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Packing for hospital

Hi everyone,
Im a first time mum very excited.
I am currently 32 weeks, and was wondering when is the right time to pack my bags for the hospital?
I know its too early right now.
What should I carry?
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With my first pregnancy I had my bag packed at 25 weeks but this is my second and I think I'm going to Waite till I'm 30. There's no right time to have your bag packed for the hospital, each person is different. Each person is different and you never know when the baby is going to come. So if it makes you feel better to have your bag packed now go for it. U know I was glad to have my bag packed early for my first because you came 3weeks to soon.:) hope this helps
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10221785 tn?1410990458
Well I packed my bag as soon as I hit 37 weeks and gave birth at 38 weeks. You could start now if you wanted to and just add things as you go :)
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Thank you belly mums..
This week I will pack my bags.
Hope everything goes well.
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I got mine done at 30 weeks (:
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There are always horror stories about women going into labor anytime after 20 weeks so for me as soon as I get everything I need I'm gonna pack so not waiting till I'm just a couple weeks from popping cuz ya never know
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5727805 tn?1378193052
The list above is good. Bring at least 5 pairs of underwear too. I had to stay for 4 days because my son had trouble breastfeeding and I didn't want to go home until I knew I could do it. :) I packed my bag at 35 weeks. Then re packed it at 38 weeks. And my son came at 39 weeks. :)
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I think you should around 34 or 35 weeks . I would bring shampoo / conditioner , toothbrush and toothpaste , comfy clothes to change into , a robe , socks , makeup if your planning to put some on before you have the baby for pictures  ( I know I am lol ) , and the baby's stuff. Diapers , wipes , pacifier, sleepers , diaper rash cream , socks , a hat , mittens, and take home outfit  .
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Hello, well I am turning 38 wks tomorrow and yea if u want just wait a little bit or its up to u...I started packing mines last week and all I am bringing is some baby clothing,pair of clothing for u,socks, blankets for the baby, tooth paste,tooth brush,deodorant but not necessarily alot bcuz this is my second child and the first one I didn't used all I brought they give u baby wipes, pampers so maybe   there is no need for more specially when there is a naturally birth u only stay at the hospital for two days .
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