Ultimate Hospital Bag List *not a question*

[BabyTurnip]

So I saw that a lot of mommies were wondering what to pack and being the overly prepared one, I decided to go threw 20 different websites and gather everything I could find and made a list.....technically four lists lol but I am more then willing to share it with you ladies and of course if I forget something please please please say so! :) watch out girls its a long one!

During Labor List:
-Picture ID (driving license, hospital card)
-Insurance Card
-Hospital Paperwork
-Birth Plan (if you have one, they have a good one if you google )
-Eyeglasses + Contact case and solution (if you have them)
-Tooth Brush + Toothpaste
-Lip Balm (Hospital tends to be very dry)
-Deodorant
-Hair Brush + Comb
-Hair Band + Barrettes
-Soap, Shampoo, Lotion (Hospital are bond to have them, but if your picky like me bring your own)
-Bathrobe (Lovely to have if you want to walk around the halls)
-Nightgown (Comfortable, short loose sleeves for easy check-up of your blood pressure....and one you wont mind   getting messy)
-2 Pairs of slippers and/or Socks (non slip ones of course!)
-Pillow (Colorful pattern makes it easy to tell which one is yours)
-Music and something to play it on
-Picture of a love one or something you love
-Reading material (especially if you get epidural)
-Box of yummy treats for Nurses and Drs (Make a happy staff....and you will be seeing a lot them for awhile)
-Cheap Pair of Flip-Flop (Shower floors are apparently pretty gross in hospital)
-Bath Towel (Hospital will likely provide one, but apparently are small and thin)
-Face Wash (always good when your sweating your bottox off)
-Water Spray Bottle ( For cooling spray on your face during labor)
-Sour suckers (Curbs the thirst while sweet ones make it worst)
-Roll of toilet paper (hospital one is scratchy and cheap)
-Gatorade (always good to have on hand :D)

For Daddy List:
-Camera and/or Video Camera + Batteries, Charger, memory card
-Toiletries (Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste)
-Snacks
-Reading Material
-Money (for parking and change for vending machines)
-Bathing Suit (he can now joining you in the shower for support and rubbing your back during labor)
-Comfortable Shoes (that might get messy, and maybe even slippers, he might be there awhile)
-Few changes of clothes (that might also get messy)
-Laptop + Charger (if you have one)
-Pillow + Blanket

After Labor List:
-Fresh Nightgown
-List of people to call + phone numbers (in the heat of the moment you really don't want to forget anybody)
-Cell phone + Charger (maybe a prepaid call card too in case cell phone dies)
-Snacks (crackers, fresh/dried fruits, nuts, granola bars, etc)
Nursing bras or regular bras
Breast pads (even if your not breastfeeding youll be happy to have something for the leaks)
Maternity underwear (not the cute ones! you want the granny style. Itll feel better espescially if you have a c-section)
-Book on newborn Care
-Notebook of journal + pen/pencil (take notes on baby's feeding session, questions you may have for dr, take notes on what pediatrician tells you, jot down memories on baby's first day)
-Going-Home outfit (a lot of people say you can also go home with the clothes you came in with)
-Baby Book
-Nipple Cream (if your nursing)
-Heavy Flow Sanitary Pads
-Breast Pump (some hospital may provide one)
-2-4 comfy outfits (yoga pants, pj bottoms, tank tops)
-Prenatal Vitamins
-Couple of plastic bags (put old clothes in there)

For Baby List:
-Installed Car Seat! (they wont let you go home without a car seat lol)
-Going home outfit (a couple of different size, never know how small or how big baby will be. Onesies, stretchy sleeper, hat, booties, baby mittens, socks)
-Receiving Blankets
-Baby Nail Clippers and emery board (most hospital do not supply them for fear of liability)
-Small stuffed animal (add to baby's crib for easy description)
-Diapers (Hospital will provide them, but just in case)
-Nursing Cover (if you have guests and you need to breastfeed)
-Pacifier
-Diaper Cream


So.....I know I said it was long, but here it is! The product of several hours looking threw 20ish websites and gathering everything I could :) hope it helps and as I said, if im forgetting anything please comment! I love being prepared and i know sometimes its hard to think of everything you may need. I know I was under panic at first too lol

P.S: do not bring jewelry or valuables and a wack load of cash on hand. It is still a public place, and there have been cases of theft in hospital too!

[BabyTurnip]

Glad it was helpful for you Janyda. It certainly doesnt hurt to start packing now lol a lot less stressful for sure. :) most people dont needvall this but its better to be safe then sorry. And my hospital is a little ways away so i dont want mynhubby doing trips lol i want him right beside me the whole time

[mommytoobe1]

I'm only 19w6d and I want to start packing now lolthanks a lot for this list its very helpful being a ftm I wasn't sure what I was going to need to pack its very appreciated!!

[janyda]

Thank you soooo much baby turnip..this list is very helpful. Im a ftm and had no idea I would need all these things...this list makes me want to pack my bag tonight and I'm only 17w4d preggo..lol

[BabyTurnip]

i found the nipple cream at walmart for 12$ from Medela. Dont know if its any good, but since i don't know where to start i just took a jab and started with this one lol I also got an avent manual breast pump on sale at walmart for 50$. Apparently didnt work very well for my mom but ill give it a try. Worst come to worst im out 50$ but i really dont plan on using in that much unless i can pump a lot of milk, then i will lol and probably invest in a better one too. You can also get the reusable breast pads. They are hand wash, so just wash them at the end of the day and let them air dry. I thought it was a great idea for those who are concerned with the environment. I got two boxes of six and got the ones that donate some money to the breast cancer as well :) bonus!

[baysmama24]

Thanks great list :)

[ftmom2beaug28]

definitely gonna use this, im only 33w so I think im gonna wait until next week. And the nipple cream is at walmart in the baby section with breast pumps, breast pads and pacificers :)