What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag - Suggestions - Page 4

Dani_b · Feb 24th, 2009, 16:19 PM

it usually depends if it first baby or not.. think ost places like you to stay in one night if it 1st baby but if it isnt then usually after 6 hours you are free (depending on the time baby arrives)

Monkeh · Feb 24th, 2009, 16:26 PM

I think it would be like that if I went to a consultant led unit. My midwife led unit lets you out once the paediatrician has been round (usually around 10am I think!) so it could be an overnight, or I could be lucky and only be in a few hours

No harm in putting another pack of mat pads in though. My bag already weighs a tonne

Laura--x · Feb 24th, 2009, 16:28 PM

My hospital bag so far.

For me;

3 nighties
1 pair pj bottoms
2 big tops ( ohs

)
1 thin dressing gown
1 pair slippers
20 maternity pads
40 disposable breastpads
1 bottle antibacterial lotion
10 pairs knickers
3 pairs black cotton bottoms ( for coming home or wearing under my nightie, depening how bad i bleed)
bed socks

thats it i think.. cant think off the top of my head.

Will update with the babys list and random bits such as camera,money ect when i sort that out

Can anyone think of anything ive missed clothes/protection wise? x

Dani_b · Feb 24th, 2009, 16:42 PM

some people like to pack anti bactirial wipes for when they use the bathroom. just to make sure the toilet seat is actually clean

Aunty E · Feb 26th, 2009, 12:15 PM

What about a jug for pouring water over your bits when you have your first wee? Or a bottle of water I guess. Apparently this makes it MUCH less painful, although I am only going on hearsay.

spoo · Feb 27th, 2009, 04:38 AM

I have to say, Asda were fantastic for the pads and bits for hospital - I got more breast pads, sanitary pads and disposable knickers and they're all really cheap!

I've drawn up a plan of action and put it on our fridge - although I know roughly what to do when the time comes, panic will no doubt take over and my mind will go blank. This paper has all the phone numbers I need, who to contact, what to take etc etc.

kirsten1985 · Feb 27th, 2009, 06:17 AM

argh there is so much stuff to pack!

elmaxie · Feb 27th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Can I ask what may be a really stupid question?

But I am planning on baby wearing vests and sleepsuits its first few weeks so am taking in some newborn and 0-3 months vests and suits as the baby might be bigger in length or weight and not fit newborn BUT do I need to pack socks for baby of he is going to be wearing sleepsuits?

Like do they wera them under the suit or anything?

Sorry for the stupidity.

Emma.xx

snettyb · Feb 27th, 2009, 07:11 AM

I never did put socks on with sleep suits but if i was going out anywhere i did used to pop a pair of booties on. Hope this helps xx

cybermum · Feb 27th, 2009, 07:14 AM

I didn't put socks under the sleepsuits either but bootees if going outside

I am bringing my huge comfy pillow with me this time,big mistake not taking it last two times!

Feb 24th, 2009, 16:19 PM	#31
Dani_b Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Widnes cheshire uk Posts: 3,478	it usually depends if it first baby or not.. think ost places like you to stay in one night if it 1st baby but if it isnt then usually after 6 hours you are free (depending on the time baby arrives)

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Feb 24th, 2009, 16:26 PM	#32
Monkeh Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,662	I think it would be like that if I went to a consultant led unit. My midwife led unit lets you out once the paediatrician has been round (usually around 10am I think!) so it could be an overnight, or I could be lucky and only be in a few hours No harm in putting another pack of mat pads in though. My bag already weighs a tonne

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Feb 24th, 2009, 16:28 PM	#33
Laura--x Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Posts: 8,801	My hospital bag so far. For me; 3 nighties 1 pair pj bottoms 2 big tops ( ohs ) 1 thin dressing gown 1 pair slippers 20 maternity pads 40 disposable breastpads 1 bottle antibacterial lotion 10 pairs knickers 3 pairs black cotton bottoms ( for coming home or wearing under my nightie, depening how bad i bleed) bed socks thats it i think.. cant think off the top of my head. Will update with the babys list and random bits such as camera,money ect when i sort that out Can anyone think of anything ive missed clothes/protection wise? x

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Feb 24th, 2009, 16:42 PM	#34
Dani_b Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Widnes cheshire uk Posts: 3,478	some people like to pack anti bactirial wipes for when they use the bathroom. just to make sure the toilet seat is actually clean

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Feb 26th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#35
Aunty E Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,021	What about a jug for pouring water over your bits when you have your first wee? Or a bottle of water I guess. Apparently this makes it MUCH less painful, although I am only going on hearsay.

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Feb 27th, 2009, 04:38 AM	#36
spoo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 876	I have to say, Asda were fantastic for the pads and bits for hospital - I got more breast pads, sanitary pads and disposable knickers and they're all really cheap! I've drawn up a plan of action and put it on our fridge - although I know roughly what to do when the time comes, panic will no doubt take over and my mind will go blank. This paper has all the phone numbers I need, who to contact, what to take etc etc.

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Feb 27th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#37
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	argh there is so much stuff to pack!

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Feb 27th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#38
elmaxie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland. Posts: 3,207	Can I ask what may be a really stupid question? But I am planning on baby wearing vests and sleepsuits its first few weeks so am taking in some newborn and 0-3 months vests and suits as the baby might be bigger in length or weight and not fit newborn BUT do I need to pack socks for baby of he is going to be wearing sleepsuits? Like do they wera them under the suit or anything? Sorry for the stupidity. Emma.xx

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Feb 27th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#39
snettyb Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Posts: 1,902	I never did put socks on with sleep suits but if i was going out anywhere i did used to pop a pair of booties on. Hope this helps xx

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Feb 27th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#40
cybermum Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,048	I didn't put socks under the sleepsuits either but bootees if going outside I am bringing my huge comfy pillow with me this time,big mistake not taking it last two times!

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