Hospital Bag

@Azita888 (315)
United States
October 20, 2006 2:59pm CST
so for those women who gave birth before, what do you pack in the hospital bag? I need to pack one this weekend.
11 responses
• United States
20 Oct 06
You need to pack a outfit for your new baby. At least one, two if the outfit that you are going to want his or her hospital pictures taken in will not be warm enough to wear home. You don't need to bring your carseat with you, but you need it to be allowed to take the baby home. You need to pack anything that is going to make labor easier for you. Music, a tennis ball for massaging your back, maybe a snack for your partner if you are feeling nice. Something comfy to wear home, do not think you are going to fit in any pre pregnancy! Slippers, pajamas, maybe a robe. I always brought my own pillows. Nursing bras if you are nursing. Good luck and congrats!
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
20 Oct 06
thank you for your response, and yes i need luck cause I am scared
• United States
20 Oct 06
You will be great! It is natural to be scared. I was scared with everyone of my three. I would reach a point is size where I would wonder how the baby was going to manage to come out. Are you planning on having a epideral?
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
20 Oct 06
i am gonna try to go without one for as long as I can, I really hate needles more than anything in my life
@Thara26 (399)
• United States
21 Oct 06
make sure u bring some comfy clothes for after you have the baby unless you want to be in the hospital gown the whole time. oh and some comfy booties,socks or slippers, something to read,write, phone numbers,camera,tooth brush,brush,shampoo,conditioner,tooth paste, lotion, a couple out fits for the baby, a blanket, a binky if you want to use one, an extra pillow or blanket....
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@Thara26 (399)
• United States
22 Oct 06
no problem. lol i had such a hard time packing my bag for my first. i had no clue what to bring and no other woman could remember lol. i just brought whatever i thought i would need, which was almost everything lol. with my son, i knew bc i read sooo much and remembered from my daugher. and this baby ill know also. good luck!
@Azita888 (315)
• United States
21 Oct 06
thank you for your help
• United States
21 Oct 06
I think I packed about 3 pajamas, my husband aunts bought me brand new pajamas so I took them with me. Tooth brush and tooth paste, I took hair brush and socks. Dont forget the baby book so that you can make copy the baby's foots print. clothes for the baby when you take baby home. And extra films for your camera. I guess empty memory card is you use the digital camera. I hope you will have a safe birth for you and for your baby. Im not sure if you are going through the natural labor or c-section but good luck. If you are going to have a c-section, take a pillow with you.
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
21 Oct 06
so far natural labor, there is no reason to have a c-section, in my lamaze class i was told to learn about them just in case cause things do happen, thank you for reminding about the baby book, i totally would've forgot about that
@ali136 (199)
• United States
21 Oct 06
I'm 7 months pregnant now, and I had my first baby 3 years ago. I really don't remember having much stuff. I had comfortable clothes for the trip back. A massager. Baby clothes, diapers, blankets (all of course for the baby). I had pads, my contacts case and solution, my prescription medication, a book, and I can't think of anything else. I haven't even thought about what I'm taking this time!
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
21 Oct 06
thank you this helps too
• United States
21 Oct 06
wow, congrats on the upcoming arrival of your little one. Do take chapstick, socks, and any daily medicine you need. Don't take nice pjs because they could be ruined with bodily fluids. Good luck, honey!!
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
21 Oct 06
thank you.
• United States
21 Oct 06
I just started my hospital bag this morning and used my checklist. Some thing that I still have to get are a robe, a package of undies, 2 maternity bras and some good slippers. I'm going to bring some rubber bands and oils for massages. I'm thinking of bringing some soft music to listen to too. Something to keep me focused. Lets see...what else was there. Of course the baby stuff. Clothes to bring him/ her in. Have the car seat ready. Toothbrush and all the other toiletries. Have your coach bring money, snacks, a notepad. Also I'm brining a Sodoku puzzle to keep me busy and magazines. lolI plan on using whatever distractions I can to get me by. It also mentioned a tennis ball, I'm guessing as a massage technique. Bring any birthing plan you have and all your insurance information ready. Ummm....I'm sure there are lots more but my preggo brain isn't working to much. Good Luck!
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
21 Oct 06
thank you, this was very helpful... I am starting to pack now, just got back from the doctor and she said i am 50% effaced and 1.5 cm dialated... might go before nov 1st
• United States
23 Oct 06
o0o Good Luck! Almost time....
@dellion (6698)
• Malaysia
22 Oct 06
This only open to women?
@dellion (6698)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 06
Well...thanks for been so kind:)In fact I have done this kind of preparations together with my wife twice already:)Anyway I can see that all the others members here had say it all and you should be able to prepared it already ,right?Thanks for accepting me here:)
@Azita888 (315)
• United States
23 Oct 06
if you know what to pack in the hospital bag, your advice will be appreciated as well
@thisisme (263)
• United States
20 Oct 06
ok, you need stuff to take a shower with. like shampoo.. ummm and nice confortable sweat suit and confy shoes. toothbrush toothpaste. and you bring your purse too.. i think thats it..oh a nightgown and robe... yup! thats it! awww i so remember going in to have my baby!
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@Azita888 (315)
• United States
20 Oct 06
thank you, yes i think having a baby is exciting
• United States
24 Oct 06
With my last I only took a change of clothes for me (I hate hospital gowns so I bring sweats and a t-shirt to put on), my slippers, extra underwear (the big ones I wore through the pregnancy), toiletries, my camera, some crocheting to do when I got bored, and outfits for the baby. That was it.
• United States
23 Oct 06
Well i wanted to have mine packed and ready to go, but my water broke a week before i was due... lol. My fiance came home and grabbed my things, he packed the baby books for us to fill in, our printer dock for our digital camera, snacks, clothes, a pillow, shampoo and bathroom related things.... ummmm dont forget a camera you're gonna wanna have pics of your first moments with your new baby, and sleep if you can while your in early labor... i wish i would have slept more. Good luck!!!!
@Azita888 (315)
• United States
23 Oct 06
thank you for your advice, i am packing the bag cause doctor said the baby might come early
• United States
23 Oct 06
i had winter babies and all they dressed them in at the hospital was a little tshirt, so i took outfits for the baby, gown for me, toothbrush, hair brush, makeup if u wish to have it, and female products cause the ones they give you in the hospital aren't very good, underwear, outfit to come home in, blankets for baby. And a camera. and phone numbers for everyone you want to call. congrats on the baby