Hospital bags

[rachacha]

I know it's a little early, but the hospital bag is the one thing that's been giving me major anxiety lately. Probably because I wasn't fully prepared when I had DS, so I want to make sure I am this time. I'm also delivering at a different hospital and won't know until after our tour tomorrow what is provided.

So, what are your hospital bag must haves? 

[Deleted]

I am the worst because I am sooooo minimalist, lol! I loved having my Boppy. I bring my phone charger and tablet/laptop for watching movies or Netflix. Car seat. I usually only bring 1 outfit for coming home. A blanket or two for baby. Chapstick. That's really about it 😂

[friendofdobby]

I was just thinking about this so I’m glad you started this.

For me:
- Comfy nightclothes; at least 3 soft pants or shorts, at least 3 tops easy to nurse in and a short robe.
- outfit to go home in (something comfy)
- 2 nursing bras
- phone charger
- nook and nook charger
- make-up
- moisturizer
-lotion
- make up removing wipes
- toothbrush and paste
- deodorant
- hair brush and dryer

For baby:
- couple of onesies or outfits
- socks, hat
- going home outfit
-diapers? Will I need this? Not sure but I’ll bring a few

For DS-
- small gift
- maybe some coloring book if he is staying to visit awhile

[Deleted]

I'm in denial about packing one since we're planning a home birth but I need to do it. All caps for things I would probably make someone bring me if I were without it at the hospital.
Me:
- phone & charger
- ROBE
- NURSING BRA (I also wear one there)
- labour/birth OUTFIT (TBD)
- nursing dress (go home)
- UNDERWEAR & PADS (hospital will likely give some but I like to bring old undies & reusuable pads in case they have uncomfortable options)
- bathroom bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, MOUTHWASH (I threw up last time, so yeah) comb, hair elastic, mini shampoo & body wash, moisturizer, lip balm, nail file
- POWERADE/electrolyte drink (again, if you throw up a lot, this really helps hydration without IV)
- things I didn't really use last time but like to have for labour: heating pad, yoga ball
- SNACKS
DH:
- phone
- bathroom bag (same bag as above): toothbrush
- 1 comfy outfit
Baby:
- 3 PJs (I don't pick a "going home outfit" because guaranteed my kid will puke/pee/poop on it)
- cloth diapers of some amount (disposables I just "steal" from the hospital)
- our massive flannel swaddle BLANKET (must have because I want the same pictures as I have of DD wrapped in it)

[sammysam]

I had a week long stay with DD and was not prepared. Luckily we live close to the hospital so I just sent SO back and forth for things as needed. I'm having a RCS this time and if all goes well I should only be there for 1 night (released on the second) but I'm packing for longer just in case...

Me:
Nursing Nightgown and Robe
Sandals
Brush/comb/elastic (I have really long hair)
Face wash
Toothpaste/toothbrush
Travel size shampoo and conditioner
Clothes to wear home
Phone Charger

Baby:
2 sleepers
A sleepsack (it is freezing in the hospital at night)
Diapers/wipes

The hospital should provide pads, underwear, formula and feeding tube if needed, diapers, wipes, etc.

[friendofdobby]

Adding heating pad and mouthwash. Thanks @kore!

[cookswithwine]

I am also a minimalist and wayyy over packed last time. I ended up staying in the hospital gown the entire time and using their mesh undies/pads.
-Boppy
-Going home outfit for me: nursing tank, yoga pants, flip flops
-Bathroom items: face wash, tooth paste and tooth brush, hair brush, possibly dry shampoo
-Phone Chargers
-Hubby’s overnight items including blanket/pillow
-Going Home outfit for baby
-Car seat is obviously in the car

[Deleted]

cookswithwine: Yeah I agree that a car seat is a necessity

[moreorless]

I think we ended up with a bunch of random stuff in our bag last time around that we didn’t use. This time:

-clothing changes for me and DH...not sure yet if this hospital is agreeable to me wearing my own clothes throughout.
-toiletries for both
-a couple baby outfits
-diapers/wipes etc if not provided by hospital
-chargers/phones, DH’s laptop if he wants it for some reason
-snacks for both of us, and bottled water. Last time labor was overnight and poor DH really appreciated the nuts/dried fruit we packed to help him stay awake. undecided on what snacks I will potentially want during labor.

Not in the bag, but a travel mug of coffee for H if we think of it at the time.

I’ll probably bring our exercise ball. Last hospital had their own, pretty sure this one won’t.

[elodin]

Basic toiletries:
Toothbrush/toothpaste

Shampoo/conditioner
Body wash
Face wash
Razor
Body lotion
Face lotion
Hair brush

Clothes:
3 pairs high waisted soft pants
Nursing bras
Nursing tanks
Socks
Giant high waisted
underwear

My Brest Friend pillow, going home clothes for baby, car seat, a blanket



MH packs his own stuff.

[beenthere]

I really need to pack a bag soon in case shit hits the fan. The hospital provided everything, I just bring a pillow and blanket from home and extra long phone chargers. I think it would be different if I was going to labor because I'd be there before baby longer but we didn't even bring my bag in until after we moved to our postpartum room because I had a scheduled c section

[rachacha]

This is my list after our hospital tour yesterday:

Toiletries for me and SO (Shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, makeup, deodorant, etc.)
Hair ties and headband
Nursing tanks and maternity leggings
Coming home outfit for baby
Baby book for foot and hand prints
Phone chargers
Boppy
Car seat