Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[charliebear]

I've popped two packs (20 pads in total) in my bag!! I hope its enough!!

 

[pinkfairy]

im really worrying about my hospital bag! its been 5 years since i had my son. i cant pack my stuff incase i need some of it because i have another 8 weeks! im worrying way to much!!!!

 

[Blob]

I forgot to take mine in I hadnt packed it and ended up with bugger all...oppps!! OH had to pack me stuff and bring it in and i stayed in 3 nights ooopsssiiii

 

[bambikate]

do you need a hairdryer to dry your hair after a shower or do they have any at hospitals? My hair would take hours to dry on its own? x x

 

[WelshGirl]

do you need a hairdryer to dry your hair after a shower or do they have any at hospitals? My hair would take hours to dry on its own? x x

Check with your hospital hun - mine don't provide any, and you aren't allowed to take one in either......they won't let you use anything you need to plug in 'cos of health & safety.

xx

 

[bambikate]

thanks sweetie I'll find out x x

 

[nessajane]

oh thats a good question about hair dryer!! ill have to find that out too!! my hair when left to dry alone is a big no no!! i hope we can take straightners in too

 

[bambikate]

oh thats a good question about hair dryer!! ill have to find that out too!! my hair when left to dry alone is a big no no!! i hope we can take straightners in too

That would be ace! lol x x

 

[WelshGirl]

oh thats a good question about hair dryer!! ill have to find that out too!! my hair when left to dry alone is a big no no!! i hope we can take straightners in too

That would be ace! lol x x

Get some gas powered straightners!!! I have - 'cos at least then once your hair dries, you can straighten it if you want!! I've bought some, just 'cos my fringe goes a bit wild if I don't straighten it!

These are the ones I have; They work fairly well, although only on little bits of hair at a time. Better than nothing though!!!

https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Prod...hteners|10199690/Trail/searchtext>BABYLIS.htm


xx

 

[x-amy-x]

Lol, you will all look so yummy. I looked like CRAP when i left the hospital. Felt like it too mind. Nearly passed out in the lift coz it kept going up and down and back up again lol

 

[bambikate]

oh thats a good question about hair dryer!! ill have to find that out too!! my hair when left to dry alone is a big no no!! i hope we can take straightners in too

That would be ace! lol x x

Get some gas powered straightners!!! I have - 'cos at least then once your hair dries, you can straighten it if you want!! I've bought some, just 'cos my fringe goes a bit wild if I don't straighten it!

These are the ones I have; They work fairly well, although only on little bits of hair at a time. Better than nothing though!!!

https://www.argos.co.uk/static/Prod...hteners|10199690/Trail/searchtext>BABYLIS.htm


xx

ooh thanks hub great idea x x

 

[babyboy08]

Is three bags too many to take? (That's including the baby's bag) I mean I'm going in Monday night to be induced so I probably won't have the baby till tuesday. So I'm probably going to be in the hospital three to four days and I feel like I'm over packing, but I need that stuff! lol

 

[WelshGirl]

Is three bags too many to take? (That's including the baby's bag) I mean I'm going in Monday night to be induced so I probably won't have the baby till tuesday. So I'm probably going to be in the hospital three to four days and I feel like I'm over packing, but I need that stuff! lol

Could you seperate out your stuff, and leave some in the car? That way, your OH or whoever could bring in the extra stuff if/when you need it?

xx

 

[Michy]

Really need to start organising my bag this week, is there a list somewhere I can follow?

 

[Samo]

Really need to start organising my bag this week, is there a list somewhere I can follow?

i have just been skimming through this thread and making a list in notepad of things. my list is rather long now . rather than just look at one list though, seeing various ideas and multiple lists, you may find tidbits here and there and you can create your own list.

 

[Pyrrhic]

I keep seeing maternity pads on hospital lists - is this not something that hospitals give out?

 

[Pyrrhic]

Found this list online - its huge!

LABOUR BAG ESSENTIALS

maternity notes
birth plan
Energy snacks for you + partner!
rounds of sandwiches
old t-shirt / nighty x 2
flannel
lip balm
flip flops
glucose sweets
water / cooling spray
mini fan
batteries for mini fan
bottled water to drink
essential medication for you
essential medication for your partner
mobile, charger + change for phone
telephone list
hairbrush
lycra hair band and hair bobbles etc
fully charged camera
newborn vest
newborn sleep suit
baby hat
baby cardi
1 pair scratch mitts
1 pair baby socks
2 or 3 newborn nappies

LABOUR BAG OPTIONAL EXTRAS

tens machine
socks, you may get cold feet!
plain massage oil (eg sweet almond oil)
magazines / books for you
magazines / books for partner
Ipod, mp3 player, fully charged!
homeopathic labour kit
refreshing wet wipes
small hot water bottle for pain releif
small speakers for mp3 player
relaxation tapes
Mini shower Gel / soap
sponge / flannel
mini shampoo
mini conditioner
mini tin of vaseline
moist toilet tissue
face creams / body lotion
toothbrush and mini toothpaste
make up essentials
mirror
aloe vera gel

OVERNIGHT BAG ESSENTIALS

cool comfy nightwear to last 3 days
big cotton granny pants…lots
slippers / comfy shoes
money and a debit / credit card
ear plugs
snacks for after labour
notebook and pen to note baby's feeds etc
maternity pads / big sanitary towels
comfy going home outfit

OVERNIGHT ESSENTIALS FOR BREAST FEEDERS

nursing bras
breast pads
breastfeeding compatible nightwear
nipple cream
Breast Pads

OVERNIGHT BAG OPTIONAL EXTRAS

lavender oil
arnica tablets
chocolate

BABY BAG

vests x3
sleep suits x3
Cardigans x 2
Pack of nappies
Scratch mitts x 3 pairs
Socks x 2 pairs
Soft bibs x 3
hat
muslin squares
cotton wool
super cute going home outfit
going home blanket
super cute teddy / soft toy

GOING HOME

Car seat: make sure you and your partner know how it works!

 

[polo_princess]

My word thats a hell of a lot of stuff!!

Im pretty much keeping mine down to the essentials. I dont plan on being in for more than 48hrs tops, and if i need anything else my mum lives 2 mins from the hospital, i'll send her out to get it lol.

Definatley packing a small make up bag in with my stuff though!!

 

[Pyrrhic]

It did just remind me that I need to type out my birth plan though

 

[Kazzap]

I took loads of stuff - everything on the lists - and didn't use half of it. Ended up wearing hospital gowns the whole time as it was easier and the hospital provided diapers and maternity pads etc. i was in for 2 days after the c-section.