Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[lolly101]

I have got a trolley bag and Baby has her own change bag with her clothes in... All our toiletries are in together tho!!

 

[sparkswillfly]

Ive packed 20 pads and a 27 pack of nappies also. I guess I just need a bigger bag then! I thought it was already huge.

 

[dippy dee]

Girls may i suggest if you are doing a batch of cooking for the freeze make sure you do a couple of your favorites, i'm not nuts it's because if you have a section you could be in a few days and hospital food is not that tasty also if you give birth after 5 all they will give you is toast which isn't to good if you have been labouring for hours so if you can get dh/oh to warm some foor for you and bring it in it will be like heaven compared to hospital stuff.

 

[lolly101]

I'm getting hubby to bring in Macdonalds!!!!

 

[2009-mummy]

mmmm mac donalds!lol altho im finkin pizza world buy 1 get 1 free 14inch chicken tikka pizza me n bf can hav 1 each thn,gd fin wit bein due 28th april 2 - easter eggs!hehe
i got my bags packs i hav bout 25nappies 6 grows cotton wool wipes 2 blankets dressin gown tooth brush toiletries 2 nightys 1 for durin labour 1 after n cofy outfit 2 go home camera lots of batteries a book dummies v pillow and need 2 get water spray 4 wen it hot n closer 2 time hav frozen drinks ready... lots!i hav big suitcase and baby changing bag

 

[pinkmac85]

*note to self* --- Bring address book or contact sheet with important relative's phone numbers for OH to call after baby is born!

 

[lolly101]

another note to self
pack litre bottle of Smirnoff and some dry roasted peanuts!!!

 

[k8y]

i have packed a small change mat too...Thanks for that coupon MM...I am waiitng for hubby to come and link up the printer as I can't get down that far anymore!!

You have to buy the size 1 pack of nappies to get the free stuff, They do it in tesco as well when you join the mother and baby clucb, you get loads of vouchers for money off stuff and included is the free huggies pack... But it is a different pack to the sainsburys one. It comes in a little basket.

 

[sparkswillfly]

I have got a trolley bag and Baby has her own change bag with her clothes in... All our toiletries are in together tho!!

Think Im going to take her clothes and towel out and put in a seperate small bag. I thought taking two bags would be a bit much but no matter how I pack and re pack it just wont do up. I only have the basics aswell.

 

[porkpie1981]

another note to self
pack litre bottle of Smirnoff and some dry roasted peanuts!!!

 

[passengerrach]

r u all taking a baby towel or do they provide them at hospital

 

[mummymadness]

Im taking my own towels hun as im 99% sure there wasnt there own last time i went in .
This time i have baught one of those mircrofibre towels . xx .

 

[passengerrach]

do u give baby a bath at hospital then i thought they left it 2 u wen u went home

 

[mummymadness]

well from what i remember lol my memorys rubbish hun .
They do like you to bath baby in hospital , I think so they can show you things etc .
But because i Had a forcep delivery with layla was advised not to wash or touch her head at all untill 24hours after as it would be tender .
Then with your 2nd they dont show you how to bath baby etc , So im not 100% sure or if its different at different hospitals hun . xxx .

 

[passengerrach]

thanks hun il take 1 just in case lol

 

[porkpie1981]

Ive done my last wash just have to iron it and oack them in the cuboards. Then im going to start packing the case. Still have a light dressing gown to pack as mine is too heavy

 

[porkpie1981]

oo just thought of sumthing. Im going to pack a few plastic bags. Just for me to give my smelly clothes home in if im in a few days. I dont want blood stained or sweaty clothes left there taking up space

 

[Gwizz]

Pack a small umbrella in too girlies if theres room cos sods law is it will chuck it down between the hospital door and the car when you come to leave!

I think ive virtually done mine except things i use like hairbrush etc.... its all downstairs in corner ready with a ticked off list and my maternity notes!!

Just got to practise car seat this weekend to see if we need the ISOFIX base - something tells me to save on arguements we will have to get one lol!!!

Thats what I've packed ....

The Baby's Bag
Babygro's / Baby Outfits x4
Vests x3
Warm Baby Blanket x1
Nappies - 1 Pack of 27
Socks, Booties, Hat and Scratch Mittens
Snowsuit/Jacket
Cotton Wool
Baby Wipes - 1 x Small Pack
Bib
Nappy Sacks
Towel
Bathing Lotion/Wash - Travel Size

Mummy's / Daddy's Bag - For Labour
Birth Plan and Maternity Notes
Old Nightdress and Water Outfit (Bikini Top)
Lip Balm
Book/Magazine
Massage Oil/Lotion
Hair Band
Snacks / Sweets & Juice
Magazine & MP3 Player - For Daddy!

Mummy's Bag - For After Birth
Washbag (toothbrush & paste, hairbrush, hair moose, deodrant, body wash, little makeup)
2 x Dark Towels
Breast Pads x6
Maternity Pads x10 & Large Pads x8
Cheap Knickers x6
Front Opening Nightdress
Nursing Bra
Dressing Gown & Slippers & Warm Socks
Going Home Outfit

Daddy's Stuff & Extra
Spare T-Shirt for Daddy and Deodrant
Camera
List of Phone Numbers in Phone
Couple of Plastic Bags for Soiled Clothes
Car Seat
Spare Change
Umbrella

 

[Shinning_Star]

Thats actually a really good list, lol minimal but all you need. I so not even thinking abt packing mine yet. xx

 

[Gwizz]

Thats actually a really good list, lol minimal but all you need. I so not even thinking abt packing mine yet. xx

Once its all packed it defo not minimal lol! I thought if I'm having to stay longer in hospital for any reason my OH or parents can pick extra stuff up for me if I need it

Good Luck packing babes!!