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.
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
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!
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
a few women who have had their babies have told me to pack straws so ur partner can easily feed you a drink! xx
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.
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
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.
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?
Yikes thats some list! :\..I have a feeling i wont be needing half of that haha!..Hopefully not anyway! hehe.
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
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!
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!
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?
A wallet/folder for all the paperwork/things to keep safe issued after LO is here eg registration form xx