Hospital bag

[babymk5]

Have any June mommies started on packing hospital bag? How big of a bag did you buy? I bought a tote that maybe used when traveling for an overnight basic trip.Do think it will be big enough?

[lizashley_xo]

Thank you both Ftm_2015 & 2015Harmony especially for your responses..! I'm an overpacker anyway, so your suggestions helped me to concentrate on the minimum necessities without going overboard..! I was really just so worried about size wise & if I'd need ALL the stuff I got, so it really helped me to decide what was really necessary & to just relax LOL :) good luck to you all, as we are coming through the home stretch..!

[TH89]

I'll be 32w in two days and I'm just about to wash a few of bub's' outfits just in case and have them ready in a bag...I'll pack more stuff for bubs and things for myself later on I think.

[c0rruptted]

Wow. Some people pack way too much. I'm only packing the bare essentials. If I need anything else while I'm in hospital I'll just get my husband to go home and get it for me.

[babymk5]

Mrsmp3 yes that sounds about reasonable to me!!!

[Mrs_MP3]

I just got two pj's for me with button down front for nursing, two nursing bras, thick socks, pads with wings, couple underwear and toiletries for me. And baby just got one outfit for pictures and one footed pj's to go home in. Hubby just got one change of clothes...that's it (other than my electronics and snacks). This is my third rodeo and I learned that's it's not necessary to bring half the stuff we be packing. The hospital is capable of providing you everything you need as if you came in as an emergency and didn't have anything...having your own stuff is really just a luxury, not a requirement.

[Kelann]

Boppy not nippy

[Kelann]

I used his diaper bag for lotion, dry shampoo, razor, hair ties, toiletries, germ x, baby wipes (for my face), and a couple going home outfits for little man with one preemie & two newborn, and one 0-3, and a swaddlers I prefer over the receiving blankets they use, scratch mittens, mints, a must-call list, and two trash bags and a towel because it's a 45 minute drive to the hospital and I don't wanna clean up AF or vomit in hubby's car. Back pack for hubby's clothes & my robe, 2 comfy bras, 3 grannies panties, tank, tee, gym shorts, yoga pants, and going home outfit. Plus the nippy of course! Doesn't look like much all packed. 2nd time mom so just incase anyone's stumped. (:

[babymk5]

It still just seems like waaay to much to me!!! How long do most plan on staying??? I think will basically be naked (hospital gown) until discharged.

[2015Harmony]

^^ to lizashley_xo... We're due about the same time, it's good to have Ur bag packed early, my last 2 babies arrived 2+ wks earlier than their due date. It's just one less thing to think about, I pack the bags and they just sit in the closet or garage until it's time. As far as the baby clothes, yes you will need newborn sz clothes. Babies grow fast but will wear newborn sz for a month or 2. My son was 8lbs and wore newborn for 2 mo. U can bring 1-3 mo outfit to the hospital just for peace of mind. At the hospital, I keep the baby in the shirt they put them in. It's long sleeve & bottuns down, it makes care of the umbilical cord much easier. & 2 newborn outfits for baby. I don't take a whole diaper bag. For clothes @ home I have newborn sz-5 onesies, 5 footed pjs, some hats, & 1-cute outfit. About the same goes for sz 3 mo. I've washed all the clothes in free & clear detergent. Check out Pinterest there are some good lists for what you need at the hospital & what baby really needs.

[ftm_2015]

In my baby boy hostipal bag I have all white onesie because they say his clothes will get stained from the purple dye they put on the umbilical cord. Those sizes are 2 new born and six 0-3 months. Then I have two outfits packed. One is size new born and other is 3 months. Hopes this gives you an idea of how to pack for your little one.

[ftm_2015]

I packed mine a couple of days ago. I have two normal sized bags for myself. One is for clothing, and then the other is for shoes and personal hygine things. Then I have a separate bag for my baby boy.

[lizashley_xo]

Well I'm glad I came to this post..! I'm due with my first little one on June 12th & I didn't think I needed to have a bag ready yet for awhile.. >.< So I'm happy to have read everyone's comments so I know what to start packing soon..! In regards to baby clothes, obviously they need to be washed before wearing, but I don't know if my baby will need to wear newborn or be too big right away.. Do you still wash & bring a few newborn size, along with 3 months size & wait on other newborn clothes you've received in case you want to return..? I might start a post with this question in case people don't read my full comment, but I figured I'd try it first under hospital bag stuff.. Thanks ahead of time :)

[Boon5615]

That is why I also packed seperate bags. Luckily there is only 38 days left.
My stuff is packed according to the list given to us by the hospital.
My hubby will be bringing the carseat with him when we are discharged.

[ss_ss]

I have one bag for me with my hygiene products, clothes, ipod and camera.  I have a bag for baby, inside is a few outfits, his diaper stuff and hygiene products. I packed a little extra because I'm allergic to some regular soaps and lotions so we have everything we need.  Lastly, I put an extra bag into the diaper bag because then if the hospital has stuff for me to take home or if my family brings the little one gifts I don't have to worry.  My bags are separated just to make life easier. One big bag or suitcase might not fit into the tiny hospital closet, and I don't mind nurses helping with baby items but I don't want them rummaging through my personal items.  

[babymk5]

Why pack multiple bags? Wouldn't it be much easier to bring a big enough bag? Seems like it would be too much to have my bag plus 2 extra, plus baby with car seat and the things the hospital will give once discharged.

[Boon5615]

I packed a bag for me and one for baby, but I also have the diaper bag packed. My bags aren't that big.

Thanks for the tip regarding hubby. I will pack his things tonight.

[beatrizhernandez]

I will be 34 weeks this weekend and babys diaper bag is ready and im just doing mines in one of this days :D sooo excited also I will be buying my sons present so when he goes see our new addition to the family and won't get jealous for all the attention to her baby sister.

[Hanna92]

Im 34 tomorrow and I have started but still need a few things

[sew_cute]

We are coming in for a landing.....! Yay packed and ready. I cant wait to hear all the birth stories

[ShenCurti]

I started packing mine today and the baby bag is packed. Just waiting on hubby to put his clothes in and I'll officially be ready! Good luck to you ladies

[baenumber1]

I have two bags. A bag for the baby and a bag for me just need to finish thatcone off. A good tip i got was to pack spare clothes for the hubby incase he gets covered in stuff eg blood vomit while ur on labour

[jisunheo]

I'm going to use 20 inch carry on luggage and the diaper bag.

[DypsyDanger94]

I have an overnight bag for myself with a small toiletries bag inside and also bubs baby bag :)

[hb2015]

I have my bags packed as well and the diaper bag :)