Hospital Bag...

[charlotteheys85]

i've still not even started mine??

i'm soo behind with everything. at first i refused to buy clothes as i was *worried* Bought most of what i need for Junior..

just need stuff for me now.. like breast pump... and all the horrible things we have to buy for our poor bodys...

anyway i really dont know what these are... i'd be soooo grateful if someone could post a list...

i need everything for hospital bag.. and stuff i need for myself after, but dont know where to start...

xx

 

[nori]

Hiya hun,

You may want to have a look in ask a mum section as there are a few posts about hospital bags. Ive got two.. one for baby and one for me.

For me:

Tens machine
Birthing ball

about 12 pairs of cheap primark knickers (didnt fancy the disposable ones so will wear these and then throw away)
A box of breastpads
Two packs of maternity pads (i beleive you will need a fair few more that this when you get home)
4 nighshirts.(pack of two breastfeeding ones i got from peacocks and two cheap ones from pirimark)
2 breastfeeing bras which i doubt will even fit when i get to the stage of giving birth
2 sleep nursing bras
Swimming tankini (for the pool)
Socks
dressing gown
two vest tops
comfy bottoms to go home in
slippers
shower gel (screw top as my last one leaked!)
tooth paste
tooth brush
deodrant
razor
shampoo (screw top so it doesnt leak)
hairbrush
hair band
straightners (dont think ill be allowed to use but hey)
camera

For baby:

4 vests
4 sleepsuits
2 hats
scratch mittens
snowsuit to go home in
blanket
nappies
car seat
toy

I think thats it! a lot of people are taking ipods etc but i dont listen to music that much so not bothered.

 

[charlotteheys85]

oh my gosh!!
i better get shopping... eeeek ??

i ddint realise i'd need soo mush stupid mee

cheers hun xx

 

[hennaly]

I have in mine.

Baby bag..
Nappies,
cotton wool,
baby lotion,
babygrow
2 vests
going home outfit
all in one coat
carseat

Me..
Breast pads
sanitary towels
disposable knickers
2 nightshirts
bathroom bag (toothbrush etc)
slippers
dressing gown
going home clothes
plus im still adding bits here and there

 

[charlotte_]

nori, do you really need a razor? lol. shaving would be the last thing on my mind!

 

[hennaly]

nori, do you really need a razor? lol. shaving would be the last thing on my mind!

thats what i thought

i was allowed food and drink with all mine, you may not have been allowed in case you had to have an emergency c section

 

[Fly]

I've not packed mine yet but here's what's going into it...

For me:

2 huge cheap t-shirts and shorty pj bottoms
1 lightweight baggy hoodie top (to use instead of a dressin gown )
1 button through nightie
crop legged leggings/pj bottoms
Outfit for goin home in
3 pairs of loose-top socks
10 pairs of disposable knickers
Nursing Bra
My favourite fluffy bath towel
My v-shaped cushion

Lavender Essential Oil - for poppin in bath or puttin few drops on my pillow to help me sleep or to dab on pulse points to keep me calm.
Tea-Tree essential oil - for antiseptic qualities post-delivery and also to dab on my psoriasis on my scalp if it's sore.
Bach Flower rescue remedy - incase i get anxious.
Arnica bruise cream - incase i get bruised anywhere either havin the baby or if they take bloods (am a bit of an easy bruiser)
Kamillosan Ointment - for using on nipples primarily but for general all round magic cream too.
Nipple Corrector thingy for me flat one lol

Hairbrush
Hair elastics
Spray in conditioner (my hair is naturally curly n gets knotty as hell lol)
Shampoo
Mum to be shower oil and bath powders.
Big tub of body butter.
oh and me mum bought me some energising body gel from body shop so we'll give that a go n all i thinks
Vaseline and lip balm
Deodorant
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
1 pack of housebrick sanitary pads and 1 pack of slimline maternity sanitary pads.

Snacks for me n OH n mum
Drinks for me n OH n mum
Spray bottle for misting water about
CD's
Camera
Mobile and spare battery and charger
Puzzle books and magazines
Birth Plan
My "opening" picture that I did for birth art.

For little man:

3 vests
3 babygrows
2 cardigans
2 newborn bibs
2 hats
2 pairs of scratch mitts
1 outfit for coming home in
1 snowsuit for coming home in
1 lightweight cotton swaddling blanket
1 snuggley blanket for coming home
2 muslin squares
1 pack of newborn disposable nappies
babywipes
all in one head to toe wash
Cotton wool
1 baby flannel
1 baby towel

Car seat!

I'm plannin on stayin in at least for one over night regardless at this stage to get some help with establishing breastfeeding

Cheers for startin this thread Charlotte - i am bein really slack meself in gettin my bags packed - job for tomorrow!! at least i've made a list now hahaha

 

[Fly]

nori, do you really need a razor? lol. shaving would be the last thing on my mind!

i think its a good idea actually i seem to remember that when i had me c-section ten years ago that they have to shave you - so if you have your own razor in your bag with a brand new blade in a tub thingy then in the event of them needin to shave you at least you'd have your own there they could use rather than a stubble inducing scratchy one blade disposable jobby i gonna add my razor to my list! also if for any reason you have to stay in for a while afterwards at least you can make yaself feel all lovely n smoothe again xxx

 

[nori]

nori, do you really need a razor? lol. shaving would be the last thing on my mind!

LOL.. ok.. im a little OVER prepared.. this time last year i was in hospital for 3 weeks when i thought it would just be a quick visit and i couldnt handle not having a razor! I have a thing about stubbly pitts!

As for the straightners.. i very much doubt i will be allowed to use them but i have two pairs so may aswell pop them in.. my hair is too short to tie back and goes very big when not straightened! again.. i think im just preparing myself incase i need a longer stay.. you never know!!

Claire x

 

[lea m]

I have packed for me
1 nightie for the birth and 1 PJ's for the ward
Nightgown (Im always cold)
Slipper and fluffy socks (again the cold thing lol)
5 disposable knickers
1 pack 20 maternity pads
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant
Breastpads
Camera (will be put in)
Towel
And will come home in the clothes I go in lol! (unless my waters break in them obviously but OH can bring me something if thats the case)

Baby
10 nappies
3 vests
3 Babygrows
Going home outfit
socks
All in one coat
Muslins/bibs
Scratch mitts
Car seat!

 

[lea m]

nori, do you really need a razor? lol. shaving would be the last thing on my mind!

thats what i thought

i was allowed food and drink with all mine, you may not have been allowed in case you had to have an emergency c section

Yeah we are allowed a snack too!!

 

[Fly]

well havin made me list i couldn't wait til tomorrow so have packed the baby's bag completely and halfway done mine...

I've packed two sets of different sized clobber for little man - one lot is first size up to 7.5lbs and the other lot is bigger... just done two vests, two sleepsuits and a going home outfit and a cardigan in each size, 2 pairs of socks, booties, 2 hats n two pairs of scratch mitts...

I feel like such a noob! I never got to do this with my boy cos we was rushed into hospital at 32 weeks and i had prepared nothing - tis lovely int it packin up ya bags

i made up the moses basket in our room too and have got it all covered over with a big duvet cover now so don't get dusty all ready pretty much!

 

[lea m]

Fly after looking at your list I was wondering what size bag you have? hee hee How do you fit all that in?!

 

[CH0C0H0LIC]

I started packing my bag today but beginning to think I'll need a suitcase!!!!

I've been told that I'll have to be kept in and stay in the transitional care unit but no-one will tell me how long it might be for so I have no idea how much to pack lol. Gonna have some stand-by bags packed at home so OH can be told get bag no 2, bag no 3 etc at least that way I'll know what he's bringing me in!

I've made a list of bills and will be bringing them in (payment cards etc) so that I can make sure I get back home before the bailiffs Also bringing mine and OH cash machine cards in with me.... otherwise God knows what junk he'd buy in my absence!

I do like to be organised, can ya tell lol

Sarah xxx

 

[emmie]

i have actually started mine today, i keep having visions he is going to come early and i couldnt stand going to hospital without having anything ready so i washed the babys clothes i am taking today, wanted to wash them even though they are new as i keep seeing that advert saying new does not mean clean. I have my wash bag sorted and everything else is easy to get so will prob pack it all up properly next week. i know its early but i just sense hes going to be early. if hes anything like his mum he is impatient so will want to come into the world early lol.

I have packed newborn size and 0 - 3 months as i am a big girl he may be a big baby, but if he is early he may need newborn lol, i like to be prepared.

 

[bobby1]

I haven't even thought about my hospital bag yet!! now I'm 30 weeks +, it might be a good idea!

thank you so much ladies for this topic, its going to be a life saver!!!!


aww I can't wait to meet LO!

 

[Fly]

Fly after looking at your list I was wondering what size bag you have? hee hee How do you fit all that in?!

the baby's stuff is in a rucksack and my stuff in my son's sports bag