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June 2011 Moms
Melissa2216
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S/O hospital bags...show me your list!
Melissa2216
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I was thinking I'd take 2 bags--1 diaper bag with baby stuff and 1 weekender bag with my stuff. I'm not really sure everything I should be taking though.
For those of you packed or those of you with lists made, what are you taking to the hospital?
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Re: S/O hospital bags...show me your list!
Proud Cloth Diapering, Babywearing Mommy to Desmond (5.30.2011) and Evangeline (2.26.2014)
Loving wife, best friend and teammate to Babywearing Daddy, Kelly (7.27.2000)
Volunteer Babywearing Educator at Babywearing International of South Central Pennsylvania
I don't have a list made yet, but I do remember that most of it I didn't use last time! Still it's nice to have the option of some things whether you use them or not.
I wanted to share my MUST have from last time...jolly ranchers! (Or some other hard candy you like.) I know some hospitals offer popsicles while in labor, mine doesn't and the only option was ice chips but they did allow a few hard candies! I swear that little bit of sugar helped me get through the looooooong labor that I had on basically a totally empty stomach.
I brought a robe I used a lot, but didn't wear the nightgown I brought since things are a bit messy and I didn't want to ruin it (just used the hospital gown under the robe).
A pillow from home was nice and of course a toothbrush for both me and DH was a must. I'm bringing clothes for the baby to come home in, a hat or two for her, and a baby blanket. (The hospital has most everything you need for the babe...and you pay for it whether you use it or not.) Clothes for DH and clothes for you to come home in.
Definitely not a complete list, but hope that helps.
I'm not packed yet but here's my list
For Me:
Deck of cards
Book of Sudoku Puzzles
5 pairs of cheap "granny panties"- I hate the hospital ones
My favorite pillow
2 Pairs of Pajamas and two sports bras/nursing bras
Slippers
Loofa and soap
Camera
Cell phone and charger
Laptop if the have internet access, but I haven't asked
Boppy
For Baby:
Coming home outfit
2 types of pacifiers
1 Cloth diaper (to come home in)
Blanket
Robe, comfy sweat outfit for when visitors come, own pjs, granny panties, breast shields, outfit to leave hospital in, make up, brush, toothbrush with toothpaste, own pillow
coming home outfit
camera, video camera, list of people to call
Off the top of my head
This is my list from last time -
going home clothes
car seat
deodorant
facewash
ponytail holder
insurance info
camera
camera charger
memory card
cell phone charger
chapstick
snacks -
juice boxes
granola bars
snack pack things
robe?
non skid socks
pillow (2)
boppy
laptop
toothbrush
toothpaste
lotion
makeup
book?
ipod
dvd - west wing
$$ for vending
underwear (crappy ones)
wine or champagne
what to expect book
pads
I don't have a list yet--but all these are great!
The L&D nurse who taught our childbirth class recommended 2 bags for mom: one for labor, one for when you move to recovery. That way you can make sure nothing too nice gets brought into L&D where things get messy
This is what I have already packed. But I'm sure that there are more things that I am going to add, or have forgotten.
Clothes for me to come home in
Pads
Breast pads
2 outfits for the baby (one in case its still cold and one for if it's warm)
Boppy
Shampoo
Brush
Book
3 copies of my Birthing plan (one for the nurses, one for whoever takes the baby, and one to stay with me)
Camera (with extra memory cards)
Baby Gender Predictor
My list (and bag) are kind of big, but that's because I very well may have to have a c-section, if I can't do a VBAC, so I'll be staying in the hospital for 3-4 days, instead of just a couple...And we're not bothering with a Daddy bag, really... our house is less than 15 minutes away, and my husband hates packing things back and forth. He'll probably go home to shower/change and stuff like that as he needs/wants to.
Mommy Bag
a few sports bras
pack of "whatever" panties (I don't like the hospital ones, either... just going to buy some especially for this.)
2 pairs of yoga capris (I hate hospital gowns)
a few tank tops
Non-skid socks
robe (in case I'm cold/want something more comfy)
1 pillow
going home outfit
toiletries: hair brush, hair ties, travel shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, chapstick and mascara. (I'm addicted to mascara. lol)
Distractions: iPhone (and charger), iPod, Kindle (and charger).
camera/battery charger/memory card
snacks
Baby Bag
onesie
sleeper
going home outfit
hat
socks
paci (just in case)
blanket
boppy
here goes:
(for me)
extra hair things
robe
socks
flip flops (shower)
cell/charger
wallet
paperwork in a folder (also helps to have a folder for all the info the ped/LC will give you)
pj's/comfy clothes for after delivery (i use their underwear)
face wash
shampoo/conditioner (use their soap)
moisturizer
deodorant
makeup
razor
magazines
book
sleepmask
earplugs (hosps are NOISY at night)
gum/snacks/hard candy
nursing bra/tank
clothes to go home in (last time, gauchos and a non-maternity shirt that was very, very loose and i wore at around 6mon pregnant)
brush
lotion
hair dryer
card game
camera & battery charger
videocamera & charger
pens/paper
(for DH)
cell/charger
singles/quarters for snack machine
phone # to add baby to insurance policy
laptop/charger
shampoo
pillow
pj's
tshirts/shorts
underwear
(for baby)
onesies
sleeper or two
going home outfit
blanket
hat
boppy
socks
nail clippers
car seat/base
After pre-registering with the hospital, I got a great packet in the mail, describing what all the hospital provides (as well as other info like guest accommodations, visiting hours, recovery procedures, insurance pre-authorizations, etc.) with both Emily (5 years ago) and this baby (just last week my packet came in the mail)... I don't have to bring much so my list is much shorter than most of yours. Hospital provides all toiletries (including toothbrush & hairbrush) and the disposable underwear didn't bother me a bit. Also, I'll be sent home with everything in my recovery room including diapers, wipes, swaddling blankets, hospital shirt and hat so, no need for us to pack a diaper bag full of items.
Hospital bag list:
Robe & slippers
Nursing bras & pads (my milk came in early with Emily), Boppy, Lanolin, Nursing cover-up, and my own pillow
Maternity yoga pants, tank top, flip flops to wear home (you'll still look/feel about 5-6months pregnant and could be very swollen from the IV fluids so, maternity clothing and roomy shoes are best for going home)
Make-up and hair products
Camera, Kindle, IPhone and all chargers (for entertainment as well as updating the family & visitors)
Notepad and pens to document L&D and baby's first few days
Change of clothes for DH
Car seat, stroller blanket
(2) side-snap shirts with mitten covers (at our hospital, baby will only wear a t-shirt and diaper and will be swaddled for easy diaper-changing and umbillical cord care while in the hospital and I am bringing the shirts I loved using with Emily)
Going home outfit, hat, pacifier
P.S. It could be helpful for you all to check your hospital's website for provisions so you don't under/overpack and are just aware of the process. I know it was extremely helpful for me to know.
eclaire 9.10.06 diggy 6.2.11
Keeping in mindthat I tend to over prepare....
o My bag:
o 2 night gowns (old/dark colors for after)
o 3 panties (old maternity or/don't mind stained)
o Bra (nursing preferably. and bring one for sleepingin!)
o Comfortable goinghome outfit for me. (make sure maternity)
o Slippers
o Shoes
o socks (old if you have them)
o Robe (don't mind getting stained)
o Water bottle
o Snack
o Pen and paper (to jot things down)
o Vitamins
o Pads (heavy duty overnight. hospital will provide butif you want your own...No tampons!)
o Birth plan (a few copies?)
o Nipple pads (You will spring a leak at night)
o Lip gloss (so wonderful during labor...)
o Change for vending machines
o Cell phone charger
o Toiletries
o Hair brush
o Tylenol (for DH)
o Nipple cream
o Lotion for massage
o makeup
baby books (informative and/or keepsake. A place forbaby's foot prints if desired)
List of contacts to inform of birth
feeding/diaper chart (to keep track of)
Baby's pediatrition information
o Baby bag: I want to bring just in case, or because I have aperfered brand...But the only thing you "need" is a going homeoutfit. Hospital will supply everything else.
o Wipes
o Dippers
o Going home outfit, hat, and socks
o Pacifier
o bottles and bottle brush
o Breast Pump and Ivory dish soap. (Lactations recommend)
o Laptop
o Plug
o Music
o Earphones
o Camera and Plugs
Additionally:DH's change of clothes and light toiletries for "clean up" afterlabor. Also, anything I might want for entertainment.
This is the list I used for DS. I think I compiled it from other sources on The Bump.
https://docs.google.com/View?docid=dcnqnpcd_15dsnwzcds
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