Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[mickey]

Everybody who has done it before...

Any advice what is necessary and what is unnessecary?

Maybe we can make a sticky?

My current question: How many nappies should I pack in there?

Thx,

Angie

 

[Wobbles]

Maybe we can make a sticky?

We can

 

[Wobbles]

I was told a 28 packs o nappies

Ill post what I have for our bags later on

 

[Jo]

Yup full pack of nappies is good
i would say at least 4 vests and sleepsuits
I took cotton wool and lotion

 

[littlelady]

ive heard they dont let you use baby wipes at the hospital so cotton woll good idea

 

[shereen1]

yer i remember when i had my last baby i went to get out my baby wipes and they said no u need to use cotton wool as its softer for babys bum !!

 

[littlelady]

great its gotta be hard cleaning babys first poo with cotton wool and warm water

 

[shereen1]

it is i remember smudging it everywhere lol

 

[Wobbles]

Don't let you! Sorry but this is my baby and I hope they realise that when I'm in! I was going to take cotton wool in anyway just heard it was a good idea for first bum changes not their demand. Just not gonna happen with me.

 

[littlelady]

lol i supopose so its your baby and they cant tell you what not to use as baby wipes are safe just newborns skin is more senstive

 

[mickey]

good, I have a 32 pack of nappies packed in, but I opted for baby wipes insted of cotton wool, hmmm...

 

[mickey]

I pretty much sticked to this list:

For labour:
Your birth plan
Dressing gown
Slippers
Socks
An old nightdress or T shirt to wear in labour
Massage oils or lotions
Lip balm
Snacks and drinks or glucose tablets
Watch with a second hand to time contractions
Digital camera or camcorder (check with hospital first)
Relaxation materials: books, magazines etc
Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)
TENS pain relief machine if you are planning to use one
Toiletries
Water spray to cool you down
Music to listen to (some hospitals provide CD players)

For your birth partner:
Change of clothes
Snacks

After the birth:
Going-home outfit
Breastfeeding bras
Breast pads
Maternity pads
Nightdress or pyjamas
Toiletries
Address book, plus lots of change or a prepaid phone card for all the calls you may want to make. You may find you cannot use your mobile phone in the hospital building
Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste
Old knickers/cheap knickers/disposable knickers
Ear plugs (in case you end up on a noisy ward)
Arnica tablets (may help with bruising)

For your baby:
Infant car seat
One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest)
Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)
Nappies
One pair of socks or booties
Hat
Jacket or snowsuit for winter
Muslin squares

 

[Yummy Mummy Nat]

That's a good list there Mickey, I think you've covered everything xxxxxxx
(we had baby wipes, there's no way i'd use cottom wool!)

 

[mickey]

ahhh, thx Yummy Mummy Nat

hope they don't throw me out of the hospital when I am using the wipes

 

[Yummy Mummy Nat]

They shouldn't do!! I'm definitely using wipes, they can pee off!! LOL

 

[mickey]

yeah!

I will just tell them I didn't know and they should provide cotton wool for me if they want me to use it

next question:

what kind of snacks did you guys take with you?

in case it is long and I'm starting to feel like a sandwich, is it possible OH goes out of room to get something and come back, or won't they let him go out 'cos of danger of infections etc...

besides of something like chocolate biscuits, musli bars and red bull or other sugary stuff I don't really know what kind of snacks to boost my energy level I can take with me???

LOL, red bull in labour

 

[sophie]

Ive got a list which i got at my 1st app i appologise if already been said!

For you..
Nightwear
Well fitting bra (nursing bra and breast pads if breast feeding)
Dressing gown or cardigan
Several pairs of large pants or disposible
Toiletries
Large towel and Hand towel
Slippers or equivalent (non-slip sole)
Maternity sanitary pads (not tampons)
Comfortable day clothes if u wish
CD or tape for labour if req
Snacks and mags for dad.

For Baby..
The hospital will supply blankets abd sheets (dunno if this stands for all hospitals though)
Cotton wool
Nappies (about 10 a day)
Baby clothes for example vests x3 sleep suits x3.

Bringing baby home..
Car seat if travelling by car
Goin home clothes
lol

Anyway i just want to add i forgot towels when i had Kai and when i went for my shower after havin him i had to wipe myself with the paper towels in there i shall not be forgettin them this time it took me ages lmao!

 

[Wobbles]

I'm going home in my PJs! LMAO

 

[mickey]

I'm going home in my PJs! LMAO

this might be a little bit cold in winter, no?

 

[Wobbles]

I have a big fluffy tatty bear night gown in my hospital bag Only be from hosp to car anyway lol I prob will pack clothes but Im out when I can

BTW girls I bought wipes that were none fragranced etc ... pampers I think