what to put in my hospital bag

[gemaandfirstbaby]

hiya all just a quick question, what shall i put in my hospital bag could n e 1 give me any ideas thanks

 

[violet-glow]

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)

 

[gemaandfirstbaby]

thankyou i will pack my bag again now cause had to spend a couple of nite is hospital and better do t soon

 

[violet-glow]

Yeah its good to have another bag packed aswell so someone can bring it in for you incase you stay in longer

 

[gemaandfirstbaby]

yeah good idea cause my boyfriend will bring all the wrong things like thongs and little bras cause he thinks i can still wear hem and clothes that dont even fit or havent wore 4 a while

bless him xx

 

[violet-glow]

Men there all the same arnt they
Ive put lables on my bags so OH knows whats what lmao