Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[xjade_edenx]

in my hospital bag (which is finished already !! lol) i put my dressing gown, slippers, materity pads, breast pads, disposible knickers (ment to be really good???) i nightie to give birth in, 2 other breast feeding nighties, a hand towel,bath towel and a really rubbish old bathtowel( for after birth).Also toiletriess such as tooth paste n doederant etc.
For Eden i have put in, a shawl,her first outfit that i want her to wear which includes scratch mittens etc a coming home out fit, a cardigan,booties,4 pairs of socks,a camera, batteries, o and a hat n matenity notes.
if i remember anything else i shall let you no lol
not that the list isnt long enough already

 

[Louisa K]

I have 3 questions ladies!!

Are you taking 1 big bag for everything (yours and babies stuff) OR one bag for babies stuff and one for you ??

What kind of bag are you using ??

How many nappies are you taking ??

Thanks in advance !!

 

[AquaDementia]

I am taking a rucksack for myself, and a small tote for the babe.

 

[Jenny]

Muhahaha, I finally got my bags packed

 

[Linzi]

When are you supposed to start packing these? I know Im still a bit early to do it but just forfuture reference

xxx

 

[TashaAndBump]

It's never too early, Linzi - If you get it done now, then it's one less thing you have to do later!

 

[goldlion]

I still haven't packed a single thing.

 

[Jenny]

When are you supposed to start packing these? I know Im still a bit early to do it but just forfuture reference

xxx

Most sites recommend at 36 weeks but after what I've been through lol 30 weeks seems ideal. You just never know what might happen right? always good to be prepared

 

[Jenny]

I still haven't packed a single thing.

<== I bet that will be you when you go into labor . You still have some time left though

 

[Margerle]

 

[Linzi]

I might try and do mine at about 30 weeks then. I keep having horrible dreams about getting home and be missing things that we need for the baby so Im trying to be as prepared as I possibly can.

Thank you

xxx

 

[xCherylx]

I have 3 questions ladies!!

Are you taking 1 big bag for everything (yours and babies stuff) OR one bag for babies stuff and one for you ??

What kind of bag are you using ??

How many nappies are you taking ??

Thanks in advance !!

I'm taking a large holdall/gym bag for my stuff due to towels and clothes etc and my changing back with all clothes etc in for the LO along with a pack of around 30 nappies.

 

[Jenny]

I have 3 questions ladies!!

Are you taking 1 big bag for everything (yours and babies stuff) OR one bag for babies stuff and one for you ??

What kind of bag are you using ??

How many nappies are you taking ??

Thanks in advance !!

I have a backpack for my clothes, a small diaper bag for the babies stuff, another tote bag for pads,diapers,nursingpads,shampoo,toothbrush/paste,makeup etc and going to have another little tote bag thats going to have a portable dvd player,camera,snacks,books etc. So 4 altogether for now, was thinking of going shopping this weekend for a bigger bag though.

We're just taking one pack of newborn diapers.

 

[luckyme225]

Well I've officially made my list of things to pack... now I need to go out and buy 1/2 the stuff!!

 

[smartie]

I'm just starting to think about what to put in my bag but this thread is very handy!

 

[AquaDementia]

I still haven't finished...or I haven't started? Not sure which.

 

[Jenny]

So went out on Saturday and got meself a bigger bag, now we just have 2 to take!. This is what I have so far:

Me:

• pj's, robe and going home clothes - should I add another day of clothes or pj's do you think? (might be having a c-section, but not sure)
• maternity pads, nursing pads, 3 nursing bras, 4 old undies, couple pair of socks, slippers.
• Brush, ponytails, make up, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo, soap.
• Pillow, books, cards, camera, portable dvd player.

Baby:

• 6 receiving blankets.
• 3 sleepers and one going home outfit.
• one pack of newborn diapers/wipes.
• nail clippers.
• scratch mits/socks/hats.
• 2 warm blankets
• soother/soother holder

Now, I have a few questions. Do you think I should bring a bottle and formula just in case? or do the hospitals usually provide that? Also, if I do end up having a c-section. How long do they usually keep you in for? since I'll probably need to bring more clothes if its more than a few days. (Since Drake went into the NICU after the birth I didn't have to worry about this stuff )

If there's anything I'm missing, can you girls give me some tips on what else I should bring? thanks!

 

[AquaDementia]

I lied.....I still haven't finished packing.

 

[goldlion]

I've actually got around to packing the baby's bag today. Hooray!

Packed for the baby:

2 receiving blankets
1 warm blanket
Soothers
Nail Clippers
Wipes
40 Diapers
3 Sleepers
1 Going home outfit
3 Pairs of socks
3 Hats

Now.... I have to get my ass in gear to do my bag.

 

[BurtonBaby]

I've been avoiding doing mine as well, since I use a lot of the stuff I am going to bring! I wanna bring my fav stuff so I feel most comfortable while I'm there. I'm even bringing my fav pillow and my comforter! (They're gonna think I'm nuts when DH is carrying all this stuff in!)


My hospital said that they provide diapers/wipes/linens for LO. I still want to bring my own blankets and onesies and stuff of course, but should I just hold off on bringing diapers and wipes? Or just bring a smaller amount in case?

For distracting things, I think I'm going to bring a portable DVD player, (They also have TVs in each room), iPod with iDock, magazines, a book, my cell phone, maybe baby book to begin filling out, & pregnancy book to finish up. What are you girls bringing to distract you? I'm scared I am going to have a long drawn out labor, and am going to get bored and miserable. Especially if I do get an epi and cant get out of bed. Any advice?