hospital bag (whats in mine whats in yours?)

[iwanttobeamumm]

this is my list of whats in my hospital bag my hospital bag is a gym bag not very big at all and a changing bag neither is full-
Pjs-
2 Comfy nighties

1 pairs baggy Pj bottoms

Bikini- (for pool birth)

Clothes for me -

maternity leggings (loose fitting for comfort)

baggy T-shirt


Clohes for baby-
1 pair booties
7/8 vests
Three sleepsuts
3 leggins
6 pairs of socks
3 hats
1 cardigan
Baby blanket
cuddly toy
3 pair mittens
3 muslin cloths
4bibs
roll of nappy bags
18 nappy's
cotton wool

for me

17 Maternity pads
30 breast pads

Old knickers least 5 pairs
Toiletries -
Shampoo
Conditioner
bodywash
Toothbrush + paste
Hair brush
microwaveable lavender heat pad
light Dressing gown
Pregnancy pillow
Sports waterbottle to drink water while lieing down
2 Dummys (if you’re using them)
Camera + charger
Phone + charger
Snacks for you + OH-
pistachios
jelly sweets
dolly mix
m&ms
fruit bars
pumpkin seeds
2 bags dry mango
sunflower seeds
2 bags dry cranberry
seed mix
4 bottles of juice

i also have-
Antiseptic wipes
Tissues
Pen n paper
List of phone numbers of people to ring to let them know about you and baby and of course your notes

also taking a car seat
what are you taking can you recommend anything? xx

 

[babyslog]

Dont think u need 6 pairs of baby socks hun! Might want a few more nappies tho and old knickers for urself incase of leaks xx

 

[babyslog]

Think u have everything u need tho! Good List! xx

 

[iwanttobeamumm]

i couldn't decide which socks i wanted haha there all too cute

 

[babyslog]

haha! mind u they are only dinky so probs wont take up much room xx

 

[Bbybump16]

How many nappies are people taking

 

[babyslog]

Ive packed 20 i think and leavin a pack in the boot xx

 

[Bellarina]

Im also packing flip flops for the shower hun...and a light dressing gown incase they tell me to.walk around

good list tho xxx

 

[mummywanabe]

I packed 25 nappies

 

[iwanttobeamumm]

ive got a dressing gown and i bought some cheap slippers from primark so it doesnt matter if my waters break on them haha

 

[Bellarina]

Ye snap i got a dressing gown in matalan and a pair of open.toe slippers from primark

xxx

 

[Loula]

My bag was sooo minimal half of list above. If you have a straight forwaed birth chances are yull be home after 6 hrs x

 

[Libbygrace]

Have you got Towels packed for when you have a shower afterwards xx

 

[iwanttobeamumm]

my midwife has said to save room dont take a towel because the hospital has them and ive packed incase we have to stay in as i live two hours away from hospital

 

[lauralou]

yikes you've got loads more than me, ive literally made a list and its just pjs, change of clothes, toiletries, towel, and snacks haha! then for little lady ive got 3 vests, 3 sleepsuits, few nappies and apack of cotton wool, oh and a hat! xxx

 

[lauralou]

oh not forgetting a stack of maternity pads and big granny pants in a nice big size haha xxx ahhhh so glamorous!!! x

 

[mummywanabe]

I really need to repack my bag done it about 10weeks ago duno whats in there now! !!! But gona buy snacks in today and get hubby to pack a few wee bits for himself

 

[Chezza]

Can I also recommend buying and packing a couple of pairs of high waisted knickers? If you end up having an unexpected C Sect you will be very grateful for them! xx

 

[HelenJ]

Wow that sounds like a lot, how long are you planning to stay in the hospital

 

[iwanttobeamumm]

like i said earlier helen i live 2 hours away from the hospital and neither me or my partner drive i dont expect to need it all but if i do have to stay in for a few days i am prepared and ive managed to fit it all into a gym bag so its not like ive packed a suitcase full like some women ive seen like on one bornevery minute some of them look like they are going on holiday haha