Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[Blah11]

Okay maybe I'll take a plain vest and babygro then just incase. Don't want to ruin any of her expensive outfits


+ Yeah, you might have a night time labour Paula. I told my OH to pack a little bag for himself with snacks and he said 'no way, il go to the canteen for chips'

 

[Dizzy321]

Seems like each hospital is different then so it would definately be worth checking before you go in.....at mine, they don't bathe LO for at least 12 hours. So I have packed a plain vest & babygrow for her to wear until she gets a wash. I think if you go for a 6 hour discharge, they will bathe LO before you go.

I'm taking a few snacks, because I know that I won't want my OH to leave me if I'm in labour & either of us is hungry! Plus, there's nowhere to get any food between midnight and 7am at our hospital.

did not think that the shop will actually close lol maybe i will take a few snacks then...just last time i didnt and tbh food was the very last thing on my mind

 

[Dizzy321]

Packed my babys hospital bag
i have got -
1 pack of nappies
nappy bags
2 blankets (one thick one, one cellular)
1 pramsuit for way home
6 white vests
6 white sleepsuits
2 cardigans
2 pairs of scratch mits
2 hats
6 bibs
3 muslin squares
1 towel
and 2 dummies (just incase)
does that sound ok? can anyone think of anything i am missing?
xxx

 

[Dizzy321]

forgot to add cotton wool pleats.

 

[WelshGirl]

Sounds like you have everything you need hun!

I'm packing my hospital bag today - v. exciting, but making it all seem very very real!!!!!!!!

xx

 

[Dizzy321]

Sounds like you have everything you need hun!

I'm packing my hospital bag today - v. exciting, but making it all seem very very real!!!!!!!!

xx

it is very exciting isnt it hun! I washed, dryed and ironed them all today they smell lovely! ooo exciting stuff. good luck with packing hun xx

 

[kiwimama]

What is everyone planning to give birth in? I was thinking of buying a cheap nightie?

 

[WelshGirl]

What is everyone planning to give birth in? I was thinking of buying a cheap nightie?

Me too hun - either that or one of my OH's big, old t-shirts.

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

i bought a nice big nightie in asda the other day, 2 for £4 they are nice and long to! my OH is smaller than me so i cant steal his tshirts lmao

 

[Angelmouse]

I laboured with Charlie in a sarong; kept a bit of glamour and dignity whilst allowing easy access, iykwim?! Weirdly I can't bring myself to get rid of it.

My bag is nearly done now anyone think of anything else:

Notes-PJs-Nightie-Dressing gown-Slippers-Nursing Bras-Breast pads-Maternity padsx2-Hairbands-Toiletries-Makeup-Mobile and Charger-Towels-Underwear-Camera-Cash-Clock-Book-Going home clothes-Babygrosx5-Vestsx5-Hat and Mits-Going home outfit-Blanket-Nappies-Cloths-Bum towels-Bath towel-Nappy cream-Bibs-Charlies present from Liam

I think that's everything, I hope so coz I don't think I'd fit anything else in my suitcase.

 

[PixieKitty]

I'm planning on wearing OH's Trivium tee, it's all comfy and it means lots to him... hope he doesn't mind if it gets a tad messy

 

[kiwimama]

What is everyone planning to give birth in? I was thinking of buying a cheap nightie?

Me too hun - either that or one of my OH's big, old t-shirts.

Even tho OH is fairly stocky, I'm not sure my belly would fit under one of his tshirts! We joked when I was around 20 weeks that my belly was now officially bigger than his beer gut!

 

[kiwimama]

I laboured with Charlie in a sarong; kept a bit of glamour and dignity whilst allowing easy access, iykwim?! Weirdly I can't bring myself to get rid of it.

My bag is nearly done now anyone think of anything else:

Notes-PJs-Nightie-Dressing gown-Slippers-Nursing Bras-Breast pads-Maternity padsx2-Hairbands-Toiletries-Makeup-Mobile and Charger-Towels-Underwear-Camera-Cash-Clock-Book-Going home clothes-Babygrosx5-Vestsx5-Hat and Mits-Going home outfit-Blanket-Nappies-Cloths-Bum towels-Bath towel-Nappy cream-Bibs-Charlies present from Liam

I think that's everything, I hope so coz I don't think I'd fit anything else in my suitcase.

FOOD! I have also bought some glucose lollies and some energy drinks (the ones with electrolytes and glucose in them, not the red bull caffienated type ones!) Maybe extra batteries for your camera? Mine always seem to run out at the most inconvient times! Apart from that, sounds like you are set (wish I was...)

 

[kiwimama]

I'm planning on wearing OH's Trivium tee, it's all comfy and it means lots to him... hope he doesn't mind if it gets a tad messy

Think OH would die if I wore one of his precious music tshirts while in labour! Even the ones he has that are all tatty and ripped, he still insists on keeping and when I say I'm going to throw one out he will say "no I'm going to wear that today!" And he will, then back in the cupboard it will go for another 6 months til I bring up the subject of getting rid of it... *sigh*

 

[danni2609]

Im gonna buy some cheapie ones for labour and after!

 

[Angelmouse]

I wont need energy boosters since I'm not going to be labouring (c-section) but I have told OH what he needs to bring afterwards. Y'know, Brie, Camembert, Stilton, Roquefort and a large french stick. I think if I charge my digi camera it should be ok and I'll take my point and click too for emergencies.

Good idea hon thanks.

 

[xjade_edenx]

the main nessesities during labour that i used was: a flannel (for cold water), energy drink, old granny kninkers, two baby gros , a pack of new born nappies, breast pads, maternity towls, pj's, the babys coming home outfit, some clothes for you to come home in, a shawl, i also found hard boiled sweets very useful during contractions.
but i can't really remember any more
but will write up if i do
xxxxx good luck you pregnant ladies

 

[dippy dee]

I'm having a section and this is what i have so far in my bag, have i missed anything?????????????????????????????????????????????
Dressing gown
Slippers
Pyjamas about 3
Toiletries
Mags loades of
Camera and batteries
Mobile charger
Bra’s about 3 or 4
Breast pads
Disposable undies ( i gt 9 pairs )
Sanitary towels
Bath towels
Flannel
Baby blanket
Nappies
Baby clothes ( i put in 4 b'grows n vests)
Cotton wool
Hair brush
Munchies
Juice
Toiletry bag
Money for me
Money for jon
Nappy bags ( for nappies, dirty undies n also sanitary towels etc)
baby mittens, socks and a few hats
O yeah i've also got my v shapped pillow to take in as they are so comfortable when b'f after a section and also for getting comfortable after the section ( i got mine for £7 from argos with a free pillow case)

i've not packed my coming home clothes as i'll get dh to bring them in along with lo coming home clothes and car seat.
I have also washed and put on 1 side some spare things for me and lo so dh doesn't have to go rooting around for them he can just pick them straight up.

 

[Angelmouse]

Sounds like you're pretty much there but don't forget your notes! Not like some certain numpty did with the last one.

 

[dippy dee]

Sounds like you're pretty much there but don't forget your notes! Not like some certain numpty did with the last one.

I'm just like you then i'm always forgetting them when i go for my appointment, my dh is now in charge of my notes