Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[PixieKitty]

Hairbrush!!!
Hehe sorry, one of the obvious things I forgot to stick on the list

I need to get a decent sized bag for all my stuff... any ideas girls?

 

[elm]

Hairbrush!!!
Hehe sorry, one of the obvious things I forgot to stick on the list

I need to get a decent sized bag for all my stuff... any ideas girls?

I wanted a lovely girly weekend bag but I've ended up with a little pull along suitcase in a very manly grey colour (it was only about £15 and is loads more practical for use after it being my hospital bag!!!).

It looks a bit big but I know once I start putting things in it it will be full in no time!

x

 

[dippy dee]

Oooooh I can't WAIT to start packing
So far I have this list:

Fluffy dressing gown to keep me warm and decent
Nursing bra
Several pairs of comfy knickers
Sweats & baggy tee's
Shampoo/conditioner/shower gel/toothpaste/toothbrush
Facecloth
4 bottles of frozen water, 1 bottle frozen juice
Snacks
Change and list of phone numbers
Newborn nappies
Babywipes
Cotton buds
Maternity notes
Magazines/books for entertainment
Baby blanket
Maxi-pads
Water spray bottle
Pillow & old pillow case
Slipper socks
Baby-oil for massage

Think that's it... the list is on my laptop at home haha, that's from memory ^

old nightie for giving birth in, breast pads, baby clothes and coat for lo, mmmmmmmmmmmm that's all i can think of for now. Isn't it exciting getting it all ready, i've packed, unpacked and packed mine over and over again

 

[dippy dee]

Hairbrush!!!
Hehe sorry, one of the obvious things I forgot to stick on the list

I need to get a decent sized bag for all my stuff... any ideas girls?

There's a post on i here that i did a few pages back with the bag i've got, if not pound stretchers have got a bit of a sale on their pull along suit cases and they have some lovely multi coloured stripey ones that are lovely.

 

[PixieKitty]

Weeee thanks girls!
And oh god, can't believe I forgot baby clothes!

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

i still havent packed i really need to i dont even know wy i havent, i go to i get the bag out from under the bed put like 1 or 2 items in then put it back, theres a few bits in there but not even half done lmao

 

[dippy dee]

Weeee thanks girls!
And oh god, can't believe I forgot baby clothes!

don't worry it's better than forgetting the baby

 

[WelshGirl]

i still havent packed i really need to i dont even know wy i havent, i go to i get the bag out from under the bed put like 1 or 2 items in then put it back, theres a few bits in there but not even half done lmao

You told us last week you were gonna get it finished by now !!!!!

xx

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

pmsl i know i know i will do it, i have babys snowsuit in the washin machine as i type lol i will have to get it done, cutting it pretty fine now lol but its unlikely hell be here for a while anyway pmsl

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

right thought id do some of my case tonight, heres what i have in my case and what i still need to add to my case, tell me if im forgetting anything please

In My Case
First size booties
1 outdoor hat and mittens
2 pairs baby socks
2 bottles, 2 newborn teats (sealed in box)
2 small cartons sma gold
20 maternity towels
cotton wool
bepanthen
toothbrush + toothpaste
nipple spray and cream
shampoo and conditioner
deodorant
5 pairs knickers
1 pair pj's
nightie (for givin birth in)
3 X newborn baby grows
4 X first size sleepsuits
wetwipes
1 bra
hairbrush
10 breast pads
shower gel
nappies
first size snowsuit
talc
hand sanitiser
baby shampoo
first size cardigan
2 hats
2 pairs mittens
blanket for baby

Still Need To Put In Case
Slippers
bath towel
clothes to wear home
camera
2 flannels
dressing gown
car seat
socks for me

 

[dippy dee]

Hi hun do they not provide lo's milk at the hospital? I know they do at most of them, also don't bother putting nipple creams in as i doubt you'll need them for the little amount of time you'll be in hospital ( are you breast feeding?) other than that brill list glad you are nearly all packed xx

 

[Shifter]

Hi hun do they not provide lo's milk at the hospital? I know they do at most of them, also don't bother putting nipple creams in as i doubt you'll need them for the little amount of time you'll be in hospital ( are you breast feeding?) other than that brill list glad you are nearly all packed xx

I think a lot of hospitals are phasing out formula provision, so that the NHS isn't seen to be promoting it.

I know I've never done this before, but I can't imagine needing nipple cream so soon after the birth. Don't you have to be breast feeding for a while before soreness happens? And that's only if LO is having trouble latching on.

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

Hi hun do they not provide lo's milk at the hospital? I know they do at most of them, also don't bother putting nipple creams in as i doubt you'll need them for the little amount of time you'll be in hospital ( are you breast feeding?) other than that brill list glad you are nearly all packed xx

my hospital dont provide anything for baby or you hun you have to take everything yourself, which is understandable its not really there place to lol, yea i will be breast feeding if i can but i couldnt last time so thats why im taking bottles and milk with me, and i want to be sure i have the cream so i dont get the same problem as last time bleeding scabbed up nipples lmao and i dont know how long ill be in because im high risk and have to have blood thinning injections so they may want to keep me in to monitor my bleeding

 

[dippy dee]

Hi hun do they not provide lo's milk at the hospital? I know they do at most of them, also don't bother putting nipple creams in as i doubt you'll need them for the little amount of time you'll be in hospital ( are you breast feeding?) other than that brill list glad you are nearly all packed xx

my hospital dont provide anything for baby or you hun you have to take everything yourself, which is understandable its not really there place to lol, yea i will be breast feeding if i can but i couldnt last time so thats why im taking bottles and milk with me, and i want to be sure i have the cream so i dont get the same problem as last time bleeding scabbed up nipples lmao and i dont know how long ill be in because im high risk and have to have blood thinning injections so they may want to keep me in to monitor my bleeding

gosh can't you tell i've not had a baby for a couple of years i'm one of them horrid moms who have the bad pregnancy but after the section all is amazing and lo's latch on brill, sleeps well etc etc
I hope you manage to bf this time, i to have to have blood thinners, i have fragmin and will have it after for 8 weeks
Good luck girls

 

[o0oCharlieo0o]

Hi hun do they not provide lo's milk at the hospital? I know they do at most of them, also don't bother putting nipple creams in as i doubt you'll need them for the little amount of time you'll be in hospital ( are you breast feeding?) other than that brill list glad you are nearly all packed xx

my hospital dont provide anything for baby or you hun you have to take everything yourself, which is understandable its not really there place to lol, yea i will be breast feeding if i can but i couldnt last time so thats why im taking bottles and milk with me, and i want to be sure i have the cream so i dont get the same problem as last time bleeding scabbed up nipples lmao and i dont know how long ill be in because im high risk and have to have blood thinning injections so they may want to keep me in to monitor my bleeding

gosh can't you tell i've not had a baby for a couple of years i'm one of them horrid moms who have the bad pregnancy but after the section all is amazing and lo's latch on brill, sleeps well etc etc
I hope you manage to bf this time, i to have to have blood thinners, i have fragmin and will have it after for 8 weeks
Good luck girls

lmao thanks hun i really hope i can bf this time, i only lasted 3 days last time but only one nipple even got any colostum and i just couldnt do it, i dont know what blood thinners ill be having this is all new to me i didnt have them with my 1st baby, they didnt know about the blood clots in my family then lol, but im having blood thinners as precaution as my mum and my aunt have both had blood clots

 

[Pyrrhic]

I'll add this to my birth story but I just wanted to pass onto you girls what I wanted in hospital:

eye mask (the wards lights were way to bright when I was induced)
ear plugs (you'll still hear your LO, just not all the other babies down the hall)
hot water bottle (My LO was back to back so I had a lot of back pain)
maternity pads (my unit provided some but got arsey when I hadn't brought enough)

 

[dippy dee]

Girls if you could see the size of my hossy bag it looks like i've packed for the ward but knowing i'm going to be in for so long i want my luxuries and more.

 

[aurora32]

I'll add this to my birth story but I just wanted to pass onto you girls what I wanted in hospital:

eye mask (the wards lights were way to bright when I was induced)
ear plugs (you'll still hear your LO, just not all the other babies down the hall)
hot water bottle (My LO was back to back so I had a lot of back pain)
maternity pads (my unit provided some but got arsey when I hadn't brought enough)

Did they actaully let you use your hot water bottle? as i took mine last baby i had and even though i was only using it for the after pains and it was only water from the tap so not that hot i was abruptly told i culdnt use it as hospital policy didnt allow??

 

[dippy dee]

Well i've just got home last night and i was allowed to use my mobile in the day room for calls and texts in my bed if i wanted but no chargers were allowed along with straighteners and hair dryers.
The biggest thing i would say take is stuff to stop the boredom i forgot my ds and after reading all the 2 year old magazines i was so bored all i did was sleep and eat lol, i know when harley is born it'll be different but something to stop boredom is the most important, empty the hossy bag of breast pads and nighties and fill with ds, magazines and puzzle books hehe

 

[Blah11]

Stll not finished mine