What to pack in hospital bag?

MissL83 · December 2011

I will be 34 weeks on Saturday, but I want to make sure I have everything I need just incase I'm early. Plus, it is getting much harder to walk and get around, so I might as well get things prepared while I can. What have you packed or planning to pack in your bag?

Sept1799 · December 2011

I packed last time:

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Soap (my hospital didn't provide)

Shampoo (again didn't provide)

Razor

DO

(some people pack make-up, but I didn't)

brush / comb

An outfit for me to come home in - compfy pants and a shirt and socks

Nursing tanks

PJ bottoms to wear with the nursing tanks

Robe

Slippers

Boppy (to help with BF) - So glad I had it!!!! So helpful

Camera & Videocamera - chargers for both

Cell Phone and Charger

(We didn't have one but laptop - plus our hospital had online on the tv with a keyboard)

My dh stayed with me and didn't leave so we put some clothes for him in there and also a toothbrush, do for him too!!

My mom came and brought the take home outfit for dd and also her car seat on the last day. So we didn't have to worry about that.

This time I am going to include nipple cream (I didn't have that last time)

MissL83 · December 2011

Thank you! As obvious as it seems.... I never even thought about a toothbrush and toothpaste! haha I was more focused on clothes for baby and me. Good list! Thank you!

Sept1799 · December 2011

MissL83:
Thank you! As obvious as it seems.... I never even thought about a toothbrush and toothpaste! haha I was more focused on clothes for baby and me. Good list! Thank you!

Your welcome!!!

Good luck

Sept1799 · December 2011

MissL83:
I will be 34 weeks on Saturday, but I want to make sure I have everything I need just incase I'm early. Plus, it is getting much harder to walk and get around, so I might as well get things prepared while I can. What have you packed or planning to pack in your bag?

Tell me about it....its hard and I have a toddler to chase around all day. Wait until you are on your second pg....Its a bit more challenging.....enjoy this time while you have it...rest and sleep!!!

Lisa9926 · December 2011

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Brush
Makeup (at least some lipstick so your lips don't get chapped)
Going home outfit for you (I just did a maternity dress last time and plan to do it again...my stomach was actually too small for my maternity pants and too big for regular so it was nice not worrying about something that would fit on my stomach)
Baby going home outfit (I would bring two outfits this time around...one newborn and one 0-3 months)
Nursing Bra (just a cheap one at first...I like the target no underwire ones. Wait until your size regulates to buy a more expensive one...I like the pea in the pod no underwire ones)
Robe (not really needed since they can usually just put a backwards hospital gown on you, but nice to have)
Slippers (my hospital provided the non-slip socks, but might be nice to have as well)
Boppy or My Breast Friend
Camera
Cell Phone
Clothes (an outfit change and PJ's) and toothbrush for you husband if he is staying
Car seat for baby (leave it in the car until you are ready to leave)
Snacks for yourself (my hosptial would bring some stuff around sometimes and let you order 3 meals a day, but just pack some stuff you like just in case you get hungry or don't like the hospital food)
Finally, anything that you think will keep you sane while you are in labor (I was fine with TV, but some people like to knit, do puzzles, listen to music, read, etc...). After you have the baby you will probably just take care of baby the whole time...my first hated the hospital bassinet and would NOT let us put her in there (I don't blame her it's just plastic, but it's funny that even a few hours old they already have an opinion).

MLS0630 · December 2011

**Don't forget the baby book - have it on hand so they can do baby's footprints while they are already inked for their own paperwork. Good luck! Big Smile

shotzie · December 2011

A few things that haven't been mentioned: make sure you have your ID and insurance card, chapstick, lotion, your own pillow, white noise machine, personal fan. The white noise machine helped block some of the noise from the hallway. I also had insane hot flashes after delivering, so the little fan I brought came in handy. Also, if you wear contacts or glasses, you'll want to bring the stuff involved with that.

MissL83 · December 2011

Thanks everyone...I really appreciate it! It seems so easy to get overwhelmed and forget things or not even think of certain things!

JuneBugBaby2012 · December 2011

I brought a few nightgowns that buttoned down the front. That way, I didn't flash our visitors or while walking the hall to the nursery. Also, a litle bag of snacks. I was starving with all that late night feeding but the cafeteria isn't open 24/7. I brought granola bars, dried fruit strips, and a few chocolate treats.

Our hospital provides the noise machine, but I would have brought ours if it didn't. The hallways are busy all the time and the slamming doors were really annoying.

textbookcase · December 2011

Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, brush, chapstick)

Nursing bra (I'm bringing a nursing sports bra this time)

Yoga pants and maternity t-shirt to go home in

Socks and extra socks that I don't mind having to toss

Camera/charger

Cell phone/charger

Kindle

Boppy

Clothes for baby (newborn and 0-3 months. My 8lb, 8oz baby was fine in NB clothes last time), hat, socks, mittens so she doesn't scratch herself

Car seat!

I don't bring any diapers, wipes, pacifiers, etc, because they have all of that at the hospital.

JWSchwarz · December 2011

Lots of good ideas from these posts! I am throwing in some chap stick. I have heard they won't let you drink water while you're in labor in case you have to have an emergency c-section. I can't imagine how dry and chapped my lips will get (and I'm sort of a chap stick fanatic)!

courtneyklv · December 2011

Do you really wash and dry your hair in the hospital if there for a couple days? I am bringing body wash and a razor..didnt think about shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer...

hmmm

JuneBugBaby2012 · December 2011

courtneyklv:

Do you really wash and dry your hair in the hospital if there for a couple days? I am bringing body wash and a razor..didnt think about shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer...

hmmm

I guess it depends on your routine to begin with. I shower and wash my hair everyday. After being in labor with my first for two days, all I wanted was a shower and to get cleaned up. I think most hospitals have the hotel hair dryers and some sort of shampoo and conditioner.

textbookcase · December 2011

courtneyklv:
Do you really wash and dry your hair in the hospital if there for a couple days? I am bringing body wash and a razor..didnt think about shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer...

hmmm

I need to wash my hair daily or it gets nasty. I'm just bringing little travel shampoo and conditioner. No hair dryer.

courtneyklv · December 2011

oh ok..i wont be..i wash mine every few days to keep it from drying out, and make sure the color doesnt fade..i know! Ill bring my dry shampoo!

thanks ladies!

FarmvilleLover · December 2011

I'm packed with the exception of the obvious like laptop, phone and chargers!

- camera & charger

- phone & charger

- carseat blanket

- 2 swaddle blankets

- 2 NB outfits (we're Team Green)

- for baby: mittens, socks

- for me: going home outfit of fleece jacket, cardigan, yoga pants, tank top

- toiletries: travel size shampoo, wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, qtips, lotion, chapstick, aquaphor, floss, some makeup

- lansinoh nipple cream

- lansinoh gel soothie pads

- boppy

- 2 pillows (1 for me and 1 for DH)

- blanket for H (heard the hospital ones suck)

- snacks: nuts, beef jerky, swedish fish, crackers

- roll of my own soft toilet paper

- paper for baby's footprints and handprints

- folder w/copies of important papers: power of attorney, healthcare directive, Will, list of people for DH to contact in case something happens (lawyer, financial advisor, insurance agent).

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