Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[brownhairedmom]

I want jolly ranchers in my hospital bag

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hah I read a tip to take hard candy and I was like "ahhh well theres no way I'm not going in there with Jolly Ranchers!"

 

[WelshGirl]

Would it be wrong for me start packing my bag now?!?! Have just had another growth scan & consultant appt, and there's a 90% chance I will be induced at 37 weeks.....so that's only 8 weeks away!!

And sorry.....maybe I missed it, but what are Jolly Ranchers?!

xx

 

[XKatX]

It's never too early to pack a hospital bag. At least you'll know what you need and you won't have to go last second shopping, like I did!!!

 

[luvbunsazzle]

Like Kat said, it's never to early to start packing, i haven done mine yet, and time is ticking by really fast now, so im on a mad rush to get everything prepared!!!

 

[WelshGirl]

Ok, so I've just been shopping for bits - have treated myself to a lovely new washbag too!!
This week, I'm packing that & picking the clothes we'll take to hospital for the baby, and getting them washed & ready to be packed.

This is what I have going in my wash bag.......have I missed anything? Mat pads & breast pads will just be going in my normal bag.

Shampoo/conditioner
Shower gel
Face wipes
Deoderant
Hair bands
Lip balm
Make up
Moisturiser
Little mirror
Toothbrush & toohpaste
Contact lens cleaner

Can't think of anything else, but Baby-brain seems to have hit me hard this week & I'm forgetting all sorts of stuff!!!!

xxx

 

[massacubano]

Okay... lemme see...

*robe or warm coverup

*chapstick

*ear plugs (for when baby is in nursery and you do not have to hear all that hospital noise on intercom)

*ankle socks in black, usually buy a new pack of three

*slippers

*two baby outfits for photos (spare in case you have a spit up)

*bring home outfit

*toothbrush, paste, shampoo so on...

*small baby blanket to cover car seat when leaving hospital

*money saver! snacks for LD helpers/family. save time with them running to vending machines and cafe. Trust me they will love you for it!

*My own pads! My brand of choice is Always Overnights with wings.
(though the hospital will give you plenty, they will do this is just how I am)

*comfortable undies in dark colors (better than the mesh net ones)

*a couple diapers only, hospital provides more than enough. I feel safe having two of my own on hand.

*sweatpants, and my own tops.

*a go home outfit suited to when you have baby and time of year.

* hair dryer, cold hospital and wet hair = horrible!

*bring spare grocery bags for all the freebies! some places give lots!

*make-up (I want to feel pretty when people show up!)

that is my must haves for me... sure I missed a few.

 

[alice&bump]

omg i havent had jolly ranchers for years!! dont think they do them over here anymore!!

 

[Tootsie]

ok so i re packed my bag last night OH thought of something i missed too

change (like cash)

he said for parking, phone, vending machines etc.. so now i'm scraping around for about £10 worth.

 

[bubba4]

Yep have packed a £20 note as parking at our hospital is dear I have been told for overnight and they are strict with their parking attendance/fines.

 

[Luhweez]

i advise about 4 diff pairs of pjama bottoms, trust me!

 

[WelshGirl]

i advise about 4 diff pairs of pjama bottoms, trust me!

Really??! Think I'll be off to Primark or somewhere for some cheap pairs then!!

 

[Luhweez]

i advise about 4 diff pairs of pjama bottoms, trust me!

Really??! Think I'll be off to Primark or somewhere for some cheap pairs then!!

Yeah! i had to ring my mum and ask her to bring me more up as i just felt so..eugh in the same pair for too long because it was so warm and changing pj bottoms aswell as underwear along with maternity pad just makes you feel so much better.

 

[xXDonnaXx]

Thanks for the advice Luhweez. I was only taking 2 pairs of pj's in with me. So I'll take extra now. 8)

 

[fulltimemum]

they say dont use baby wipes but i did hated usign cotton woll nightmare lmao xxxx

 

[Neecee]

This was really useful to read through! Thanks everyone!

 

[xXDonnaXx]

Is 10 Maternity pads enough?

I've finished packing now. Alls that I need to put in is my jumper to come home in. It's in the wash yet, lol.

 

[WelshGirl]

Is 10 Maternity pads enough?

I've finished packing now. Alls that I need to put in is my jumper to come home in. It's in the wash yet, lol.

I'd say you need more hun - after a while you can use normal sanitary towels, but it depends how much you bleed, obviously.
With my first, I got through 3 packs of Mat pads (12 in each pack) - you can get through about 10 pads in the first 24 hours.
xx

 

[Luhweez]

Is 10 Maternity pads enough?

I've finished packing now. Alls that I need to put in is my jumper to come home in. It's in the wash yet, lol.

I only brought 10, and i came home with about 5 left, that probably makes me sound dirty :S but i didnt bleed much and the hospital provided for during/after labor

 

[xXDonnaXx]

Ok.Thanks girls.
I think I'll take another pack (just incase).
They're like boats though,lol. Take up all my bag

 

[WelshGirl]

Ok.Thanks girls.
I think I'll take another pack (just incase).
They're like boats though,lol. Take up all my bag

If you don't wanna have to take them with you, can you just leave them at home & get someone to bring them up to the hospital if you need them?
xx