What will be in your...

RedInLove · January 2014

I was thinking of buying DH's diaper bag for him and putting some New Dad goodies in it, but maybe I'll make it double as his hospital bag. I'll need something bigger for me and LO's items, but it might work for him.

ThereBeDragons · January 2014

I'm already packed for the hospital- although at this point its an emergency go-bag and not a bringing baby home in a cute onesie bag.

I have a little bag with travel sized toiletries, a warm sweater for me, iDevice and cell chargers. And when its time to go I throw in the cell, iPads, my P17 packet (nurse told me to take since the hospital doesn't keep it in stock,) and my pregnancy organizer book. In the car I keep a change of clothes for DH and a travel blanket/pillow. Those only come up if I'm going to be admitted overnight. When we get closer to term I'll pack up some baby gear to bring along.

2brents · January 2014

Don't know of it's been said but I took cheap larger undies. They were loose and comphy and I didn't care if they got ruined or stained.

Christinaruth74 · January 2014

Gah we're talking about hospital bags already!
Serious question: when is the appropriate/reasonable time to get that packed? Do most of you plan on just throwing it together on your way out the door, or is this something that should be done far in advance?

runningyogimama · January 2014

I can't imagine having the energy to write thank you notes in the hospital! I was so exhausted the entire time!

In my bag last time and again this time: phone charger, toiletries/makeup, pajama pants, nursing bras and tanks, yoga pants, and zip up hoodie. We brought the diaper bag with a blanket and take home outfit in it and then put the extra stuff we got at the hospital in there.

CamrynnsMommy · January 2014

ltay1982 said:
What are your thoughts on maternity pants? Would yoga pants be a better bet for the drive home?

Any comfortable pants, nothing that's going to cut into your stomach, like jeans, you'll want loose fitting pants. Yoga pants, maternity pants, pajama pants, sweats. They should all be fine.

CamrynnsMommy · January 2014

Christinaruth74 said:
Gah we're talking about hospital bags already!
Serious question: when is the appropriate/reasonable time to get that packed? Do most of you plan on just throwing it together on your way out the door, or is this something that should be done far in advance?

I probably won't do it until 36 weeks. It's nothing that needs to be done now by any means.

ThereBeDragons · January 2014

Christinaruth74 said:

Gah we're talking about hospital bags already! Serious question: when is the appropriate/reasonable time to get that packed? Do most of you plan on just throwing it together on your way out the door, or is this something that should be done far in advance?

Unless you have a reason to expect that you will need it in the next month- there's no reason to pack super early. Also, most of the things you need are easy enough to grab on the way out the door- and if something is missing- it's usually not that important.

It is good to start thinking about it now in case you need to make a run to L&D unexpectedly, but that's more so you don't freeze in panic at what you need to grab if you have to grab things quickly- not because every mom should have a go bag waiting by the door at 20weeks.

sweetky_06 · January 2014

No need to pack until 36-38 weeks, but a lot of the stuff is stuff I already use everyday so the best thing you can do is have the list ready so you can quickly pull together the stuff you need when you need it. If there is an emergency and you can't get everything together, someone else can use the list to bring you your stuff.

Toiletries & simple make-up.

Nursing tanks (2), yoga pants, socks & slippers

Long sleeved-button down to wear over tanks

Depends - good for holding in the ice packs and do a better job of containing blood and fluids than the pads

Boppy

Phone & charger

Going home outfit for babe

Thank goodness the weather should be warm. For my winter baby we had to be worried about coats and stuff that took up lots of room in bags.

Kageer · January 2014

YES to your own pillow and Chapstick. Two things I cannot live without. I packed a separate bag for labor that had a new sports bra (in case I went in the tub and got mine wet), labor tools like stress balls and tennis balls, snacks for hubby and me after, Chapstick because my lips were so chapped for some reason during labor. I also packed my iPod ad speakers and camera in that bag. I didn't worry much about my bag for me after the birth-I just Sent my husband home to pick stuff up. Keep in mind that depending on what type of birth you have( which of course you may not know til it happens:), you could be going home 24 hours or so after birth so your time in the hospital could be really quick! For our first birth our son was in the nicu and we lived at the hospital for a week and needed a ton of stuff, but for my second we were sent home 24 hours later and I felt like we had just arrived!

Pinksparkle28 · January 2014

ksyknelvr73 said:

Pretty much what others have said, but also some lanolin and the hydrogel pads b/c nursing hurt a ton for me in the hospital and those were life savers.

I didnt know/realize how much of a life saver Lanolin is, and its definitely a must have. Comfortable going home outfit, make up, hair stuff. If you use bobby pins, take those. I forgot them last time. Toothpaste.

JessElam · January 2014

All of the above are great suggestions. For those who do a baby book, take that so you can do the footprints, and have guests leave notes.

danabsd · January 2014

I can't believe were here already. Yikes. Here's mine from last time. It was in excel with item, store, brand name, color, size, qty, price and extended price. I clearly had to much time on my hands.

Lucie's List sends out a hospital bag email around 36 weeks and Pregnant chicken does a nice job. Sorry if these have been mentioned, I have not read all the responses yet.

For You:
	Item
	Pillow
	Old Navy Women's New Classic Flip-Flops
	Lucy Studio Grip Sock
	Sports bra or Nursing Bra
	Victoria Secret The Most-Loved Yoga Legging
	Gilligan & OMalley® Womens Side Sling Nursing Cami
	Transformation Wrap
	Underwear
	Always Infinity Pads
	Medela Disposable Nursing Bra Pads
	Belly Bandit
	Shrinkx Hip Compression Belt
	Towel
	Trash bag (for the car only)
	Toothbrush and toothpaste
	Shampoo/Conditioner
	Deodorant
	Brush
	Chapstick
	Hairband or hair tie
	Hand sanitizer
	Medela Tender Care Lanolin
	Makeup
	Gum
	Gatorade
	Snacks
	Magazines
	I.D. and Insurance
	Cell phone and charger
	Pen
	Birth Plan
	Camera
For Baby:
	Soothies
	Scratch mittens
	Hat
	Receiving blanket
	Going home outfit
	Baby book
	Nursing pillow
	Car seat
For Copilot:
	Toothbrush
	Deodorant
	Underwear
Stays home:
	Jewelry
	Tons of baby stuff that makes me look like an amateur

danabsd · January 2014

Ha. I just realized I didn't want MH to change his clothes.

I definitely have some edits to make.

danabsd · January 2014

Christinaruth74 said:

Gah we're talking about hospital bags already! Serious question: when is the appropriate/reasonable time to get that packed? Do most of you plan on just throwing it together on your way out the door, or is this something that should be done far in advance?

I will do it in advance. Likely somewhere around 35-36 weeks. I will forget something important like the iPad charger if I try and put it together on the way out the door.

sweetky_06 · January 2014

danabsd said:

I can't believe were here already. Yikes. Here's mine from last time. It was in excel with item, store, brand name, color, size, qty, price and extended price. I clearly had to much time on my hands.
Lucie's List sends out a hospital bag email around 36 weeks and Pregnant chicken does a nice job. Sorry if these have been mentioned, I have not read all the responses yet.

For You:
Item
Pillow
Old Navy Women's New Classic Flip-Flops
Lucy Studio Grip Sock
Sports bra or Nursing Bra
Victoria Secret The Most-Loved Yoga Legging
Gilligan & OMalley® Womens Side Sling Nursing Cami
Transformation Wrap
Underwear
Always Infinity Pads
Medela Disposable Nursing Bra Pads
Belly Bandit
Shrinkx Hip Compression Belt
Towel
Trash bag (for the car only)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shampoo/Conditioner
Deodorant
Brush
Chapstick
Hairband or hair tie
Hand sanitizer
Medela Tender Care Lanolin
Makeup
Gum
Gatorade
Snacks
Magazines
I.D. and Insurance
Cell phone and charger
Pen
Birth Plan
Camera
For Baby:
Soothies
Scratch mittens
Hat
Receiving blanket
Going home outfit
Baby book
Nursing pillow
Car seat
For Copilot:
Toothbrush
Deodorant
Underwear
Stays home:
Jewelry
Tons of baby stuff that makes me look like an amateur

This is perfect proof to me that you need to take a look at these lists, take a look at yourself - and be realistic. If this list would make you comfortable, then do it. I want to take a duffel bag, not a suitcase

You might want to check what the hospital provides for baby as well - mine provided the hat, soothies, scratch mittens (if you want to use them), receiving blankets while in the hospital. I also sent DH home daily to take a nap/tend to the pets so he didn't need anything much.

runningyogimama · January 2014

My DH also went home to shower and change, so no bag needed for him.

RedInLove · January 2014

@kitchencolors, what are baby legs?

danabsd · January 2014

sweetky_06 said:
This is perfect proof to me that you need to take a look at these lists, take a look at yourself - and be realistic. If this list would make you comfortable, then do it. I want to take a duffel bag, not a suitcase You might want to check what the hospital provides for baby as well - mine provided the hat, soothies, scratch mittens (if you want to use them), receiving blankets while in the hospital. I also sent DH home daily to take a nap/tend to the pets so he didn't need anything much.

This is my second time around and I am fully aware of what my hospital provides. I don't think I understand the duffle bag comment. I took a small overnight bag (smaller than any duffel bag I own) and fit everything on the list. You do realize the majority is clothes and toiletries, right? MH roomed in with the baby and I. He will do the same this time.

The hat was personalized with her name, I loved having it in the hospital, the blanket was for going home (we were specifically told we could not have those) and they didn't offer us scratch mittens. We won't take soothies again as we don't use them until breastfeeding is established.

sweetky_06 · January 2014

danabsd said:

sweetky_06 said:
This is perfect proof to me that you need to take a look at these lists, take a look at yourself - and be realistic. If this list would make you comfortable, then do it. I want to take a duffel bag, not a suitcase You might want to check what the hospital provides for baby as well - mine provided the hat, soothies, scratch mittens (if you want to use them), receiving blankets while in the hospital. I also sent DH home daily to take a nap/tend to the pets so he didn't need anything much.

This is my second time around and I am fully aware of what my hospital provides. I don't think I understand the duffle bag comment. I took a small overnight bag (smaller than any duffel bag I own) and fit everything on the list. You do realize the majority is clothes and toiletries, right? MH roomed in with the baby and I. He will do the same this time.
The hat was personalized with her name, I loved having it in the hospital, the blanket was for going home (we were specifically told we could not have those) and they didn't offer us scratch mittens. We won't take soothies again as we don't use them until breastfeeding is established.

It wasn't meant as a personal affront - that's why I said everyone should know themselves and use a list like this a baseline, but be realistic if they really need everything. And when I see a list that long, I assume it will take something bigger than small duffel to hold everything, no matter what it is!

For me, I'm looking specifically at:

Transformation Wrap

Medela Disposable Nursing Bra Pads

Belly Bandit

Shrinkx Hip Compression Belt
Towel

Gum
	Gatorade
	Snacks
	Magazines

They wouldn't be on my list because I either don't own nor plan to buy those things, and I didn't see a need for nursing pads until after my milk came in, which certainly didn't happen at the hospital - and I was there for 62 hours after delivering DS #1. Towels were provided by the hospital, and a pad was enough for the short car ride. The hospital also had a maternity canteen down the hall with all kinds of snacks, juice, water, etc. for the moms and partners for free. I can't imagine when the thought of picking up a magazine would've crossed my mind after giving birth - we were so focused on baby.

danabsd · January 2014

sweetky_06 said:

danabsd said:

sweetky_06 said:
This is perfect proof to me that you need to take a look at these lists, take a look at yourself - and be realistic. If this list would make you comfortable, then do it. I want to take a duffel bag, not a suitcase You might want to check what the hospital provides for baby as well - mine provided the hat, soothies, scratch mittens (if you want to use them), receiving blankets while in the hospital. I also sent DH home daily to take a nap/tend to the pets so he didn't need anything much.

This is my second time around and I am fully aware of what my hospital provides. I don't think I understand the duffle bag comment. I took a small overnight bag (smaller than any duffel bag I own) and fit everything on the list. You do realize the majority is clothes and toiletries, right? MH roomed in with the baby and I. He will do the same this time.
The hat was personalized with her name, I loved having it in the hospital, the blanket was for going home (we were specifically told we could not have those) and they didn't offer us scratch mittens. We won't take soothies again as we don't use them until breastfeeding is established.

It wasn't meant as a personal affront - that's why I said everyone should know themselves and use a list like this a baseline, but be realistic if they really need everything. And when I see a list that long, I assume it will take something bigger than small duffel to hold everything, no matter what it is!

For me, I'm looking specifically at:

Transformation Wrap

Medela Disposable Nursing Bra Pads
Belly Bandit
Shrinkx Hip Compression Belt
Towel
Gum
Gatorade
Snacks
Magazines
They wouldn't be on my list because I either don't own nor plan to buy those things, and I didn't see a need for nursing pads until after my milk came in, which certainly didn't happen at the hospital - and I was there for 62 hours after delivering DS #1. Towels were provided by the hospital, and a pad was enough for the short car ride. The hospital also had a maternity canteen down the hall with all kinds of snacks, juice, water, etc. for the moms and partners for free. I can't imagine when the thought of picking up a magazine would've crossed my mind after giving birth - we were so focused on baby.

Huh?

Anyway, you started with this is proof that I needed to be realistic and now these are things YOU personally would not bring. Got it.

WelI, I will happily explain to you why these are on my list as well.

Transformation wrap - not only my favorite PP item of clothing but also my favorite lazy yoga pants kinda outfit day pieces of clothing. Comfort is so incredibly important, having comfortable clothes = necessity.

Nursing pads - I used them in conjunction with lanolin before my mild came in to prevent it from staining my nursing tanks. I didn't wear bras.

Belly bandit/shrinkx hips - if you are going to use them they should go to the hospital so you can start wearing them immediately, increasing their effectiveness.

I preferred to have my own full size bath towel. Helps with comfort and feeling human again PP.

Gum, snacks - not provided.

I was in labor for 14 hours, with an epi which meant no getting out of bed. I am glad I had something other than parents magazine to read.

Any other issues with my list? Would you like me to go through the rest of the list and provide my reasoning for each item before or after you come up with something else on it to nitpick?

sweetky_06 · January 2014

danabsd said:

Huh?

Anyway, you started with this is proof that I needed to be realistic and now these are things YOU personally would not bring. Got it.
WelI, I will happily explain to you why these are on my list as well.
Transformation wrap - not only my favorite PP item of clothing but also my favorite lazy yoga pants kinda outfit day pieces of clothing. Comfort is so incredibly important, having comfortable clothes = necessity.
Nursing pads - I used them in conjunction with lanolin before my mild came in to prevent it from staining my nursing tanks. I didn't wear bras.
Belly bandit/shrinkx hips - if you are going to use them they should go to the hospital so you can start wearing them immediately, increasing their effectiveness.
I preferred to have my own full size bath towel. Helps with comfort and feeling human again PP.
Gum, snacks - not provided.
I was in labor for 14 hours, with an epi which meant no getting out of bed. I am glad I had something other than parents magazine to read.

Any other issues with my list? Would you like me to go through the rest of the list and provide my reasoning for each item before or after you come up with something else on it to nitpick?

@Danabsd - I in no way meant to offend. My sentence "This is perfect proof to me that you need to take a look at these lists, take a look at yourself - and be realistic." was meant to be "you" in the general sense of "everyone" - not you aimed at Danabsd. In my mind the very thorough list you provided I in my mind compared to the registry suggestion list at BRU - it's long, there's something for everyone, but overwhelming to some. And like I said - if all those things made you comfortable and would be reassuring for someone to bring, then that is the best thing. If any FTM is like I was and a list that long scares the bejeezus out of them, I was trying (and apparently failing) to relay that each person knows what makes them tick and be comfortable and use a soup to nuts list like yours as an example of the types of things I would consider leaving out.

Truce?

RedInLove · January 2014

RedInLove said:
@kitchencolors, what are baby legs?

OK, these are adorable!

www.babylegs.com

mmks · January 2014

Most has been said. What I appreciated having most was:
- chapstick
- my own soap (hand and body - the hospital stuff was way too harsh)
- phone charger
- scent diffuser (I hate how hospitals smell, so I brought my own lavender oil thing in and loved it. Even the nurses commented on how good it smelled in my room. Not essential, but it did make it smell more like home to me!)
- slippers (ended up wearing them home b/c the IV fluids made me swell so much that none of my shoes fit)
- extra socks (my water broke all over mine, so I was glad I'd packed a few pairs)
Oh and I didn't pack for my husband. I'm having his damn baby - the least he can do is pack his own bag! (Plus we were like 5 mins from the hospital, so he didn't need too much.)

danabsd · January 2014

sweetky_06 said:

Truce?

Sure.

danabsd · January 2014

RedInLove said:

@kitchencolors, what are baby legs?

Gods gift to diaper changes.

momthatlifts · January 2014

JKBMA2014 said:

Never thought of this.. definitely make up for pictures. I'm not photogenic and need a little boost of beauty for photos. Charger for phone and probably my ipad. Probably a take home outfit for her unless she looks comfy in what she's is in. Definitely a change of clothes, shampoo and conditioner and body wash. Probably everything I would bring to a sleep over - I just noticed how much I said probably

@JKBMA2014- Every hospital is different, but just an FYI- our hospital doesn't put the babies in any clothes. They provide unlimited diapers, wipes, vasoline, formula if you FF, paci's and side snap shirts for winter babies. Otherwise they're all swaddled in just a diaper. If we didn't bring a take home outfit we would've taken DS home in a diaper.

Thanks for the heads up. That's why I plan on bringing one just in case.

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