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Hospital bag
I know people have asked this before, but I need a refresher. What all should I pack in my hospital bag for delivery and when in my pregnancy should I have it ready? I'm 30 weeks now
Don't forget your phone charger! Loved being able to update everyone on facebook & post pictures!
Clothes for you and baby for 3 days just in case you have to stay. I reckon pack it at 34-35 weeks?
Snacks for you for after baby comes, and some of daddy's favorite too!
Breastfeeding Pads and Maxi Pads
Phone or calling card to call those relatives that live far away
Extra Change for vending machines, or whatever else might come up
Book to read, or something else to entertain you when you have no visitors or are waiting for labor to really get going
Baby Book, in case you want to fill some of it out
Camera and batteries
Clothes for you:
Socks
Robe
PJ's- they have some you might want to use because of the bleeding, but just in case
Going home clothes, remember you won't be able to fit into your old clothing right away
Underwear
Bras
Extra outfit just in case you don't want to wear PJ's the whole time
Hairbrush
Make up (if you want)
Toiletries- for you and babies daddy in case he wants to stay
Extra clothes for daddy
Baby Clothes:
Going home outfit
Back up gong home outfit
Socks
Onesies
Fully stocked diaper bag:
Wipes
Extra outfits
pacifier (if you want to use one)
Bottles
Formula (depending on if you will use it or not)
Diapers
BurpClothes
Car Seat
Breastfeeding Pads and Maxi Pads
Phone or calling card to call those relatives that live far away
Extra Change for vending machines, or whatever else might come up
Book to read, or something else to entertain you when you have no visitors or are waiting for labor to really get going
Baby Book, in case you want to fill some of it out
Camera and batteries
Clothes for you:
Socks
Robe
PJ's- they have some you might want to use because of the bleeding, but just in case
Going home clothes, remember you won't be able to fit into your old clothing right away
Underwear
Bras
Extra outfit just in case you don't want to wear PJ's the whole time
Hairbrush
Make up (if you want)
Toiletries- for you and babies daddy in case he wants to stay
Extra clothes for daddy
Baby Clothes:
Going home outfit
Back up gong home outfit
Socks
Onesies
Fully stocked diaper bag:
Wipes
Extra outfits
pacifier (if you want to use one)
Bottles
Formula (depending on if you will use it or not)
Diapers
BurpClothes
Car Seat
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Around what time should I have it ready??
First baby, I have no idea what to expect, what's given at the hospital, what's not, what's handy for me to have for myself and my fiancé, etc
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