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Hospital Bag
I know this has been asked before (but not in a while)...but those that just had babies...what did you take to the hospital. The lists that I keep seeing seem like SO much stuff. I want to pack minimally, but don't want to forget anything that might be needed
Thanks!
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Re: Hospital Bag
Well, this is what I've got packed:
diaper bag w/: a couple baby outfits, recieving blanket, pacifier, diapers, wipes, burp cloth
duffle bag w/:comfy clothes like yoga pants, a couple tops to easily nurse in, outfit to go home in, shower shoes, fuzzy house slippers, nursing bra, nursing pillow, camera
toiletries bag w/ sample-sized toiletries, make-up bag, ect...
a pillow from home
Yes, I have three bags, but I didn't want to stuff everything into one huge bag. I'd rather have more than less.
Long warm socks... I kid you not. I actually allowed my mother into the room during delivery (which I said no to previously) as long as she hurried and brought long socks. The epi makes your feet freezing!
Yoga pants
Nursing tops
flip flops
cell phone charger/cell
camera charger/camera
book... after you have the baby they take him/her away to do tests and you have an incredible amount of time to do nothing with limited cable channels. I recommend Twilight.
One NB sized baby outfit in a cotton/comfy variety.
Extra pillows for you and DH.
Toothbrush/tooth paste
Mouthwash
MINTS! Labor is hard and heavy breathing leads to dry stickymouth AND you can't have water.
toiletries. I loved having my own. Made me feel more "me" plus it made me smell like I normally do for Little Man.
DVDs. I brought Friends season 7. Something to have on in the hours you are in labor but not pushing. That time drags.
Car seat
Extra clothes for DH
Brush, hair ties...
Baby mittens
Unneeded items I packed and never used...
Pads
Underwear
lots of clothing items
robe
baby clothes/diapers/wipes/diaper cream
mmmm, I didn't know the epi makes your feet cold!
going to go pack some socks pronto!