What Do I Need For My Hospital Bag

[Wobbles]

Discuss and share your lists and suggestions in this thread.


Wobbles


Couple of suggestions not so much for your bag:

• A bag for Daddy, my OH was with me through the 24 hours at some points bored and hungry. Sweets, cartons of juice, book, magazines, hand-held console, MP3 player, spare sock, spare pants, spare t.shirt.
• LOTS of change in a pouch.

 

[mrsblue]

A bottle of champagne?? Essentials first obviously!

 

[jomc]

Here is what I put in my bag:

Maternity Notes
Birth Plan
Washbag: shampoo, conditioner, facewash, showergel, flannels, moisturiser, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hair bobbins, hair band
2 towels (one for body and hair)
4 pairs knickers
maternity pads
warm socks/totes for labour
slippers/flip flops
3 night shirts.
Dressing gown
Phone charger
Camera and charger
Back massager
magicool spray
snacks and sweets
magazines
water/drinks
lipbalm
lavender oil
bendy straws
massage/baby oil
make up
going home outfit
bikini for birthing pool

change of t-shirt/underwear/swim shorts for OH
Ipod

 

[MrsR]

I would take lots of underwear when I have another baby as I lost a lot of blood all at once and could have done with an extra couple of pairs.


Ignore any mistakes-my iPhone is addicted to autocorrect!

 

[Lulabell]

So far for my bag I have:
3 nighties
10 disposable knickers
20 maternity pads
Slippers
Dressing gown

I have no idea what else I'll need so will keep an eye on this thread.x

 

[positivity :)]

a few women who have had their babies have told me to pack straws so ur partner can easily feed you a drink! xx

 

[l_maclean]

a few women who have had their babies have told me to pack straws so ur partner can easily feed you a drink! xx

oh - thats a good one. xxx

 

[Toni_Win]

Can you get magicool spray in shops at this time of year, or do I need to get it online? I had a look for it in Boots the other day but couldn't find it. Thanks.

 

[Young Mum 21 x]

Found this list on google

General:
Change for the car park (easy to forget in the rush)!
Maternity Notes...Quite important to remember!
Mobile phone - handy for that all important 'I've done it' message to loved ones.
For Labour:
Birth Plan
Dressing Gown
Slippers
Socks – in case you get cold feet in labour!
T-Shirt - to wear for the birth
Massage Oil
Labour 'energiser'
Snacks/Drinks
Energy Sweets
Watch – to time contractions
Camera
Books/Mags/Music – to pass the time
Tens Machine
Toiletries
Water Spray Bottle - cool yourself down
CD/MP3 Player (battery, not mains operated)*– favourite tunes make labour more bearable!
Small Sponge - great for taking small sips of water & to cool down with
Flannel - get your birth partner to mop your brow!
Hair Brush
Hair Bands
Hair clips
Water – small bottles are easier to sip from
Antenatal Notes
Bach Rescue Remedy – for times of crisis
Birth Ball – some labour wards provide them
For Birth Partner

Change of Clothes
Snacks & Drinks
For After the Birth:
Going home outfit (someone can always bring that in for you later)
Knickers – disposable or cheap cotton 'big pants'
Nursing Bras – best to get properly fitted in late pregnancy
Breast Pads
Maternity Pads - take a couple of packs & have someone bring in more if need be
Nightdress that's suitable for breastfeeding (more comfy than PJs if you have stitches)
Dressing Gown, lightweight - hospitals are hot!
Shampoo
Conditioner
Cleanser/Toner/Moisturiser
Shower Gel
Deodorant - hospitals are hot!
Soap
Hand Cream*
Towels – ones that don’t matter, dark colours are good!
Hairbrush
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Arnica – helps with possible bruising
Lavender Oil – a few drops in your bath can help healing and also relax you
Tea Tree Oil – a few drops in your bath can help healing
Nipple cream – well worth packing!
Cosmetics (if you can't bear the thought of being seen 'au naturel').
Favourite breakfast cereal/ tea bags
Fruit juice/mineral water
Tissues
Inflatable Feeding Pillow
Ear plugs – in case you find yourself with the only sleeping baby on a noisy ward!
Small plastic jug - some people swear by it....perhaps best not to ask why beforehand!
*For Baby:
Car Seat
One outfit for going home
Babygros/sleepsuits
Baby bundlers/gowns – great for night time nappy changes
Baby Bodysuits/Vests
Blanket
Nappies
Socks
Hat
Muslin Squares
Baby Toiletries (all our toiletries are organic)*- Shampoo/bodywash and Moisturiser
Baby Nail Scissors & clippers - babies nails can be surprisingly long at birth
Cotton Wool balls....you'll be surprised how many you get through
Nappy Sacks - degradable or non-degradable.* How eco friendly do you want to be?
Nappy Cream
Baby Wipes - organic or not*(useful to freshen up yourself, if not baby)!
Scratch Mittens
Bottles if required/milk - if not breastfeeding

 

[l_maclean]

WOW - Thats an AWFULLY long list!

 

[pregpixie76]

i remember the days when the hosp provided the nappies creams wipes and milk in ready made bottles.the NHS really is strapped for cash these days.

 

[GoldenDragon]

Wow that list is so long. I haven't even started thinking about all of this yet lol :') I still have plenty of time though... Right?

 

[x_PlaceboDanii]

Yikes thats some list! :\..I have a feeling i wont be needing half of that haha!..Hopefully not anyway! hehe.

 

[beanster]

straws for having a drink easily were the best things we took and also a fan if you have one!

 

[Cheryl19]

I dont remember taking that much with my first LO lol Basics really, didnt really bother to take snacks n drinks, thats what i thought the vending machines were for hehe

 

[Happyred]

I will definitely be packing a face cloth to use as a cold compress on my forehead. Reason for this being that when i was in labour the last time they didnt have anything I could use and they ended up wetting a sanitary towel with cold water and stickingit onto my head!! Talk about feeling like a total idiot, as if labour isnt undignified enough,lol!

 

[Daydreaming]

Oh Happyred!!!!!!!!!!!
At least now you can giggle about it, deffo a story to tell your kiddies

I will now be added face cloth to my list for sures!

 

[reillybaby1987]

I've got
Maternity notes - birth plan
Nightie
pj's
disposible pants
maternity pads
breast pads
deodrant - roll on and spray
towel
change of clothes for going home
socks
lip balm
facecloth

for baby
3 vests
3 baby grows
cardigan
socks
mitts
dummy
bottle
formula
nappies
cotton wool
bibs
going home outfit

anything else I might need?

 

[Seb]

I'm curious to know what the small plastic jug is for???

 

[EssJayPea]

A wallet/folder for all the paperwork/things to keep safe issued after LO is here eg registration form xx