What should I pack for the hospital?

micaela421

I'm sorry ladies and I know this question has been asked a million times already but any replies or links to those thread will be very helpful. im a FTM and a lost on what to pack for my hospital stay. TIA!

ladybugpjb

The Bump has a list: https://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/checklist-packing-a-hospital-bag.aspx

 For a c-section, definitely have some comfy pants that will hit you ABOVE your incision, both to wear in the hospital (if you don't want to wear their gowns) and to wear home. A dress or gown would work, too. You're not going to want any pressure on your incision.

Other than that, I've seen others suggest bringing a Boppy if you have one - BFing in cradle hold is a bit uncomfortable after a c-section because of putting weight on your stomach/inciscion.

nic5606

I brought nursing tanks, etc and never wore them. The gown was just easier learning how to breastfeed the baby.

Things I used/brought:

Robe, slipper socks (i hate the hospital ones), toothpaste, toothbrush, hair stuff (ties, shampoo, cond), soap, contact lense stuff, cell phone and cords, camera, toilet paper ( i was in L&D a week before delivery and the tp was like sand paper). Breast pump" i am glad I brought mine, because I had to use it in the hospital. If you use the hospitals it is another charge.

Discharge day: comfy pants with high waist ( i had these black comfy one from old navy maternity) and a nursing tank and sweatshirt.  Buy some big old granny panties too, you will not want anything touching the incision.

For baby: outfit, blanket, and I wish I had had these: cushion covers for the car seat straps. LO will be so little and the car seat straps are not comfy. Buy ahead of time. I got a pair of black ones from babies r us.

Do not forget stuff for dad.

And have plenty of acetaminophen and ibuprofen at home, you will need it!

 

NicoleR524

cotton nightgown- I couldn't imagine bending down to pull pants on and off.  

slippers or flip flops

computer, camera, phone + chargers

outfits for baby - I had DH bring onsies because I hated the shirts at my hospital. 

my own pillow, blanket and towels - being there for 5 days I was so glad to have these comforts

chapstick, hand lotion

water cup/bottle

small notebook and pen - there is a lot of info given to you

extra bag to bring gifts, paperwork, etc...home in 

lilylow

Maternity yoga pants.  You don't want ANYTHING that will rub against your incision.

Holly520

The only "extra" things I added to my list were a nightgown(s), granny panties, a blanket for baby, nursing pillow, and nipple cream.

lauraua

wipes (you won't be able to shower immediately)

deordorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, etc.

large underwear, sports bra, etc.

slippers, robe, night gowns or dresses or loungewear

bed pillows, comforter or blanket

comb, brush, hair products, makeup

baby's outfit for professional pictures at hospital

baby's outfit for going home

baby blanket

door decorations (i.e. baby wreath -- everyone at my hospital had one:-)

snacks

 

 

 

JennV514

I didn't know I was going to have a c-section, but here's what I used-

comfy socks

gauchos

hoodie

maxi dress (had my husband go home to bring me mine and I was so thankful for that)

flip flops

boppy

Nursing bra

various toiletries- travel sized shampoo, conditioner, dove soap, deodorant, lotion, toothbrush/paste, breast pads, hair ties, chapstick, and I brought my makeup to make me feel human.

Laptop/charger

Phone/Charger

I used the hospital pads and mesh undies.

And, of course, clothes for the baby. Oh, and our hospital doesn't give pacifiers, so I was really happy I packed some. Helped a ton.