I'm packing pretty general stuff, but some of the other things I'm packing are a bikini swimming suit top (to hold the girls up during that first shower - a friend told me it was a lifesaver), a ton of batteries for cameras (for after delivery - lol) , and snacks for DH so he has zero excuses to leave my side. :-)
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Great list so far. I'll add massage oil/lotion for labor, and I second the swimsuit top, our hospital has whirlpool tubs in each room that I totally plan to use during labor!
I wouldn't bring pads and panties. Make sure any pants you bring are pants you don't mind getting blood on (I brought a pair of black pj pants). I also wore home the same thing I wore in, but I was induced. Bring two outfits for baby-- one newborn and one 0-3. You won't need receiving blankets either, the hospital provides those. Baby spends the time in the hospital swaddled in a blanket in a side-snap shirt so you'll really only need whatever clothes you want to bring him/her home in.?
#1: two things of chapstick (the air is dry and the breathing while in labor killed my lips)
#2: Shower shoes.....I just couldn't take a shower in there and I'm not a germaphobe, but everyone in those showers has been bleeding....so, that grossed me out.
#3: slippers
#4: one bathrobe, one pair of PJ's, (stuff that fit at around 4-5 months PG)few pairs of socks
#5: hairbrush, toohbrush and paste
#6: my own pillow....I couldn't sleep on theirs
(I'll wear home what I wear there)
#7: just one outfit for baby to come home in (we went right home, so we didn't need anything else... it was a 20 min ride and we had some things they gave us to take home)
And I really think that's the important stuff. My DH went home to shower and could have gotten me whatever else I needed...and this time he has to get home to put DS#1 to bed and wake up at home with him....so, getting extra things isn't a problem.
Jill * Married to Steven 11/9/03 * DS Samuel 4/4/05* DS #2 Jeffrey 6/13/2009
Re: What are you packing in your hospital bag?
maternity bra -- no underwire -- and nursing pads
chapstick
hair ties/clips or bobby pins
mousse for my hair (I have super curly hair so I?m just going to scrunch it and go)
shampoo/soap/body/face wash (travel size)
Brush
Makeup (questionable)
Toothbrush/paste
Deodorant
2 Tanktop/Cami
2 Tshirt
2 Track/sweat pants
Zip-up hoodie
3 Socks
Panty pads (you can use our hospitals but most of the girls suggest bringing overnight pads)
Camera/batteries
3 pairs of panties you don?t care if they get ruined
Change/dollar bills for vending machine
Towel
Cell phone charger
Tucks pads
flip flops for shower
For Baby-
Carseat/base
Diaper Bag
-Diapers/wipes
-Sleepers, onsies, socks, hats, mittens-
-Receiving blankets
-Thicker blanket
-Car seat cover (we just had a foot of snow fall, so we need it)
Great list so far. I'll add massage oil/lotion for labor, and I second the swimsuit top, our hospital has whirlpool tubs in each room that I totally plan to use during labor!
My list this time will be pretty darn short......
#1: two things of chapstick (the air is dry and the breathing while in labor killed my lips)
#2: Shower shoes.....I just couldn't take a shower in there and I'm not a germaphobe, but everyone in those showers has been bleeding....so, that grossed me out.
#3: slippers
#4: one bathrobe, one pair of PJ's, (stuff that fit at around 4-5 months PG)few pairs of socks
#5: hairbrush, toohbrush and paste
#6: my own pillow....I couldn't sleep on theirs
(I'll wear home what I wear there)
#7: just one outfit for baby to come home in (we went right home, so we didn't need anything else... it was a 20 min ride and we had some things they gave us to take home)
And I really think that's the important stuff. My DH went home to shower and could have gotten me whatever else I needed...and this time he has to get home to put DS#1 to bed and wake up at home with him....so, getting extra things isn't a problem.
The only clothes I'm taking with me are the ones I'll be leaving in (and the ones I arrive in).
A few pair of socks
Slippers
Quite a few pair of underwear...I'm sure they'll need changed often.
Overnight Pads
Nursing bras/Nursing Pads
Laptop/Charger
Camera/Battery Charger/Card Reader to transfer photos
Video camera and charger
Cell phone/charger
Some make-up for when guests start to arrive (pictures will be around forever, i'd like to look half-way decent)
Brush
Mousse
Hair ties
Shampoo/Conditioner (I plan to buy some travel sizes or buy travel size containers)
Hair dryer
Lotion (also travel size)
...That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
For Baby:
Baby Book for Footprints
A few onesies (different sizes)
A few sleepers (also different sizes)
A beanie hat I had made for him with his name on it.
Car seat/base
...The hospital will have the rest such as diapers, pacifiers, formula (if I need it)
We'll probably take a diaper bag too and just leave it in the car.