pre packed maternity bags

[lilly100]

Just been looking at the thread in third tri about what to pack in your hospital bag.
I have had a look on ebay and there are sellerson there that do pre-packed maternity bags at quite reasonable prices, some of them are ok actually and ideal for short stays in hospital - maybe one or two nights and then if you are in any longer then i suppose your other half could always bring yuo extra in if needed.
Just thought i'd share the idea as i might consider it myself - even if it is just to get one and put it away in case of an emergency so its there and ready to grab at very short notice - prob a good idea for the men, then at least everything is in the bag and they dont have to worry about forgetting anything.
hopes this helps someone

 

[kelownaprego]

personally I would want my own things to bring with me. Not entirely sure what you need, but I would want my own stuff like makeup etc. Have you thought about just packing a bag now and tucking it in your closet? Seems just as easy

 

[lilly100]

lol, yes i suppose packing a bag early and putting it away would certainly be just as good and def more personal - which i suppose is what you want at that time - suppose a pre-packed one is/could be a lazy option

 

[LeeBee]

I think some people go crazy with those things! I'll be packing a change of clothes, something to give birth in, make up, and shampoo/conditioner. And an outfit or two for baby. Don't think I'll need much more than that!

 

[lilly100]

dont forget breast pads and maternity pads - i went through loads and loads of these with my first two, especially the maternity pads, but yes i agreeit can be easy to go overboard and its best to keep things simple otherwise you'll be bringing back loads of stuff you didnt need

 

[sinead266]

Any time I went in was like going on hols u need a bag for labour ward then a bag for recovery ward can't see them bags having everything u need in them.

 

[lilly100]

i took 2 bags with me - one for me and one for baby, baby's bag was just a small one tho

 

[magicbubble]

these sound a good idea. i would get one but i love packing bags half the fun of a big event like holiday, wedding, .... birth.... is putting things in and out of your bag i think

 

[magicbubble]

I think some people go crazy with those things! I'll be packing a change of clothes, something to give birth in, make up, and shampoo/conditioner. And an outfit or two for baby. Don't think I'll need much more than that!

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me

 

[amipregnant]

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me [/QUOTE]

This is a great thread, whats on your list magicbubble?? i havent even started to think about this yet!

 

[lilly100]

these sound a good idea. i would get one but i love packing bags half the fun of a big event like holiday, wedding, .... birth.... is putting things in and out of your bag i think

totally agree if im going on holiday etc i always have my case packed quite a while in advance lol as if it will make it come faster lol

 

[magicbubble]

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me

This is a great thread, whats on your list magicbubble?? i havent even started to think about this yet!
[/QUOTE]

here is my copied and pasted list i made a few weeks back. i might edit it yet which ussually ends in adding things (like i say, i love packing and love taking everything but the kitchen sink everywhere with me )


My bag:
1. 3 dark towels
2. 3 Big dark nighties for labour
3. 2 pairs of dark button top pyjamas for after labour
4. Dressing gown
5. Slippers
6. 2 pairs of dark jogging bottoms for after labour
7. 3 button top t-shirts for after labour
8. jumper
9. 3 packs of maternity sanitary towels
10. Washbag – flannel, lavender oil, toothpaste, toothbrush, bubble bath, squirty soap, deodorant, make up, lip balm, talcum powder, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion (lightly scented), hairbrush, bobbles, hair clips
11. Knitting
12. Mobile phone and charger
13. Mp3 player
14. magazines
15. camera, spare memory card and charger
16. 2 packs of dark knickers from primark (10-12 knickers)
17. 3 nursing bras
18. Water spray/fan
19. Music cd for labour
20. Pack of Breast pads
21. Breast pump
22. Snacks
23. Bottle of water
24. Change for phone
25. My handheld notes
26. Bed socks
27. Normal socks
28. Trainers
29. 2 vests
30. Hand towel
31. Tens machine
32. Gym ball


James bag:
1. Change of clothes
2. Camera
3. Mobile phone and charger
4. List of telephone numbers
5. Towel and washbag
6. Snacks and drinks
7. Change for carpark
8. Baby carrier/sling

ButtonDumplings bag:
1. Sleeps suits chosen by James
2. Huggies newborn starter kit
3. 2 bottles
4. 10 milk storage bags
5. Fleece blanket from mummy
6. Bear hat and mits from James mother
7. 3 vests
8. Going home outfit
9. 3 baby grows
10. Car seat
11. Teddy bear
12. Dummy
13. Shawl
14. Socks
15. Scratch mits
16. Cardigan/summer jacket

Things to check before leaving – cameras charged, i have had a bath, mobile phones charged, petrol in car, got change for carpark, got baby car seat, doggy, piggies, fish and hedgehog are cared for. To save money on carpark could arrange for an ambulance to pick me up by phoning maternity.
Wherever you're planning to give birth, keep a list of important numbers in your handbag or near the phone. You need to include:
• Your hospital or midwife's phone number.
• Your partner or birth partner's phone number.
• Your own hospital reference number (it will be on your card or notes). You will be asked for this when you phone in.
Cook some meals to put in freezer before going to hospital – couple of weeks or so before should be fine. Include soup, pasta dishes, stews, casseroles, shepherds pie etc.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-Your-Bag-Before-Going-Into-Labour

 

[magicbubble]

ps. i read somewhere to use patterned towels as plain ones may mistakenly end up in the hospital laundary. x

 

[punk_pig]

I had my bag packed but kept having to take stuff out of it as quite a lot of labour happens at home (if it is slow like mine was), so TENS machine came back out, as did exercise ball, dressing gown etc.

 

[lilly100]

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me

This is a great thread, whats on your list magicbubble?? i havent even started to think about this yet!

here is my copied and pasted list i made a few weeks back. i might edit it yet which ussually ends in adding things (like i say, i love packing and love taking everything but the kitchen sink everywhere with me )


My bag:
1. 3 dark towels
2. 3 Big dark nighties for labour
3. 2 pairs of dark button top pyjamas for after labour
4. Dressing gown
5. Slippers
6. 2 pairs of dark jogging bottoms for after labour
7. 3 button top t-shirts for after labour
8. jumper
9. 3 packs of maternity sanitary towels
10. Washbag – flannel, lavender oil, toothpaste, toothbrush, bubble bath, squirty soap, deodorant, make up, lip balm, talcum powder, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion (lightly scented), hairbrush, bobbles, hair clips
11. Knitting
12. Mobile phone and charger
13. Mp3 player
14. magazines
15. camera, spare memory card and charger
16. 2 packs of dark knickers from primark (10-12 knickers)
17. 3 nursing bras
18. Water spray/fan
19. Music cd for labour
20. Pack of Breast pads
21. Breast pump
22. Snacks
23. Bottle of water
24. Change for phone
25. My handheld notes
26. Bed socks
27. Normal socks
28. Trainers
29. 2 vests
30. Hand towel
31. Tens machine
32. Gym ball


James bag:
1. Change of clothes
2. Camera
3. Mobile phone and charger
4. List of telephone numbers
5. Towel and washbag
6. Snacks and drinks
7. Change for carpark
8. Baby carrier/sling

ButtonDumplings bag:
1. Sleeps suits chosen by James
2. Huggies newborn starter kit
3. 2 bottles
4. 10 milk storage bags
5. Fleece blanket from mummy
6. Bear hat and mits from James mother
7. 3 vests
8. Going home outfit
9. 3 baby grows
10. Car seat
11. Teddy bear
12. Dummy
13. Shawl
14. Socks
15. Scratch mits
16. Cardigan/summer jacket

Things to check before leaving – cameras charged, i have had a bath, mobile phones charged, petrol in car, got change for carpark, got baby car seat, doggy, piggies, fish and hedgehog are cared for. To save money on carpark could arrange for an ambulance to pick me up by phoning maternity.
Wherever you're planning to give birth, keep a list of important numbers in your handbag or near the phone. You need to include:
• Your hospital or midwife's phone number.
• Your partner or birth partner's phone number.
• Your own hospital reference number (it will be on your card or notes). You will be asked for this when you phone in.
Cook some meals to put in freezer before going to hospital – couple of weeks or so before should be fine. Include soup, pasta dishes, stews, casseroles, shepherds pie etc.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-Your-Bag-Before-Going-Into-Labour[/QUOTE]

thanks for sharing your list, i might use this to do my own, thank you

 

[Tryin4Number3]

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me

This is a great thread, whats on your list magicbubble?? i havent even started to think about this yet!

here is my copied and pasted list i made a few weeks back. i might edit it yet which ussually ends in adding things (like i say, i love packing and love taking everything but the kitchen sink everywhere with me )


My bag:
1. 3 dark towels
2. 3 Big dark nighties for labour
3. 2 pairs of dark button top pyjamas for after labour
4. Dressing gown
5. Slippers
6. 2 pairs of dark jogging bottoms for after labour
7. 3 button top t-shirts for after labour
8. jumper
9. 3 packs of maternity sanitary towels
10. Washbag – flannel, lavender oil, toothpaste, toothbrush, bubble bath, squirty soap, deodorant, make up, lip balm, talcum powder, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion (lightly scented), hairbrush, bobbles, hair clips
11. Knitting
12. Mobile phone and charger
13. Mp3 player
14. magazines
15. camera, spare memory card and charger
16. 2 packs of dark knickers from primark (10-12 knickers)
17. 3 nursing bras
18. Water spray/fan
19. Music cd for labour
20. Pack of Breast pads
21. Breast pump
22. Snacks
23. Bottle of water
24. Change for phone
25. My handheld notes
26. Bed socks
27. Normal socks
28. Trainers
29. 2 vests
30. Hand towel
31. Tens machine
32. Gym ball


James bag:
1. Change of clothes
2. Camera
3. Mobile phone and charger
4. List of telephone numbers
5. Towel and washbag
6. Snacks and drinks
7. Change for carpark
8. Baby carrier/sling

ButtonDumplings bag:
1. Sleeps suits chosen by James
2. Huggies newborn starter kit
3. 2 bottles
4. 10 milk storage bags
5. Fleece blanket from mummy
6. Bear hat and mits from James mother
7. 3 vests
8. Going home outfit
9. 3 baby grows
10. Car seat
11. Teddy bear
12. Dummy
13. Shawl
14. Socks
15. Scratch mits
16. Cardigan/summer jacket

Things to check before leaving – cameras charged, i have had a bath, mobile phones charged, petrol in car, got change for carpark, got baby car seat, doggy, piggies, fish and hedgehog are cared for. To save money on carpark could arrange for an ambulance to pick me up by phoning maternity.
Wherever you're planning to give birth, keep a list of important numbers in your handbag or near the phone. You need to include:
• Your hospital or midwife's phone number.
• Your partner or birth partner's phone number.
• Your own hospital reference number (it will be on your card or notes). You will be asked for this when you phone in.
Cook some meals to put in freezer before going to hospital – couple of weeks or so before should be fine. Include soup, pasta dishes, stews, casseroles, shepherds pie etc.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-Your-Bag-Before-Going-Into-Labour[/QUOTE]

WOW! How long are u staying in hospital for after babysitter born? When I had SD last year i didn't even have half as much as that and i still didnt need it all. I have Strep B so I have to go into hospital as soon as my waters break and stay in for a minimum of 24hrs afterwards. I'd suggest if u really want all that stuff that u pack it several different bags:
Labour bag - things u need during labour, first outfit for baby, couple of nappies - you cand send this home with ur partner afterwards, just transfer the things u need for overnight - slippers, dressing gown etc.

Ward bag - enough stuff for you and baby for 24hrs. I wouldn't bother with the baths on the ward, they're not normally very clean, bubble bath will aggregate any stitches etc. Best to have a shower and even then i'd wear flip flops!

Extended stay bag - enough stuff for a couple of extra nites just in case - this can stay in the boot of the car and partner can bring it in if and when needed.

xxxx

 

[Tryin4Number3]

Just seen that my phone decided to put babysitter instead of babys - stupid thing! Lol x

 

[Tryin4Number3]

Just seen that my phone decided to put babysitter instead of babys - stupid thing! Lol x

And SD instead of DD - really should read before i post!

 

[magicbubble]

I had my bag packed but kept having to take stuff out of it as quite a lot of labour happens at home (if it is slow like mine was), so TENS machine came back out, as did exercise ball, dressing gown etc.

aaah good point! i wouldnt have thought of this

 

[magicbubble]

ive got a huuuuge list of things i want to take with me

This is a great thread, whats on your list magicbubble?? i havent even started to think about this yet!

here is my copied and pasted list i made a few weeks back. i might edit it yet which ussually ends in adding things (like i say, i love packing and love taking everything but the kitchen sink everywhere with me )


My bag:
1. 3 dark towels
2. 3 Big dark nighties for labour
3. 2 pairs of dark button top pyjamas for after labour
4. Dressing gown
5. Slippers
6. 2 pairs of dark jogging bottoms for after labour
7. 3 button top t-shirts for after labour
8. jumper
9. 3 packs of maternity sanitary towels
10. Washbag – flannel, lavender oil, toothpaste, toothbrush, bubble bath, squirty soap, deodorant, make up, lip balm, talcum powder, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion (lightly scented), hairbrush, bobbles, hair clips
11. Knitting
12. Mobile phone and charger
13. Mp3 player
14. magazines
15. camera, spare memory card and charger
16. 2 packs of dark knickers from primark (10-12 knickers)
17. 3 nursing bras
18. Water spray/fan
19. Music cd for labour
20. Pack of Breast pads
21. Breast pump
22. Snacks
23. Bottle of water
24. Change for phone
25. My handheld notes
26. Bed socks
27. Normal socks
28. Trainers
29. 2 vests
30. Hand towel
31. Tens machine
32. Gym ball


James bag:
1. Change of clothes
2. Camera
3. Mobile phone and charger
4. List of telephone numbers
5. Towel and washbag
6. Snacks and drinks
7. Change for carpark
8. Baby carrier/sling

ButtonDumplings bag:
1. Sleeps suits chosen by James
2. Huggies newborn starter kit
3. 2 bottles
4. 10 milk storage bags
5. Fleece blanket from mummy
6. Bear hat and mits from James mother
7. 3 vests
8. Going home outfit
9. 3 baby grows
10. Car seat
11. Teddy bear
12. Dummy
13. Shawl
14. Socks
15. Scratch mits
16. Cardigan/summer jacket

Things to check before leaving – cameras charged, i have had a bath, mobile phones charged, petrol in car, got change for carpark, got baby car seat, doggy, piggies, fish and hedgehog are cared for. To save money on carpark could arrange for an ambulance to pick me up by phoning maternity.
Wherever you're planning to give birth, keep a list of important numbers in your handbag or near the phone. You need to include:
• Your hospital or midwife's phone number.
• Your partner or birth partner's phone number.
• Your own hospital reference number (it will be on your card or notes). You will be asked for this when you phone in.
Cook some meals to put in freezer before going to hospital – couple of weeks or so before should be fine. Include soup, pasta dishes, stews, casseroles, shepherds pie etc.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-Your-Bag-Before-Going-Into-Labour

WOW! How long are u staying in hospital for after babysitter born? When I had SD last year i didn't even have half as much as that and i still didnt need it all. I have Strep B so I have to go into hospital as soon as my waters break and stay in for a minimum of 24hrs afterwards. I'd suggest if u really want all that stuff that u pack it several different bags:
Labour bag - things u need during labour, first outfit for baby, couple of nappies - you cand send this home with ur partner afterwards, just transfer the things u need for overnight - slippers, dressing gown etc.

Ward bag - enough stuff for you and baby for 24hrs. I wouldn't bother with the baths on the ward, they're not normally very clean, bubble bath will aggregate any stitches etc. Best to have a shower and even then i'd wear flip flops!

Extended stay bag - enough stuff for a couple of extra nites just in case - this can stay in the boot of the car and partner can bring it in if and when needed.

xxxx[/QUOTE]

this is just based on a list that was on the nhs website. i would rather go over prepared than under. even if i dont use half of it it wont matter. it will just go home with me and i would raTher have things i might need but not use than leave things at home that i might need and then not have