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What to take to a bed rest mommy?

jwthoms1jwthoms1 member
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I can't find a post like this for several pages. My friend is on hospital bed rest at 31 weeks. I'm going to see her tonight and want to take her some stuff to make her more comfortable. I know people have been taking her donuts and food but I want to take something different. What does a bed rest mommy want or need? I was thinking about a cute throw blanket, nail polish, movies, magazines, etc.

What should I take to make the hospital less hospital like?
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Re: What to take to a bed rest mommy?

  • bossyfnpbossyfnp member
    Movies, a throw is a nice idea, trashy gossip mag. Ear plugs/eye mask.Does she have an ipad? if so a itunes card was great. Some nice body wash/lotion. You really cant make a hospital less hospital like. Its really just making the mommy comfortable...:)
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  • ziggy903ziggy903 member
    DVDs and magazines are great, and I've had a few people bring board games and play them with me. Great way to pass time!
    Also, if she doesn't have to be in the hospital gown you could bring some pajamas!


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  • jwthoms1jwthoms1 member
    Thanks! I didn't see these responses before I went shopping. I went a little overboard but I think she liked everything.

    I got her a throw blanket, nail polish and manicure set, body wipes and face wipes since she gets limited showers, dry shampoo, Oreos because!, trail mix, lotion and Chapstick, two cheap movies, a Nicholas Sparks book of mine that I haven't had time to read, sparkling cider and New Years party favors for tonight, a card game, and note cards to write a friend or write thank yous for the friends who have been helping with stuff.

    That's all I can remember. It was a lot but it was mostly little stuff.

    I also grabbed some Starbucks hot chocolate and that was a hit.

    I will probably take pjs next time because those hospital gowns are terrible! And I found out she is scrapbooking a baby book for her middle child so I will probably take her some supplies for that.

    I also grabbed some crayons and a coloring book for her boys when they visit.

    Thanks for the tips.
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