Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[TryingAgain]

Knowing my luck i'd get it taken off me by some stroppy member of staff, lol!!

I've not started packing anything yet, but i have started putting bits & bobs together so that i can start to pack soon.

There were a couple of babies in the summer that caught MRSA at the Maternity hospital i'm going to be in so i've already got some dettol wipes & handwash so i know that i'm not passing anything on from the hospital!

 

[Stef]

Just a thought...

Nail Clippers. Any one taking these for baby just incase you are to stay in and baby has very sharp nails?

 

[littlelady]

i havent packed clippers but its a very good idea ive packed pleanty of mitts though as its going to be cold and baby may have sharp finger nails

 

[mickey]

i havent packed clippers but its a very good idea ive packed pleanty of mitts though as its going to be cold and baby may have sharp finger nails

def mitts! they have cold hands all the time, when they come out!

I had some with me, but there were at the bottom of my bulky bag, which obviously had holes, so I couldn't find them

and def cut yours nails before you go into labour! mine were really long and once I had little one one my arm I was always worried to scratch her!!!

as well a MUST is lip balm! you get very dehydrated from all the physical work your body does!

and all the wet wipes I had with me (facial, anti-bacterial and wet ones family pack) came very handy as I had to change her in bed and before I put on babys clothes again I wanted to feel I am having clean hands!

I had one of this anti-bacterial gels at my bed, provided by the hospital. Just in case your hospital doesn't provide it I would strongly recommend to stick one of those in your bag as well!

I didn't have use for bibs, baby powder and nappy cream!

 

[Wobbles]

I bought the gel (forgot about that) most hospitals if not all have these everywhere now though I think.

Thanks for reminder on lipbalm

 

[Wobbles]

Local chemist didnt have nipple cream how stupid I thought so Ive had to order that online! Got everything else now bar I need to find the PSP lol!

 

[mickey]

I am not using any nipple cream at all!

my community midwife told me I can use my milk to rub them if they get try.

it works

 

[Lucy]

Wobbles, a lot of people find Lasinoh is the best nipple cream. I didn't buy any last time but got it when I suffered sore nipples (you shouldn't get sore if the baby is latching on properly).

 

[Wobbles]

Thats what I bought Lucy :d Would rather have it in than regretting it later its like £10 so should I not use it someone will make use of it Im sure

 

[mickey]

I am not using any nipple cream at all!

my community midwife told me I can use my milk to rub them if they get try.

it works

aeh, meant if they get dry

 

[Always&4ever]

Our hospital give u a pack of Johnsons baby wipes so it can't be that bad

 

[snugglemuffin]

oooh def nail clippers! my son clawed at his face horribly! (if your scared of catching a finger get them while they are asleep!) Loads of mits

 

[mickey]

Our hospital give u a pack of Johnsons baby wipes so it can't be that bad

I had quite awful eczema on my hands since 'bout two years.
since I change Juleika with Johnsons baby wipes and wipe my hands off with one after I cleaned her bum my eczema is gone!

therefore I know they are def very good and suitable for sensitive skin!!!

 

[Always&4ever]

We have packed cotton wool and baby wipes as at my antentatal class, the midwife said wipes are easier for the first poo. Also a blanket, 4 vests and stretchsuits, scratchmits, a hat and an outfit for going home in.

 

[mickey]

I can imagine that the first poo is far more easy to clean with wipes than with cotton wool.

it took me about 15 min to rub off Juleika's first poo with cotton wool and water

 

[Wobbles]

I wouldn't want to be cleaning babies first nappy with cotton wool either - Agree with Mickey

Again will say the bag of change! Tilly I think gave us the tip & I did it and I am so glad I did as I went into labour over th Sunday and he couldn't get anything but from the machines and theres no shops close either never mind if it be in the middle of the night - this isn't just for you but for your OH too!

x

 

[Always&4ever]

I think i'l get my OH to do the first nappy lol

 

[LilysMummy]

I love threads about hospital bags! How sad am I ! Think it makes me feel like it is real lol

xx

 

[Always&4ever]

Same here, also scared as everyday is getting closer and closer

 

[Firsttimer]

My sons bag is already packed

- nail clippers
- 6 nappies
- Shawl
- x3 vest
- x2 sleepsuit
- outfit to go home + hat, mittens, socks
- vaseline
- bibs
- 1 muslin
- Cotton wool + senitive baby wipes

So far ive packed myself

- Slippers
- Breast pads
- socks
- toiletries
- Towel
- Maternity pads

Still need to pack
- nightie / loose t-shirt
- dressing grown
- Bras
- outfit to come home in
- Flannels
- Lip balm
- big knickers/boxers

Money/ camera/ birthplan will be packed at the time of labour