

[xXDonnaXx]

I'd take more disposable knickers,just incase. Cause i've heard you bleed alot,so you'll be changing them alot?.....I'm a first timer, so don't take me on if i'm being silly.

 

[Becky]

everyone is telling me its too soon to start packing mine, has anyone else that is around my time!?!

x

 

[didda]

I haven't done mine yet, although lots have people keep telling me to! I have bought some bits but it's not packed!

 

[Mervs Mum]

everyone is telling me its too soon to start packing mine, has anyone else that is around my time!?!

x

I started packing mine at 30 wks. My sister said she read somewhere thats the right time to start. It took me a couple of weeks to get it all togther - new pyjamas, maternity/breast pads etc. So I dont think its too soon to start it Becky. Mine's still not totally done coz I dropped our camera so that needs to go in once its back from being repaired.


x

 

[Becky]

ill start a list then!!

x

 

[alice&bump]

i've done my list and most things are kinda in there, but nothing's concrete yet lol!

 

[Tootsie]

i went and bought a few bits i was missing for my bag today, Tesco's have really cute mini toiletries in their holiday isle so i picked up shampoo, conditioner and deoderant that means there is alot more room in the bags too coz i'm not taking lots of full sized products

 

[wilbrabeany]

i went and bought a few bits i was missing for my bag today, Tesco's have really cute mini toiletries in their holiday isle so i picked up shampoo, conditioner and deoderant that means there is alot more room in the bags too coz i'm not taking lots of full sized products

Thats a good idea noticed loads of lil travel toiletries in sale in sainsbury's..gonna get me some now.xx

 

[luvbunsazzle]

thats a good idea about the mini toiletries, also as i live opposite the hospital, if i did have to stay in longer, then OH can just top up easily!!

Im starting my hospital bag at the end of this month.

 

[Rayven]

I've already started packing mine. And as for not letting you use baby wipes, they can kiss my a*se!!! lol I know cotton wool and warm water is better for a newborns skin - and if its just a wet one then thats what i'll be using, but the first poo can be horrendous and from experience i can honestly say i don't think cotton wool and water is going to do the job.
As for everything else its all the standard stuff - nappies, wipes, baby sleepsuit, going home outfit (for bubs and me) washbag, slippers, pjs etc......but i am adding for this time round my mp3 player (sorted out with relaxing and fav tunes because labour can be LONG ), water spray (cos it gets damn hot in those delivery rooms) & snacks and drinks (because i was pretty much left all day with nothing to eat and drink last time round!)

 

[Luhweez]

might be a silly question, but do you think they would allow us to bring ice pops for snacks?