Help me remember what goes in the bag for the hospital

VARedhead · February 2012

I can't remember what I packed the first time, and what I actually needed.

I'm also having a hard time knowing what outfit to pack for myself when I leave - it was summer when I had DD so wore a maxi dress. I'm not sure what to pack for when it's cold.

Thanks!

smacb · February 2012

I haven't packed yet, but here's my list

outfit for baby

granny panties

slippers, socks with treads

dark robe

nursing pillow

lanolin

toothbrush

shampoo

hairbrush

charger for phone

camera

laptop

LMH1209 · February 2012

I wore black maternity yoga pants and a maternity t-shirt home both times.

I had a short hospital stay this time and didn't use much from my bag other than the camera, my iPad, my brush, my toothbrush, and my cell phone and iPad chargers. DH didn't even used the clothes and toiletries we packed for him because he ended up going home to spend the night with DS.

ETA: One other thing we used: snacks for DH in L&D. I think we had some trail mix and maybe some pretzels and a bottle of water for him.

amh_navyblue · February 2012

DD#2's birthday is in January--I wore comfy sweats, a nursing tank and zip up sweatshirt. I think I had a couple of stretchy pants with me as part of my PJs too.

Useonfire · February 2012

Here's what I packed in mine recently:

Nursing jammies, tanks & bras

Yoga pants

Boxer shorts

Pajama pants

Pillow

Underwear

T-shirts

Robe

Socks (with grippy feet)

Flip flops

Breastpads

Toiletries bag (deodorant, toothbrush, tooth paste, face wash etc.)

Nipple cream (ie. Lanolin)

Phone charger

Baby's coming home outfit (with hat and gloves)

WinesNotWhines · February 2012

My bag was pretty minimal -- I basically packed whatever I'd usually pack for a one-night stay anywhere, except I also took a comfy robe and an extra pillow (because people told me the pillows at the hospital sucked). For clothing, I took yoga pants and a nursing tank. In the winter, I'd add a long-sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt. I also packed nursing pads and lanolin. Oh, and snacks like crackers, pretzels, etc.

vtkgirl77 · February 2012

The only thing I didn't see on the list so far is hair ties/scrunchies or whatever you use to pull your hair off your face.

As far as what to leave the hospital in, I just wore black yoga/maternity type pants, a t-shirt, and crocs. If it has been winter, I would've just added a fleece and coat.

tomandcourt · February 2012

pillow(s)

blanket for DH

nursing pillow

toiletries, robe, and flip flops (for shower)

snacks

camera, laptop, phone and chargers

going home outfit for DS

going home outfit for me (I just picked my cutest maternity outfit, since I knew regular stuff wouldn't fit)

yoga ball

JKM416 · February 2012

Other things to pack:

- paperwork for the hospital

- birth plan

- headband (if necessary)

- burp cloths (DD and DS2 were spitters from the moment they were born and the hospital didn't have anything I could use)

- an empty bag to carry home all of the freebies / random extras

- gum / mints

- chapstick (my lips were SO dry after having all three kids)

My going-home outfit in November was velour yoga pants, a maternity tank top, and a hoodie. I couldn't zip it up very well, but it was more forgiving toward my immediately postpartum body than a regular shirt, and it made nursing DS2 easier while we waited around forEVER to get discharged.

fatjavacat · February 2012

Besides the comfy clothes for me and baby - all I really wanted were flipflops for the shower and my boppy...

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