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What do i pack in my Hospital bag?

Im almost due but my doc says baby could come anyday now. What are somethings i should pack in my Hospital bag? I don't want to forget anything.
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I have pillow (my comfort)
Nighty
Pjs bras pants
Disposable pants
Breast pads
Bath sheet
Shampoo n wash n toothbrush
Breast pump
Pads
Slippers
Comfy clothes to leave
Charger for phone
Magazines
Snacks n drinks
Dummy
Bottles
Hat blanket booties mittens
Sudocream
Cardi and coat (im due in oct)
Vests sleepsuits
Wipes and nappies

Think i may have gone OTT but i dont want to be worried ive forgotten anything!
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With my little girl I packed mainly for her & forgot about me. I took two nighties & a dressing gown! No where near enough. You'll probably go through more changes of clothes than bub. Don't forget huge comfy Bridget Jones style undies & a sports water bottle with some tea tree oil, helps after bub is born. Squirt while you pee to dilute the wee, trust me on this! Wish I'd spent more money on good quality maternity pads with wings. The hospital surf boards are useless. Hooe this helps x
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all the other ladies got it but one thing i bought was dipers not for baby but for me the bleeding after was terrible the hospital had those really huge pads but they dont keep still so blood kinda got every where those dipers helped me out big time watch a bunch of youtube videos always sells adult dipers
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For myself: 2 yoga pants, 2 big shirts, going home outfit,  one pair of socks, phone, travel size shampoo/conditionee, house slippers, nursing pads
For baby:  3 shirts, baby socks, blankets, going home outfit  . I would not suggest bringing diapers/ wipes, hospital provide them so save yours.
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Ohh and don't forget to tell hubby to pack a bag as well
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This is my second baby. Some hospitals give alot like nipple cream and shirts for baby's to were since the doctors don't anything really touching the babies belly button until it falls off on its own. But pack more for you I had alot on my first time I didn't use. I would say mostly and outfit for you when you leave and outfit just in case socks and slippers. And outfit for the baby to take pictures in if they offer that and there take home outfit. Hope that helps
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This is my second baby. Some hospitals give alot like nipple cream and shirts for baby's to were since the doctors don't anything really touching the babies belly button until it falls off on its own. But pack more for you I had alot on my first time I didn't use. I would say mostly and outfit for you when you leave and outfit just in case socks and slippers. And outfit for the baby to take pictures in if they offer that and there take home outfit. Hope that helps
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YouTube has great videos on what to bring.
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For me: PJs, nursing bra, dressing gown, big pants (c section!), maternity pads, lanisoh nipple cream, snacks, phone and charger, cash, glasses, maternity top and stretchy trousers.

For baby: 3 onesies, cardigan, hat, soft carrier, fleece blanket, swaddling blanket, muslins, nappies and wipes.

I've got an additional bag with extra pads, baby clothes, towel and toiletries for my husband to bring in if I have to stay in longer than expected. But its likely to only be 36hrs if all goes well.
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Well in my hospital bag I have 9 baby grows 9 vest (I have come section) nappies, breast pad, pads for yourself, pjs and dressing gown. Socks. Aslo as u have stuff like that u should be grand
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