Hospital Bag lists :o)

[violet-glow]

(Wrote this in the second tri, but thought id post it here aswell... just to be helpful lol)

If your like me then your seriously paranoid that your going to forget to pack something. Ive made a few lists........

Labour List

Birth Plan (if you have one)
Old nightdress or T-Shirt (To give birth in)
Petroleum jelly (For your lips)
Dressing gown (for obvious reasons)
Flannel/Sponge, Water spray, Baby wipes (So birthing partner can cool you down)
Energy drinks and Glucose tablets (To give you energy, you'll need it)


After Labour List

Large dark towel (So you can go have a shower, you'll need one lol)
2 packs of maternity pads
Disposable or old knickers (you'll be messy down there sorry TMI)
Breast pads
Snaks and drinks (believe me you'll be hungry after the birth)
Camera
Small towel/Hand towel (So you can have a wash in the sink)
Tooth brush/Tooth paste/Toiletries
Mags, books, money for T.V card (you'll be bored when babys asleep)
Mobile phone & charger (if you dont have a mobile, take money for the payphone
Baby wipes (to keep you looking fresh as a daisy lol)
Hairbrush (so you look beautiful)

Your Baby

1 pack of newborn nappies
Nappy bags (babys poo smells lol)
3 cotton vests (you can take more if you like)
3 sleepsuits (you can take more if you like)
cotton wool
baby wipes
Snowsuit? (this depends on when you give birth)
nappy cream (I use zinc and caster oil cream for zack and he didnt get nappy rash, but every baby is different)
Hat (when first born babys need alot of warmth)
scratch mittens (babys have very long finger nails)
bibs ? (not sure if you'll need these I didnt take them last time, but will be taking them this time just incase)


Going home

Going home clothes for you (dont make the mistake of taking clothes you fit in before getting pregnant. Take something comfy, you'll be sore)
Going home clothes for baby(as I said before snowsuit if its winter etc)
Rear facing newborn car seat (I had to take mine into the hospital to prove I had one)
Baby hat (if sunny or cold) Thanks LouisecH totaly forgot about that
Socks (for baby to wear under going home outfit e.g sleepsuit)


Hope I havent missed anything out. Anyone want to add to that list?
This is just based on what im going to be taking, but different people need different things.

 

[skatty]

Thanks Violet, this list has been really helpful and we got a newborn hat today which I wouldn't have thought of so cheers

 

[lisanat]

Thanks Violet- just starting to get my bag together cause hubbys panicking and this ist is really helpful.

I keep thinking Illl forget something!!!!

xx

 

[chezzabell]

Thanks hun i have totally forgot what to put in

 

[hev&madi]

im getting there! i packed a flannel and toothbrush today

 

[violet-glow]

I swear ive forgotten something, I keep pulling everything out of the bags ...think its just my brain playing tricks... hopefully

 

[hev&madi]

you will get to the hosptial give birth them remember..... KNICKERS!

 

[violet-glow]

lol! ........thats something id do

If I forget anything ill get Owain to pick them up for me

 

[hev&madi]

violet did u see my 4d scan post?

 

[violet-glow]

Just noticed it will go have a look

 

[Miracle babe]

I see no alcohol on there hun

 

[violet-glow]

I see no alcohol on there hun

Id probably end up smashing the bottle over OHs head during labour lol

Gas & Air is enough of a fix for me lol

 

[claireabell]

That's a real help hunnie...cheers... ...don't forget hairbrush oh and straightners for those who want them....

 

[violet-glow]

see told you id forget something. Keep putting a hairbrush by my bag and forgetting to put it in. Should just put the stupid thing in my bag lol

 

[lisanat]

What about muslins/burrping cloths?

Im just about to start my bag today. I know Im oing to forget something!!!

xx

 

[chezzabell]

I have started to pack my bag at last and i was rembering when i had my section last time, and i had to get OH to go and buy me some big knickers cos of my scare, so if anyone of u are having section's, i know tankett is then i would try and find some grannie knickers, cos normal knickers can effect ur cut

 

[violet-glow]

Thought id boost this thread back up, because loads of people have been asking about what to pack for hospital

 

[Lyndsey]

Don't forget hair bands I would hate not being able to tie my hair back if needed!!!!!!!

 

[Jaidy]

Yeah and you could also add massage oil as this is meant to be good for relaxation in labour...

Good lists though Violet

 

[violet-glow]

Right thats it im all packed and ready to go... Come on baby get a move on!!

They shouldnt make you wait 40 weeks ..its to long!