Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[mummy to be]

Hi there ladies... so is there a list somewhere where i can just print it out and tick things off or????
I am thinking i migh start getting things ready....
Or is it too early?

 

[Winafred]

I don't think you'd be to early to pack your bag. You're in third trimester and technically could be heading to the hopsital at any time.

 

[krissie1234uk]

I wish I'd got this done sooner! Would you guys mind having a look through what I've got and pointing out any things I might need/not need?

For me (In a little wheelie suitcase thing):
3 x Nighties (1 button down one)
1 x PJ bottoms
1 x Thin dressing gown
2 x Thick socks
2 x Nursing bras
5 x black knickers
10 x disposable knickers
22 x maternity towels (1 pack of the big thick ones, 1 pack of boots thin ones)
3 x pairs of disposable breast pads (need more but want the individually wrapped ones)
1 x Tube nipple cream
1 x Sample wipe pack (In case I feel sweaty and want to freshen up a bit)
Toilettries (Toothbrush & Paste, face cloth, deoderant, shampoo, conditioner, soap etc)
1 x Towel
1 x Hairbrush and bobbles
Lip balm
Coming home clothes - tracksuit bottoms, loose fitting top and socks.

For Baby (In changing bag):
1 x Pack on size 1 nappies (27 pack)
3 x Sample size 2 nappies
1 x Sample wipes
Cotton Wool and q tip things
Washable change mat
5 x Vests
5 x Sleepsuits
2 x Scratch mits
1 x Pramsuit thing to come home in
1 x Knitted blanket
Antibacterial Hand gel

Phew, it seems like a lot when I write it down. I'm hoping I won't be in too long, probably just overnight.

Anything I've missed?

 

[Shifter]

I wish I'd got this done sooner! Would you guys mind having a look through what I've got and pointing out any things I might need/not need?

For me (In a little wheelie suitcase thing):
3 x Nighties (1 button down one)
1 x PJ bottoms
1 x Thin dressing gown
2 x Thick socks
2 x Nursing bras
5 x black knickers
10 x disposable knickers
22 x maternity towels (1 pack of the big thick ones, 1 pack of boots thin ones)
3 x pairs of disposable breast pads (need more but want the individually wrapped ones)
1 x Tube nipple cream
1 x Sample wipe pack (In case I feel sweaty and want to freshen up a bit)
Toilettries (Toothbrush & Paste, face cloth, deoderant, shampoo, conditioner, soap etc)
1 x Towel
1 x Hairbrush and bobbles
Lip balm
Coming home clothes - tracksuit bottoms, loose fitting top and socks.

For Baby (In changing bag):
1 x Pack on size 1 nappies (27 pack)
3 x Sample size 2 nappies
1 x Sample wipes
Cotton Wool and q tip things
Washable change mat
5 x Vests
5 x Sleepsuits
2 x Scratch mits
1 x Pramsuit thing to come home in
1 x Knitted blanket
Antibacterial Hand gel

Phew, it seems like a lot when I write it down. I'm hoping I won't be in too long, probably just overnight.

Anything I've missed?

Yikes!

I don't have any direct experience yet, but I would say that you probably have more than you will actually need there.

3 nighties AND PJ bottoms might be excessive.

5 pairs of knickers and 10 pairs of disposables sounds like a lot too.

I also doubt you'll need nipple cream too quickly after the birth, but experienced bfers may correct me there.

5 vests and sleepsuits for baby seems a lot too. I'm taking 3 of each and don't expect to use all of them.

Also never seen changing mat on anyone's list before.

 

[mummymadness]

Krissie hun you seem very prepared well done .

I would say you have everything you need on your list .

I take 2 nighties and 1 set of pjs but 3 doesnt sound too bad you never know lol .

If your taking 5 pairs of your own knickers i dont think you will need 10 disposables allso maybe just a couple .

Im taking a travel changing mat Holly hun , I never did with Layla ... And trying to change them first very black type tar poos on a hospital bed is very very difficult .
The only option you have hun is your own bed or babys bed so them travel changing Mats like the type you get in your changing bag come in real handy .

Good luck . xxx .

 

[Shifter]

Im taking a travel changing mat Holly hun , I never did with Layla ... And trying to change them first very black type tar poos on a hospital bed is very very difficult .
The only option you have hun is your own bed or babys bed so them travel changing Mats like the type you get in your changing bag come in real handy .

Good luck . xxx .

Ooh, ok, thanks

 

[mummymadness]

Your very welcome hun .
I never ever realised untill i went in with layla , Its one of thoose things i never thought about . xxx .

 

[krissie1234uk]

Thank you! I'll take out some of my knickers - I was taking normal ones just in case the disposables are yucky and uncomfortable. Might just take 1 pack of disposables and a few of my own.
Thought would be a good idea to take 3 nighties too because I will be wearing at least one in labour and then at least one after. If one gets messy and I want to change then I have the option.
Baby clothes - I was only going to be taking a couple of each but after reading other people saying they were taking 6 of each I thought I'd rather be safe than sorry. OH doesnt drive so its going to be harder for him to nip home and get things.

I feel better now thats all done, and if no one thinks I'm missing anything all I need now is breastpads. Thank you guys, I don't know what I'd do without being able to get advice from you!

 

[jms895]

I never thought of packing a changing mat!!!
All mine is packed now other than my clothes to come home in, nursing bras and birthing book and CD

 

[lolly101]

I wish I'd got this done sooner! Would you guys mind having a look through what I've got and pointing out any things I might need/not need?

For me (In a little wheelie suitcase thing):
3 x Nighties (1 button down one)
1 x PJ bottoms
1 x Thin dressing gown
2 x Thick socks
2 x Nursing bras
5 x black knickers
10 x disposable knickers
22 x maternity towels (1 pack of the big thick ones, 1 pack of boots thin ones)
3 x pairs of disposable breast pads (need more but want the individually wrapped ones)
1 x Tube nipple cream
1 x Sample wipe pack (In case I feel sweaty and want to freshen up a bit)
Toilettries (Toothbrush & Paste, face cloth, deoderant, shampoo, conditioner, soap etc)
1 x Towel
1 x Hairbrush and bobbles
Lip balm
Coming home clothes - tracksuit bottoms, loose fitting top and socks.

For Baby (In changing bag):
1 x Pack on size 1 nappies (27 pack)
3 x Sample size 2 nappies
1 x Sample wipes
Cotton Wool and q tip things
Washable change mat
5 x Vests
5 x Sleepsuits
2 x Scratch mits
1 x Pramsuit thing to come home in
1 x Knitted blanket
Antibacterial Hand gel

Phew, it seems like a lot when I write it down. I'm hoping I won't be in too long, probably just overnight.

Anything I've missed?

Yikes!

I don't have any direct experience yet, but I would say that you probably have more than you will actually need there.

3 nighties AND PJ bottoms might be excessive.

5 pairs of knickers and 10 pairs of disposables sounds like a lot too.

I also doubt you'll need nipple cream too quickly after the birth, but experienced bfers may correct me there.

5 vests and sleepsuits for baby seems a lot too. I'm taking 3 of each and don't expect to use all of them.

Also never seen changing mat on anyone's list before.

Holly I am taking 5 vests and sleepsuits too....its best to have too many. They have a habit of puking or pooing in clean clothes too often!!!!

 

[passengerrach]

i cant wait to get mine packed i know whats going in it i just havnt got all the stuff yet (no money lol) and i still need to wash it all lol

 

[Dizzy321]

I have packed my travel change mat as changing the first nappy can be difficult lol and I have packed 6 vests and 6 sleepsuits, never know how many changes baby is going to need.

 

[WelshGirl]

Can I just add that 5 sleepsuits aand 5 vests sounds fine to me.........Olivia got thru 4 of each in 24 hours!!!!!

 

[aurora32]

I wish I'd got this done sooner! Would you guys mind having a look through what I've got and pointing out any things I might need/not need?

For me (In a little wheelie suitcase thing):
3 x Nighties (1 button down one)
1 x PJ bottoms
1 x Thin dressing gown
2 x Thick socks
2 x Nursing bras
5 x black knickers
10 x disposable knickers
22 x maternity towels (1 pack of the big thick ones, 1 pack of boots thin ones)
3 x pairs of disposable breast pads (need more but want the individually wrapped ones)
1 x Tube nipple cream
1 x Sample wipe pack (In case I feel sweaty and want to freshen up a bit)
Toilettries (Toothbrush & Paste, face cloth, deoderant, shampoo, conditioner, soap etc)
1 x Towel
1 x Hairbrush and bobbles
Lip balm
Coming home clothes - tracksuit bottoms, loose fitting top and socks.

For Baby (In changing bag):
1 x Pack on size 1 nappies (27 pack)
3 x Sample size 2 nappies
1 x Sample wipes
Cotton Wool and q tip things
Washable change mat
5 x Vests
5 x Sleepsuits
2 x Scratch mits
1 x Pramsuit thing to come home in
1 x Knitted blanket
Antibacterial Hand gel

Phew, it seems like a lot when I write it down. I'm hoping I won't be in too long, probably just overnight.

Anything I've missed?

Yikes!

I don't have any direct experience yet, but I would say that you probably have more than you will actually need there.

3 nighties AND PJ bottoms might be excessive.

5 pairs of knickers and 10 pairs of disposables sounds like a lot too.

I also doubt you'll need nipple cream too quickly after the birth, but experienced bfers may correct me there.

5 vests and sleepsuits for baby seems a lot too. I'm taking 3 of each and don't expect to use all of them.

Also never seen changing mat on anyone's list before.

I dont think that is excessive at all as i went through 2 pj bottoms in about 1/2 an hour after i had my last one due to the bleeding as you can bleed very heavily and the pad doesnt always contain it all, id say you are well prepaired with what you have on your list.

 

[Shifter]

I asked the MW at my antenatal class last night about whether we should bring a changing mat and she looked at me like I was mad. She said there is no need.

So I suggest checking with your hospital before carting unnecessary things around.

 

[mummymadness]

Not sure what m/w thinks holly hun .I promise Changing a bum on your bed is difficult hun .
My changing mat is a tiny little fold away thing that takes no room at all , I see what she means about taking space up etc but the one i got free with my pampers/huggies pack the green and red polka dot one is soooo tiny .

Either way im sure you will cope hun. xx .

 

[Shifter]

Thanks for the tip MM hun. She said people change the nappies on the baby's cot, which is what I had assumed would happen. But each hospital is different, for sure, that's why I reckon it's a good idea to check directly with them to see what they think will be necessary.

 

[krissie1234uk]

To be honest, the changing mat comes with my changing bag anyway and this is what I'm taking all babies things in. Its tiny and takes up no space whatsoever. Thanks though, I will check with the midwife, but I see no harm in taking it - if it makes my life easier then its worth it!

 

[Winafred]

I finally packed my clothes in the hospital bag. I guess I left it a little late. I had already packed some nightgowns but I really hate sleeping in them. I just packed them for the birth. I packed 3 pairs of cotton capri's, 1 pair of trackies, 4 t-shirts and 10 pairs of black undies. The clothes are all loose since I don't think any of my pre-pregnancy jeans will fit and I'm NOT wearing my full panel jeans home. The undies might be overkill but if I'm bleeding I don't want to wear dirty undies. ICKY!!!

 

[Logiebear]

My changing mat is a tiny little fold away thing that takes no room at all , I see what she means about taking space up etc but the one i got free with my pampers/huggies pack the green and red polka dot one is soooo tiny .

E.

What pampers/huggies pack was it hun?