Chapstick
nursing bra
nursing pads *get them even if you're bottle feeding because you will leak!
Comfy underwear that you won't mind staining. They will get stained!
TUCKS -hemmorhoids!
Speaking of hemmorhoids, take some colace too!
deodorant
soap/shampoos (hospital stuff not the best)
toothbrush/toothpaste
brush
make-up bag *you will look & feel like crap but everyone will want pictures of you and baby anyhow
DIGITAL CAMERA- Do not forget!
change for snack machines
$ for gift shop and pictures
baby-
coming home outfit
picture outfit
2 undershirts
1 undershirt with a sleeper for back-up
emory board
nail clippers
socks
mittens
baby rags- 2 4 packs
2 receiving blankets
warm blanket
pram for coming home
If you have a PSP or Nintendo DS those are great for entertainment.
Most people don't tell you this but don't forget to bring a pair of lose waisted comfortable pair of pants. Your belly will still be big and you will need to be very comfortable while sitting up and breastfeeding if you do breastfeed. Feminine protection and very comfortable and loose waisted underwear and warm socks. Diapers for the baby and outfit for baby and don't forget you can't leave the hospital unless you have a proper car seat for the baby. All the best to you!
I went through 3 pairs of socks and had magazines/books that came in handy. I brought my own pillows, which I was so happy to have. Before hand, I had put together a folder with all of the info that I needed and any papers that I thought I might need, It helped in organizing my thoughts as well as a place to put the paperwork that they gave me when I left the hospital. They will give this stuff, but it was nice to have my own tooth brush/paste, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, face wash, etc.
I wish I would have had more of my own underwear and a change of bottoms (just in case) to go home in. Also, some sort of container to keep my little things together (I had that little table covered with my cell phone/pen/glasses/etc.). Stuff kept falling off and it is hard to get out bed. I never used my ipod, chapstick, hard candy, slippers (had to wear their slipper thingys),
That's all I can think of right now. Good Luck!
Bathroom supplies, camera, and clothes to wear home were about it. They gave me socks to wear and even post partum undies, awful but at least I didn't ruin my own. You will obviously need a pair or two of your own and maybe a couple pairs of your own socks but that's about it. They provide pretty much everything.
If you think you will want to get in the shower during labor your husband might want swim trunks of shorts of some kind. I took a swim suit for myself but was in so much pain I just stripped and jumped in.
this is what i took and somethings i bought when i got there..i used it all.
3 outfits for baby
booties and mitts so the cant scratch there face
baby hat
baby nail clippers
a baby blanket
i also took a few diapers in case.
magazines
lip chap
brush
my own shampoo
a night
change of clothes to wear home
house coat and slippers
pens and thank you cards
underwear and socks
camera/video camera
pads from home(hospital ones suck to wear home)
for your hubby
money for food
change of clothes(if he intents on staying)
thats all i can think of, thats everything i remember using.
i didn't use a nightgown i wore a hospital gown
toothbrush
toothpaste
magazine in case its a slow labor
hairbrush
change for vending machines and cafeteria
list of phone numbers
insurance card
clothes for the way home something comfy elastic waist big shirt
socks my feet were freezing and it was july
baby book if you want them to stamp the hand and foot prints
while your there swipe a water roof mat {some hospitals use puppy pads don't grab that} bc you'll be bleeding badly post par tum later you can put it under the baby bath tub. also take any pads/peri bottle/diapers/wipes left in the room. sign up with infamil to get a free diaper bag filled with goodies.
I brought my own night gown which I did not end up using a lot of the things I brought I didn't bother using. But deffinantly something comfortable to wear home like sweat pants. Pads! The hospital will provide them but just incase you don't like theirs bring your own. Stuff for the baby, a hat, mitts, socks, blanket depending on how cold it its maybe a jacket or pants for your baby. Of course don't forget a car seat to bring him home in.
depending on how long you'll be there you might want an mp3 player, or a laptop. Maybe playing cards or just something to keep yourself busy while your stuck there. I was stuck in the hospital for four days. and I was glad I brought stuff to do.
i just left the hospital saturday from having my baby and these are the things that u will need. Soap, toothpaste and brush, deoderant, lotion, comb, hair tie if hair is long cause u will need it for delivery, somthing to write on, or a book, or i brought my laptop lol, I suggest that u do not wanna wear ur own gown becuase it might get messed up. and the gowns there are more convient when they will continue to check you and take ur blood. The outfit you wear there is the same one you can wear home because it wont be getting dirty. Good Luck
Comfy clothes, sweats, comfy shirt for when you leave. Recieving blankets, burp rags, a paci for the baby if you will let it use one. If you are breastfeeding- some breast cream and some breast pads, the hospital will give you some formula if you are formula feeding. Pretty much the hospital will take care of the baby. Bring clothes for daddy... toothbrush, soap/shampoo for both of you, and an outfit for the baby.
I brought some chips and snacks for my sons father too.. books, magazines, whatever make sure you have plenty to keep you occupied!
Nursing pads and bra, a few maxi pads (they should provide some generic ones but you will be more comfy with store brand), chapstick, saline nasal spray, camera, socks, slippers, robe, toothbrush, brush, toothpaste, lots of fresh wipes (those hemmorhoids can be very painful to wipe if you have a natural birth), clothes for the baby, your own pillow, dvd's, mp3 player, phone charger, washcloth (my hospital didn't provide), maternity underwear, shampoo, if you wear contacts don't forget your solution, deodorant (you will find you stink pretty badly from the hormone flush after birth). I was in the hospital after a emerg. c-section for 5 days- usually if you are just there for two days you may not need all this. GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!
contact the hospital because some hospitals are different
My two times that I went I used:
Nightgowns
Bra
Soap (They should provide that but I only use a certain kind for my sensitive skin)
Deodorant (The same as above)
Lotion (Same)
Socks
Slippers with a hard bottom some hospital require that you get up out of the bed to walk around hospital, so that you don't get any blood clots
toothbrush
toothpaste (hospital toothpaste is horrible)
brush
comb
they should give you the big maternity pads
if you are breast feeding:
nipple cream
Baby:
A outfit to come home in (the hospital should provide everything for the stay in the hospital like diapers, milk, bottles, etc)
That should do it!!
Take pictures and congrats
Toiletries. Don't forget those. Shampoo, facewash, body wash, chap stick, etc I started to pack my bag the first day of week 37 and 2 days later my daughter was born. I was halfway unprepared and had to send my husband home to get everything else.
Also, bring a pillow or two from home. I didn't and I wish I had. Oh, don't forget slippers!
That's about it for things you'll use AT the hospital (that I can remember...) But on your way out, clothes to go home in, and a baby outfit.
Good luck with everything!!
I used lip balm (dry lips during labor!) my robe (to make myself more comfortable after the birth) Comfy socks (I had cold toes!!) hairbrush, shampoo & soap, hard candy (for labor).
Also, the camera ! Don't forget the camera!
I packed TOO much with my first child. The second one I was much more reasonable.
You really don't use too much stuff. You aren't in labor too long, and after you are obsessed with the baby. :)
Congratulations! Hoping for an easy birth for you!
You will need sweaters for your and the baby, socks, diapers, change of clothes for you and the baby, extra towels and toothbrush, body soap...like a trip but with baby things. dont forget the car seat. and blankets and the baby shoes. oh yeah and your make-up and a comb, brush extra bra. Shoes, The baby bag!
i used my camera, laptop, pillow and blanket. a few pares of clothes (pack a few different sizes; you wont know what will fit.) toilet items, like shampoo and such, toothbrush/makeup. that's all i used, i stayed for two nights. the hosptial will supply you with everything else.
and don't forget an outfit for the baby. pack preemie, newborn and 0-3months, you don't know how big your baby will be yet.
you will/ might need:
Bathrobe
slippers
2 bras (a special one if u wanna breastfeed)
underpants
a pad belt
tooth brush and toothpaste
curlers (if you want)
comb(if u want, again)
brush (optional, but recommended)
cosmetics (optional)
books or mags (optional)
some thing to wear home. remember to choose something loose fitting, as you won't quite have your figure back yet lol
"And my hospital doesn't allow us to wear our own nightgowns and what not."
Huh? You're going to a hospital, not a prison. If such a policy really exists it's high time somebody told them to shove it. Wear whatever you please.
As for what else to bring -- food, good food.
SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, AND BODY WASH.
I was so unbelievably disappointed that I didn't bring those items [in the heat of the moment you forget] all I wanted to do the day after birth was shower, and feel clean.
dressing gown, slippers, 2 pack of materbity pads
3 nursing bras, breast pads, toiletries
books, mags
earplugs,eyeshades
money (snacks, tv,etc)
here's a great site that gives you a check list http://pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/baby/Customized-labor-bag-checklist-234.htm
bathroom stuff. Mainly toothpaste and toothbrush. maybe some deodorant, and a hair brush, and lastly a pair of flip flops. but nothing else. Hospital provides all the pads and essentials.
underwear pads your shampoo a bathtowel/washcloth brush makeup camera babys stuff pillow whatever you need to be comfortable
battery charger for your cell and camera (if you have).....and stuff that other people wrote.
congratulation and goodluck.
Change of clothes for the day you leave, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, bottle water Thats all I can think of. Good Luck
iPod? I can't live without mine...
I had my daughter in January 2008, and am due with my second in June 2009 (so close in age I know, this one was sort of a surprise!). Anyway, the things I am def. bringing this time are:
*Bathrobe (their gowns are open in the back - awkward! lol
*Lip balm/chapstick (with all the breathing your lips get really chapped)
*Bathroom supplies
*Slippers or booties for walking around in (hospital floors freak me out to walk barefoot, also they will keep your feet warm since you cant wear sweats ect)
*Music/reading material/movies for to pass time not only during labor, but after you have the baby while your still at the hospital.
*Snacks (I was starving while in labor and wanted bland foods so my mom brought me down a bagel with cream cheese, it made a great snack that didn't upset my stomach).
*CAMERA don't forget this one!
*Change of clothes to wear home from the hospital (something lose fitting like a sweat outfit, or sweats & t-shirt ect)
*Phone list of people you want to call (if you have people you want to call)
*your birth plan if you made one
*MY OWN PILLOW
*And last but certainly NOT the least, Reading material for your husband along with snacks (they get whiney... lol)
I think that's it as far as things I really don't want to forget. Good luck and CONGRATS!!!
Toni Lynne
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