Hospital Bag - What To Pack

[Hollys_Twinny]

This is what really worries me..! they sent my friends OH away and he missed the birth..! plus im worried about afterwards..!!- because i suffer from migraines and when im drained i get them and just need 2 sleep it off..! Im worried they wont let OH stay and im gna be left 2 look after LO with a stinker of a migraine..! I know they usually put LO in nursery on first night but id rather know he'd be safe with 1 of us..!

 

[BeckyBoo]

They will often take the baby from you so you can rest and they'll return the baby shen he/she is sleeping.

 

[Laura1984]

Right....
Hospital Bag is packed and I need to know if I've forgotten anything... Also I think I've developed OCD!!

Baby
4x Baby Grows
4x Hats
4x Vests
4x Muslin Squares
Cotton Wool
Wipes - I know I might not be allowed to use them but I'm gonna try!!
Sponge
Nappy Cream
Pack 27 Nappies
Towel
2x Tomme Tippee Soothers (not 100% on using these but we'll see how we get on )

Me
3x Nighties (with buttons for feeding)
Dressing Gown
1x Socks
1x Slippers *
Nursing Bra's *
Towel *
10x Disposable Knickers
12 Pack Maternity Sanitary Towels
12 Pairs of Breast Feeding Pads
Tissues
Cooling Spray
Lip Balm
Contact Lenses
Glasses *
Nipple Cream
Toiletries
Face Wipes
Deoderant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Soap
Body Lotion
Mirror
Toothbrush
Tothpaste
Flannel
Sponge
Bobbles
Hair Brush
General
Notes *
Birth Plan*

* - will need to go in last minute!!

Have done this quite early i know but after being in hospital the other wqeek made me realise its gotta be done!! I have even written a list like this and stuck it on the case so OH knows what is in there and what still needs to go in just incase lol - this is where i think the OCD is setting in!!

I also have a little bag packed with coming home things in

Baby
Blanket
Trousers
top
Jacket with Hood
Vest

Car Seat
Rain Cover??

Me
Tracksuit Bottoms
Hoody
Tshirt
Knickers


Do you think I've missed anthing????
xxx

 

[x-amy-x]

more vests and sleepers! just in case, newborns can be very sicky xxx

 

[clairebear]

plus u never know how long u will be in for x

 

[ricschick]

This is what really worries me..! they sent my friends OH away and he missed the birth..! plus im worried about afterwards..!!- because i suffer from migraines and when im drained i get them and just need 2 sleep it off..! Im worried they wont let OH stay and im gna be left 2 look after LO with a stinker of a migraine..! I know they usually put LO in nursery on first night but id rather know he'd be safe with 1 of us..!

its funny how different hospitals work, they never take baby away in the hospital i go to. the baby is with you from the moment you give birth. i dont think i would feel comfortable if they took her away. plus they would never send oh away.

 

[enigma]

Im just sticking this in for section mums incase no ones mentioned it.
Your in for at least 3 days and nights so you'll need extra clothes for you and buba, and high waiste knickers, ones that wont rub your scar.
Oh and puzzle books, can get boring being sat in hospital for a few days and babys sleep more often than not, so just something to keep your brain active.

 

[ClaireLou]

I not taking much at all. Had speedy delivery last time and only stayed 5 hours.
Baby:
Car seat and snowsuit (december baby)
2 baby gros and vests and a cardigan
5 nappies and wipes
hat
blanket for baby

Me:
Going home outfit
knickers and pads
towel
2 cheap night shirts to throw in the bin
slippers (incase of dirty floors)
toiletry bag


Last time i packed all the snacks and oils and 30pairs knickers!!!!! i took a full pack of nappies and only used 3! even if you change every two hours thats only 5 needed in ten hours! I only used what i have listed above so thats all i am taking. I am out of there asap!!!!!!!!! If it goes wrong i just send hubbie home with a list. Things more likely to go well like last time if baby in right position etc etc, Saves unpacking a massive bag like i had to last time!

 

[stacey01]

superdrug, do lots of little travel sized things, bodywash shampoo etc..

i was thinking about not needing a whole pack of wipes too, and found a travel pack of johnsons wipes with about 16 in it
saves so much space!

 

[akamummy]

WOW!!!!! Over here in aussie they never take the baby away from you and put it in a nursery! You are roomed in with bubs!...which is really nice! And also, they would never send your OH away! UNLESS you are the one who requests it! Also if you have a c-section you are in for 5 days...to make sure you are ok and are coping...they will never throw you out! Especially as your milk comes in 3 days after the birth and thats when most women tend to suffer from post neatal depression....
As for not letting you use nappy wipes???????? WTF????? what are you going to use when you get home? WIPES!!! I dont understand that! cotton wool will just stick to bubbys bottom and smear it everywhere! UGH! Thats what they used to do in the old days here...but now wipes are just as soft on babys bottom as anything else!


As for the packing of my bags...well I havent done it yet...although I like being organised! So I will most likely start packing once Ive been shopping!
Good luck to you ladies who are packed and ready! EXCITING!!!!!!!!

 

[missjacey44]

Too many pages to read through them all so just wanted to ask.. what is really best.. cotton wool or wipes?!! I would prefer to take wipes and use them, Surely its my baby the hospital can not tell me what to do as my midwife keeps telling me.

But also.. i have been told to expect a longer hospital stay than usual, maybe upto one week but do you think it might be better to take the normal stuff and amount i was going to take if i was going to stay 1/2days.. and get my mum or OH to bring in other stuff and clean pjs and clothes and more nappies ect. when they are needed. Because otherwise i can see myself needing a huge suitcase =S lol

 

[Donna79x]

From my experience at the Antenatal class yesterday they stressed that we shouldnt use baby wipe no matter what it says on the packet (suitable from birth/unfragranced) within the first 2-4 weeks until baby gets its natural oils in its skin, therefore should only use cotton wool. She said wipes were fine as an exception when shopping/out n about but shouldnt be the norm for the first few weeks as it causing sore bum bums....

... but as you say they cant dictate only advise so its up to you. I have packed both in my hospital bag but very likely to use cotton wool as advised.

Hope this helps hun xx

 

[hennaly]

Cotton wool and water are best to start, its not a nice job trying to get black tar off babys bum so you may get through more than you think.

 

[Luhweez]

Also, when it comes to cotton wool, is everyone using balls or pleats? i've got a giant bag of cotton wool balls and 2 thing's of cotton wool pleats.

 

[Tootsie]

pleats are easier than balls (balls obviously come apart) but are cheaper.
Babywipes are a deffo nono for the first few weeks as they are too harsh and as long as you use lots and lots of warm water the first poo isn't that hard to clean up (or the 2nd, 3rd, 4th It's never just the one dodgy one)

 

[missjacey44]

I think i will pack wipes and cotton wool. I have got pleats not balls.. thought they would be easier.

 

[xXDonnaXx]

I'm seriously thinking when to start packing?

Anyone any suggestions as to when to start?

Thanks. 8)

 

[Tootsie]

as early as possible. just incase. you can always repack as you get other bits too, or if you wanna swap bits I've just bought my bags from Argos and am looking to start packing them now.

 

[gde78]

I've bought cotton wool balls for face and pleats for bum. Also our m/w suggested you put vaseline on the baby's bum to stop the first sticky tar poo sticking to baby's bottom so much... don't know if that works but its worth a try!

 

[xXDonnaXx]

Thanks Tootsie.

I was thinking of starting getting the bits now. I've wrote out my list of things to pack. So will get my bag's and start I think. It's better being prepared than rushing on the last minute, lol.