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Hospital Bag
I want to get my hospital bag ready. What all should I pack?
Nipple pads. You don't want your boobs to leak out on your going home outfit if you can avoid it.
Belly-cream/oil. Some don't think it makes a difference, but no harm doing it anyway.
Hubby bag. Many might not consider this, but he will be there and would probably appreciate a clean pair of socks, underwear and shirt.
Good Luck hun!
Belly-cream/oil. Some don't think it makes a difference, but no harm doing it anyway.
Hubby bag. Many might not consider this, but he will be there and would probably appreciate a clean pair of socks, underwear and shirt.
Good Luck hun!
Thank u hopefulLady!!!! This is the most useful list I have got so far!!!! U reminded me stuff I would nevee remember!
They have a bunch of lists out there, not to mention that most pregancy books will provide a list also. A few items is sugest that I missed with my first child...
make-up. Lots of pics and you WILL be tired (and look it)
Nail clippers/mitts for baby. They have talons when they come out, and the hospital will not clip or provide clippers for you.
slippers with hard soles. You want to easily be able to get in and out of bwd but peraonaally, I dont like walking on those floors in my socks.
sweater/sweatshirt....or pretty much layers. My last child was born late sept in the south...where its still HOT... I felt like I was having hot flashes...so being able to easily switch b/t tank and sweater was a relief.
Toilet paper. You will be sore...esp with natural birth. The hospitals usually go for the cheapest stuff...they are trying to run effectively...I take my own roll of tp. It makes me feel better and is softer on my sore lady parts.
Pads...yes they provide them, but with as much bleeding as there is, I prefer the ones with wings...they stay put better...you want the extra long heaviest flow!
I could really go on for a while but just think about little things...book or comp, phone charger, etc. Most books will list the obvious, but you gotta think of the rest too.
make-up. Lots of pics and you WILL be tired (and look it)
Nail clippers/mitts for baby. They have talons when they come out, and the hospital will not clip or provide clippers for you.
slippers with hard soles. You want to easily be able to get in and out of bwd but peraonaally, I dont like walking on those floors in my socks.
sweater/sweatshirt....or pretty much layers. My last child was born late sept in the south...where its still HOT... I felt like I was having hot flashes...so being able to easily switch b/t tank and sweater was a relief.
Toilet paper. You will be sore...esp with natural birth. The hospitals usually go for the cheapest stuff...they are trying to run effectively...I take my own roll of tp. It makes me feel better and is softer on my sore lady parts.
Pads...yes they provide them, but with as much bleeding as there is, I prefer the ones with wings...they stay put better...you want the extra long heaviest flow!
I could really go on for a while but just think about little things...book or comp, phone charger, etc. Most books will list the obvious, but you gotta think of the rest too.
Thanks so much
Oh and your own going -home outfit should be something you wore during the 7th month of pregnancy. You wont get into pre-pregnancy clothes until a few months. Sorry if this sounded obvious and silly to mention!!
You would obviously remember to pack clothes, toiletries, etc! Here is what we are likely to forget and miss having at the hospital.
1) cash - most people leave hurriedly when labour begins, so keep some cash in your hospital bag, its good to have some money for buying snacks, a meal, something at the pharmacy etc.
2) phone charger ( we take out phones, forget the chargers)
3) camera and batteries
4) a lipstick or a eye pencil if you normally use one, there is nothing like taking a shower the next day, combing your hair and putting on your basic feel-good cosmetics. Plus it makes your brighter in the pictures ( sorry if it sounds vain! :) )
5) contact list of people who matter, in case your phone dies out.
6) a hot water fomentation bag, usually hospital rooms are toooo cold for my liking and a hot water bag under my feet helped to get comfy.
7) breastfeeding gear, if you plan to breastfeed ( i had severely cracked nipples in the first 24 hours, so a nipple shield helped.
8) some snacks to munch. The baby can keep you awake all night and the hospital cafe or food service is most likely closed after midnight.
9) A lot of extra wipes/throwaway pieces of washcloths - the baby's meconium is going to be hard to wash off from any fabric, so use disposable wash cloths. I wasnt happy using diapers on the delicate skin of newborns ( and risk a diaper rash), so I used soft cotton cloth diapers and threw away the wash cloths with meconium.
10) a hand sanitizer - for visitors. I made it a point for visitors to sanitize their hands before they hold my perfectly cute clean pure baby! :)
11) Baby body wash and shampoo , I was not comfortable with the hospital
using their own to bathe my baby, i bought good quality, hypoallergenic ones and asked them to use my bottles instead.
12) a diaper rash cream, newborns can get a rash from the plastic, and the elasticised edges of the diaper and Desitin helps soothe them.
Phew I am sure there are more likely-to-forget things, try to think from what are the things you would need like you do at home ! Good Luck!!
1) cash - most people leave hurriedly when labour begins, so keep some cash in your hospital bag, its good to have some money for buying snacks, a meal, something at the pharmacy etc.
2) phone charger ( we take out phones, forget the chargers)
3) camera and batteries
4) a lipstick or a eye pencil if you normally use one, there is nothing like taking a shower the next day, combing your hair and putting on your basic feel-good cosmetics. Plus it makes your brighter in the pictures ( sorry if it sounds vain! :) )
5) contact list of people who matter, in case your phone dies out.
6) a hot water fomentation bag, usually hospital rooms are toooo cold for my liking and a hot water bag under my feet helped to get comfy.
7) breastfeeding gear, if you plan to breastfeed ( i had severely cracked nipples in the first 24 hours, so a nipple shield helped.
8) some snacks to munch. The baby can keep you awake all night and the hospital cafe or food service is most likely closed after midnight.
9) A lot of extra wipes/throwaway pieces of washcloths - the baby's meconium is going to be hard to wash off from any fabric, so use disposable wash cloths. I wasnt happy using diapers on the delicate skin of newborns ( and risk a diaper rash), so I used soft cotton cloth diapers and threw away the wash cloths with meconium.
10) a hand sanitizer - for visitors. I made it a point for visitors to sanitize their hands before they hold my perfectly cute clean pure baby! :)
11) Baby body wash and shampoo , I was not comfortable with the hospital
using their own to bathe my baby, i bought good quality, hypoallergenic ones and asked them to use my bottles instead.
12) a diaper rash cream, newborns can get a rash from the plastic, and the elasticised edges of the diaper and Desitin helps soothe them.
Phew I am sure there are more likely-to-forget things, try to think from what are the things you would need like you do at home ! Good Luck!!
Going home outfit for you and baby. Make sure its loose fitting of course. Toiletries (toothbrush comb brush etc) i bought my own sanitary napkins as well. I honestly didn't need anything else.
I heard to pack like you are going to a hotel for 3 days
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