Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[jms895]

Nappy bags are yes like little bags to wrap up and put your dirty used nappies in, wrap them up and throw them away xx

 

[katycam]

ooh i didnt think of nappy bags! i shall get some

 

[xxxjacxxx]

Ok, I shall look on the net then....thanks

 

[Arcanegirl]

I have a list in my magazine, ill get it written up

 

[katycam]

my bag is crammed full and i keep thinking of other things to include!
are people taking a hairdryer?

 

[sparkswillfly]

Im not taking a hairdryer or make up or anything like that.

 

[katycam]

i am def taking make up, just because i dont want to look rough in photos! im vain!

 

[tiggertea]

does anyone else look at their bag(s) and feel like they going away for 6 weeks rather than 1-3 nights.....?

I have no "non-essentials" like makeup or a hairdryer etc and i feel like my bags are a little OTT.....

 

[tasha41]

LOL I'm frustrated with myself; my stuff barely fits into my bag, and I'm only packing what I consider to be essentials.. 1 going home outfit for myself, toiletries, some entertainment (magazines), Crystal Lite to add to water bottles, a robe, pads, slippers, and pj's!

 

[Arcanegirl]

Heres the list i found in a magazine.

For Labour:
~ Your notes
~ An old nightdress or T shirt
~ Slippers and or socks
~ Dressing gown
~ Lip balm
~ Snacks, drinks, glucose tablets
~ TENS machine
~ Relaxation materials eg magazines, mp3 player etc
~ Cooling water spray

For your birth partner:
~ Watch with a second hand
~ Digital camera
~ Massage oil
~ Plenty of change for the machines
~ Contact details for friends and family

For your hospital stay:
~ PJs
~ Front opening nightdress, useful for breastfeeding
~ Two nursing bras
~ Breast pads
~ Maternity pads
~ Disposable/ old knickers
~ Pampersing toiletries
~ Toiletry bag inc toothbrush, toothpaste etc
~ Going home outfit (you may still need you maternity trousers!)
~ A towel

For your baby:
~ A car seat
~ Going home outfit
~ 2-3 sleepsuits and vests
~ Nappies
~ Musin cloths
~ Blanket or shawl

HTH

Check what your hospital supplies aswell, mine will supply all mat pads, breast pads, nappies, cotton wool etc.

 

[sparkswillfly]

Cant believe your hospital supplies all that stuff! Ours supplies nothing...

 

[xxxjacxxx]

Thanks AG, I didnt think anyone was listening to me!

That list is printed off and stuck on my fridge now

 

[passengerrach]

god i wish all hospitals supplied all that would make life so much easier lol

 

[Arcanegirl]

My hospital might supply alot but ive heard nothing but bad things about it. All going to plan i wont even go in there

 

[saraendepity]

hey ladies dont wanna barge in i know i've got ages to think about all this but i was thinkin last night ( baby was keepin me up kicking!) an i'm also gonna pack a thankyou card for m/wives etc i know i'll have other things to think about on the day/s so if its already done then all i have to do is write it out???

sara

xxxxxxxxx

 

[Arcanegirl]

Sounds a good idea

 

[Lottie86]

Here's my list (apparently my hospital kick you out within a few hours of having the baby so prob won't need all of this but I live quite a way from the hospital so want to have everything I might need as they won't even give you a nappy or cotton wool!):

Me:

Notes
Medication
Socks
Old knickers (just going to throw them away if they get messy)
Bra
Old tshirt for labour
Nightie for afterwards
Fleecy pj top in case it's chilly
Old towels
Toiletries
Hairbrush and hairbands
Breast Pads
Maternity Pads
Face wipes
Tracksuit bottoms and baggy tshirt for going home

Baby:

Bodysuits and sleepsuits (2 of each in each size of Preemie, tiny baby and newborn)
Nappies
Cotton wool pleats
Old flannels (don't fancy trying to clean babies first poo with cotton wool unless I have to!)
Hat
Scratch mittens
Booties
Little jacket for going home in case it's chilly
Socks
Muslins
Bibs
Soother
Towel and baby wash in case they show me how to bath him
Blanket
Milk and bottles if hospital don't provide them

Misc:

Car Seat
Camera for baby's first pics!

 

[sam*~*louize]

only different stuff on my list is

*Hat/Coat/Blanket for baby (aswell as the going out outfit)

and i thought a genius idea was a dirty laundry bag, as your going to need somewhere (im not using disposables, rather be comfy lol) to put wet nighties/knickers etc

 

[Lottie86]

That's a brilliant idea, hadn't thought of something to bring dirty stuff home in.

 

[Wobbles]

Closed - New thread:

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/100575-pack-your-labour-bag-suggestions.html