Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[BeckyBoo]

No straightners?! I can't wash my hair without them, I get a lions maine if I don't straighten!

 

[debs1]

you will def need EXTRA EXTRA thick breast pads when your milk first comes in.

How many did you go through during your first weeks as on the box it reccomends that you get 100 but i wasn't sure? they come in boxes of 40 i think, also with towels how many did you get through of them? I'd imagine it's loads but don't wanna go too OTT.

 

[BeckyBoo]

How many did you go through during your first weeks as on the box it reccomends that you get 100 but i wasn't sure? they come in boxes of 40 i think, also with towels how many did you get through of them? I'd imagine it's loads but don't wanna go too OTT.

I only went through 20 pads, but I didn't BF, milk dried up in 3 days. As for pads, I bought 4 packs I think, first week is the heaviest and then it easies to like a AF bleed. You can always get more.

I wouldn't buy the maternity pads, Tesco or Maxi ones (black packet) for night time were fine enough for me. I'd sometimes put two on next to each other but never really needed to. And they're alot cheaper.

 

[xCherylx]

One thing I wish I had more of was more baby vests and sleepsuits as we went through about 8 lol! and I only took two of each!

 

[CrystalBell]

I'm 29 weeks tomorrow, but I'm planning to nip over into town today to get a few things for my hospital bag. It's a bit early but I'm pacing myself and getting a few things each week, so that by 36 wks it's all bought and packed.

I'm planning to take one of those small suitcases that you can pull to put the babies stuff in and a holdall for me.....Is the small suitcase a good idea ( it's the type that u can take on a small wkend break or corporate types take into the office)

 

[debs1]

I'm 29 weeks tomorrow, but I'm planning to nip over into town today to get a few things for my hospital bag. It's a bit early but I'm pacing myself and getting a few things each week, so that by 36 wks it's all bought and packed.

I'm planning to take one of those small suitcases that you can pull to put the babies stuff in and a holdall for me.....Is the small suitcase a good idea ( it's the type that u can take on a small wkend break or corporate types take into the office)

I was planning on taking one of those small suitcases with me for everything but more i think about it i don't think it will be enough my list is ever growing

 

[AmysBumpNo3]

ive not even thought about a hospital bag as im having a home birth...

but i supose i better pack one just incase somthing does happen and i need to go in.

now, to look through this thread and make a list! ha!

 

[x-amy-x]

I've finally packed mine... cept for clothes to come home in!

 

[AquaDementia]

For going home clothes...if you are self conscious and insecure like me, you better wear your OH's shirt or something that is very loose around.
Prego shirts just show everything that is wrong once the baby is out.
So superficial.

 

[x-amy-x]

For going home clothes...if you are self conscious and insecure like me, you better wear your OH's shirt or something that is very loose around.
Prego shirts just show everything that is wrong once the baby is out.
So superficial.

Thanks but i don't think it will work for me, don't fancy wearing a Def Leppard Tshirt or something, i don't think i could manage it

But i will pack something baggy, thanks for warning


xxx

 

[babyblessed]

packed my first draft bag thought it might be a good idea now!

 

[x-amy-x]

Thanks but i don't think it will work for me, don't fancy wearing a Def Leppard Tshirt or something, i don't think i could manage it

But i will pack something baggy, thanks for warning


xxx

Take this back. Deffo take baggy clothes, prepare for every eventuality. My OH has been to 24 hour TESCOs twice already to buy me bigger shirts, baggy PJ bottoms and granny pants

Whatever happened to my dignity?

xxx

 

[AquaDementia]

haha, see I was right!

 

[anamaz]

this is brill thanks

 

[x-amy-x]

haha, see I was right!

You're always right.. you're an absolute gem. Everyone listen to wise aqua! Forget the dignity

 

[AquaDementia]

haha...no people, I am a delusional wreck!

 

[Scuba]

No straighteners????????
But what about when visitors come see us in hospital and wanna take photos?! I'm gonna look like something thats been dragged through a hedge backwards!!! x

 

[clairebear]

i havent even packed make up x

 

[x-amy-x]

No straighteners????????
But what about when visitors come see us in hospital and wanna take photos?! I'm gonna look like something thats been dragged through a hedge backwards!!! x

we all do when we've given birth hun ... part and parcel of it

I took make up to the hospital but never even looked at it. If id have put it on i'd have looked like something from the adams family. I went sooo white! and i only took eye make up.

 

[trishawootton]

Thanks girls you guys have helped alot