Hospital Bag Packing Questions

Re: Hospital Bag Packing Questions

• ash.flea

  September 2010

  I was/am a procrastinator.  I didn't finish packing it until I had to go to the hospital at almost 39 weeks.

  I think I started making a list/buying stuff at around 30ish weeks, and had some stuff packed by about 35 weeks.

  In the end, I barely used anything that I packed.
  

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• DreamsBride411 member

  September 2010

  I was packed at a decent time - by like 35ish weeks. I used just about eberything I brought, but I didn't overpack. I packed 4 nights worth of comfy PJs just in case I went in for a section and used all 4. I packed and used my slippers, my own pads and underwear, makeup (because I knew I was going to have a lot of visitors), glasses/contacts/solution, dry shampoo so I didn't have to worry about washing my hair for a couple of days, hair ties, clips for bangs, my own poof, shampoo, baby soap, & lotion, perfume (don't ask), nipple cream, regular bras, socks, my boppy, facewash and my night and day creams, camera, charger, video camera, charger, cell phone charger, a robe, sneakers, and a going home outfit. Oh, and I brought my blowdryer (and I used it!).

  
  
  
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• dani_girl08

  September 2010

  I had my bag packed at 36 weeks.  Here's a list of what I packed:

  For me:

  -Shampoo, body wash, razor, etc.  I don't recall seeing any at the hospital.

  -Tank tops & yoga pants.  This was my most useful item.  I found it extremely difficult/frustrating to unsnap/untie the hospital gown to BF. It was so much easier to just pull down the strap of a tank top.  

  -Change for vending machines.  I never drink pop, but I was craving Sprite like crazy right after I had her.  Weird.

  - Prenatal vitamins

  -Clothes to wear home (maternity jeans)

  -Underwear. I wore the mesh panties in the hospital, but I wanted to wear my own underwear home. 

  -Makeup, hair dryer, hair straightener, etc.  

  -Camera/video camera

  -Phone chargers

  -Flip flops 

  -Nursing cover for when visitors were present  

  For baby:

  -Nail file for nails

  -2 coming home outfits: 1 newborn, 1 0-3 months

  -Blanket (for leaving)

  -Cardstock for footprints.  I had them stamp her feet on cardstock instead of in our baby book to make sure they got a good set.  I'm glad I did because she moved her foot & it took 3 times to get a good set.

  That's all I can think of.  HTH! 

  ETA: I also took my boppy, & I was glad I did! 

   

   

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• libertadw

  September 2010

  The only thing that I really used were my own pj's 2 pairs of warm socks, my own shampoo, soap, body spray, deodorant and M's going home outfit. Everything else was left untouched. The only thing I wish I would have taken were a few more snacks. My Dad and brother came to visit after work and ate all my snacks which left me hungry all night.
  

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• Ashleysred

  September 2010

  I packed most of the stuff around 35 weeks, thank goodness since the liitle Kikimonster came at 37 weeks, and made a list of stuff I had to grab at the last minute - camera, video camera, and snacks for Timm (which I forgot.  Oops).

  The only things I used -

  -Change for the vending machines/cafeteria for Timm.
  -Snacks - well if I had remembered them, he would have eaten them.
  -Change of clothes to go home - for me, Timm, and Miss K.
  -Pillow for Timm
  -Hair ties
  -Chapstick
  -Baby Book - totally gave me something to do while Timm was sleeping.
  -Change of clothes, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, hair brush, and toothbrush
  -Cameras

  I brought a whole bunch of crap that I didn't need, so def pack light.

   

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• mrsquetee09

  September 2010

  I started mine about 3 weeks before my due date. Little by slowly I filled it up. The most useful things literally in the bag were the hidden snacks (!), but the most important overall item thing I brought was my own pillow. I don't know how I would've made it without it!
  

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• eamaines

  September 2010

  I never actually finished packing mine  and forgot a couple of items I wished I'd really had-chapstick, a robe & my own pillow.

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• AprilJT

  September 2010

  mrsquetee09:

  I started mine about 3 weeks before my due date. Little by slowly I filled it up. The most useful things literally in the bag were the hidden snacks (!), but the most important overall item thing I brought was my own pillow. I don't know how I would've made it without it!
  

  I so agree with this!  Both times I brought my pillow and I'm really glad that I did.  There seems to be a pillow shortage when you go to the hospital and you will need more than one if you are breast feeding.  

  I brought my own pj's but never ended up wearing them.  The first time because I wasn't there long enough and it just seemed like a pain when they are checking your bleeding and need to see that area.  Last time i was there longer and wanted to wear my own pj's but I was so swollen that nothing would fit me.  (My clothes that I wore into the hospital were to small!  I had to have my mom bring me different clothes and shoes because nothing would fit me!)

  Yes, bring your own shower stuff!  You are going to want it.
  

  

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• natalee215

  September 2010

  I had mine partially packed with a list of the rest of the stuff that was still in use in the house that needed to go in it by about 35 weeks.  This was a big mistake for me because of course I didn't head to the hospital until 41 weeks.  The most prepared people are always the ones stuck waiting!

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