Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[shamrockgirl4]

my bag
me
maternity knickers
granny knickers for after lol
pyjamas
dressing gown
slippers
toiletries tooth brush deodorant etc
clothes for going home in
breast pads
maternity pads
magazines

baby
nappies
babygros
baby sponge
nappy cream
talc
baby bath
baby wash/soap
shampoo
vests
bibs
snowsuit and clothes for going home
car seat
socks
hat
mittens
shawl

i hope ive remembered everything lol

 

[shamrockgirl4]

oh and towels & cotton wool they moaned when i took in wipes before

 

[Layla]

does your hosital not provide cotton wool and bath stuff while your there for the baby?

x

 

[shamrockgirl4]

nope they provide top n tail bowl though and towel if u forget

 

[mickey]

I was wondering if I should take my mobile phone and its charger with me as well?

normally you can't use your mobile phone inside the hospital, isn't it?

are there possibly designated areas for mobile phone usage?

 

[Linzi]

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

Illbe adding a crate of lager on there to take away the pain!

 

[ablaze]

I was wondering if I should take my mobile phone and its charger with me as well?

normally you can't use your mobile phone inside the hospital, isn't it?

are there possibly designated areas for mobile phone usage?

i used mine but i was in for a month, you wer eonly allowed to use it outside

 

[shamrockgirl4]

i think it depends on the hospital really my hosi they have certain areas where u can use them and posters up if u cant

 

[mickey]

will take mine with me and then see, thx

 

[Tilly]

i used mine but i was in for a month, you wer eonly allowed to use it outside

If you don't mind me asking, why were you in for a month?

 

[jenny873]

how many babygro's do you take, some people say 4 and some say 6 others say 2! im going to end up with a bag full of everything ive got with worrying about it!

 

[mickey]

for the baby I packed everything in a couple (2)

if this is not sufficient, 'cos I have to stay in for longer, OH shall bring in more

my bag is already huge like this!!!

 

[mickey]

Illbe adding a crate of lager on there to take away the pain!

I will get high on gas & air

this will be for free

 

[Layla]

im going to buy the stuff i need for my hospital bag today, as soon as Jase gets back on monday with the bag i will pack it, then its just a case of setting the mosses basket and cot up ready and im done

x

 

[Layla]

Just packed my bag, im all ready

x

 

[Wobbles]

I have to get some bits from town but Caitlins is done mine 90% done I guess

 

[Stef]

Ive packed 6 baby gros. Just incase. 2 long sleved and 4 normal. Just incase of any accidents or if shes sick after feeding etc.

 

[suzan]

I thought of sharing this:

Click on link and download word document. It's a "Expectant mother’s hospital checklist"

Hope it's useful
https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060892611033.aspx?pid=CT101172571033

 

[mickey]

I am glad, I had my mobile + charger with me!

there was a poster @ every bed of the postnatal ward, that the usage of mobiles is banned, but every mum there was using it.

so, I used mine as well and was glad to have it. charger was helpful as well as I run out of battery!

 

[shamrockgirl4]

thx mickey im gonna take mine cheaper than using the hospital payphone that eats ur money too quick i just ave to remember to get credit b4 i go in lol