What does the hospital provide??

misslin20 · June 2012

I'm not too picky, so I don't really HAVE to have my own stuff. I'm bringing a few personal things but the c-section rooms are SMALL in our hospital. I'd rather pack light. What do the hospitals usually provide? Thanks

biblionerd · June 2012

I don't think there's really a "usual" so you might want to ask them if you just want to bring the bare minimum with you. I've seen girls on the boards have to bring their own TOILET PAPER. So I wouldn't assume.

ETA: My hospital told us they would provide everything for the baby except for a car seat and outfit/blankets to go home in. For the moms they provided all the medical stuff/supplies (including pp care- giant pads, mesh undies, peri bottle), basic soap/baby wash, towels, wash cloths, linens, food, drinks, snacks, hospital gowns, socks, blow dryer, and robes. I brought my own toiletries, slippers, blowdryer, and clothes to come home in.

rosesandpeonies · June 2012

they provide everything except the carseat and going home clothing. Although I bring many things to make me feel comfortable. I don't know if they provide shampooo, etc. and things of that nature...so you might want to ask. I would probably bring some personal care products like that. but as far as pads, etc. they will provide it for you.

jjhp2018 · June 2012

For baby our hospital provided everything care-wise like wipes, diapers, blankets ... but they surprised me and didn't have any type of diaper rash cream. Our LO was going number 2 like crazy and ended up getting blisters on her butt (they said it was because CS babies have more amniotic fluid they have to get out). Our LO was, and still is even with cloth diapers, very sensitive and tends to get blisters if she goes to the bathroom too much.

Luckily the nurse ended up finding some rash cream in the NICU for us. I am definetly packing some next time though!

For mom our hospital provides those mesh panties and pads, toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. They aren't the greatest but if you didn't want to pack much - our hospital has you set on personal care products for the stay.

I would definetly ask if and what yours provides beforehand since hospitals vary so much.

HotChocolate79 · June 2012

Everything for the baby except going home clothes and car seat. They also gave us a lot of stuff to take home - diapers, wipes, formula, etc. There was a variety of PP supplies - pads, peri bottles, mesh undies, etc. No toiletries except for basic soap so plan on bringing your own toothpaste, face wash, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer and whatever else you use.

Personally, I am glad I had my own clothes - I couldn't get out of the hospital gowns fast enough and having my own pants and tank tops made me feel a thousand times better. I also brought my makeup and used it, I kind of looked like death warmed over and this helped when having visitors and for going home pictures.

blondie87 · June 2012

Make sure you call and ask, but I packed my own toiletries, a robe, slippers and going home clothes of course (I suggest a dress). If you are bf you will need a nusing bra, lanolin ointment (ask them if they have some too because you will use a ton), nursing pads, and soothies. If you are ff you will need a sports bra and an ace bandage. My DD was born 9 lbs 5 oz so I wish I had brought some of the NB "stump" shirts and clothes we had so she could've worn them. Make sure when you leave to take everything they will possibly give you and ask for extras. The really big wipes from the hospital were great for those first blow out diapers. And the blue pads make great diaper changing pads for public places.

misslin20 · June 2012

Thanks ladies!

belladujour · June 2012

Whats a "peri bottle"?

Mayfaerie88 · June 2012

blondie87:
Make sure you call and ask, but I packed my own toiletries, a robe, slippers and going home clothes of course (I suggest a dress). If you are bf you will need a nusing bra, lanolin ointment (ask them if they have some too because you will use a ton), nursing pads, and soothies. If you are ff you will need a sports bra and an ace bandage. My DD was born 9 lbs 5 oz so I wish I had brought some of the NB "stump" shirts and clothes we had so she could've worn them. Make sure when you leave to take everything they will possibly give you and ask for extras. The really big wipes from the hospital were great for those first blow out diapers. And the blue pads make great diaper changing pads for public places.

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