Hospital Bag

ktr722

When should my hospital bag be packed by?

Things I would assume to pack are:

sports bras, panties, deodorant, brush,hair bands, toothpaste, toothbrush, camera, clothes to come home in, and maybe an extra pillow. (I will pack the same kinds of things for my hubby)

 Any other suggestions for the FTM?

Thank you in advance for your help!

slweaver0626

FTM mom here too!

I packed an outfit for me, and like 3 for LO because you never know what size they are going to be!

I also packed everything to take a shower and personal hygiene items for H.

 I have a light blanket packed just

ansleylibrarian

You really won't need panties. Even if you have a c-section you will still bleed and as awful as they sound, the hospital provided mesh panties are great for using with a pad and then throwing away. At our hospital, I wouldn't have needed the pillow ei

BettyH

If you have a boppy, might be a good idea to pack that. I didn't last time and had DH bring it to the hospital the second day b/c of breast feeding. Plus, you can always use it while in labor waiting to deliver. Def going with me this time. Also suggest t

megpeg

Snacks or change for dh for vending machines.

a few different outfits depending on size.

camera or video camera, charger, extra batteries 

magazines, laptop, stuff to do 

toiletries for you and dh

a few sets of

trevinosnm

Few other things I found on a list on the internet were: blow dryer, sugar free candy to suck on to help keep mouth moist, snacks in case you are hungry after labor and it may be late with no food options available or coins for vending machine, nursi

AliciaR777

If you're taking your own pillow, I'd suggest using a brightly colored pillow case so it doesn't get mixed in with the hospital's linens.

Also, I'm packing a swimsuit for DH so he can help me shower. I'm a csection mama, so having him helpin

KristySnyder

This is my 2nd baby. I OVER PACKED when DS was born. This time I'm bringing a change of clothes (a dress not pants cause of the bleeding and MANY bathroom trips will make this easier) Stuff to take a shower/brush teeth/hair...and 2 or 3 outfits for LO. Al

EMLarie

I'm bringing something for my baby to wear when she gets her picture taken. There is a photographer in my hospital and we're setting up her 1st photos. Maybe a headband or a pretty blanket to swaddle her in.

MermaidNM

Crap. I am totally not ready for bag packing. At all.

Schell2013

I have packed already for me: travel size things like shampoo, conditioner, tooth brush, tooth paste, body wash, pit stick, pads, lip chap, bobby pins, hair clips, elastics, hair brush, hair spray (I am anal about my hair, call me crazy!). I still have to

CanuckFan03

I plan to start packing the bag at around 37 weeks.

For me:

Two changes of clothes, toiletries for the shower, makeup, hair dryer, nipple cream. huge pads (the hospital only provides the first few, then you're on your own), undies to throw

LaxMOM44

Pack a couple onesies and then one pair of pants they normally work for a larger range cause you can roll the legs up. Worse case have a swaddling blanket and put that on baby when you are going home.

AllyStarling

Mamas, don't overpack your bags! I did last time, and it was a waste of time. I researched the internet, packed all the change for the vending machine, diapers, sugar free candies to keep your mouth moist and so on, and then found out that I can't have an