when and what to pack for the hospital

[proudmom7712]

I'm 31 and 3 days and I'm wondering what to pack and when or is it to early?

[nattymummytobe]

Im 31+6 and my hospital bag is packed apart from the specific "perfect" outfit for my little angel. Im struggling with picking it as i dont know if she is going to fit in newborn or the 0-3 is she going to be big or small i dont know ... and this is worrying me more than anything xx

[jrecker]

Toilet paper. the hospital kind is awful. picture outfit for the baby and something to go home in. comfi pajamas for u and nursing bra if breasffeeding. camera and magazine and snacks for after. sleep mask.

[NilahsMom]

I'm 35 weeks and 5 days. I'm very nervous this is my first Child. I was wondering what should I Pack. Also I was wondering what's better epidural or no.  

[proudmom7712]

Thanks for your help!

[GYNsymptoms]

I brought a few extra pairs of panties too.  Those mesh ones they give you don't really hold the huge pad they give you in place.  They do have toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and soap available.  Maybe want to bring some deodorant though and a brush.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
If you were my patient, I would say, if you have a spare bag and some spare things that you aren't going to miss for 6-7 weeks, it would be OK to start accumulating some things that you can't live without. I often start to pack and then go on for days thinking of things that I forgot.
Remember though, nowadays the hospital will have almost anything that you forget, and your husband or mom can bring things too.  Despite my best laid plans, I went in to deliver my daughter with only the clothes on my back.
Miraculously we did OK.  It is a lot of fun packing though, so enjoy!
Dr B