Linzi

I packed my baby bag a couple of weeks ago. Just got to do mine, but I think Ill leave it a few weeks.

2 sleepsuits
2 bodysuits
2 hats
2 pairs of scratchmitts
2 pairs of soft bootie shoe things
Baseball cap
24 pack of nappies
cotton wool
baby wipes
baby oil

I think thats it, doesn't seem like a lot. Im not planning on staying more than a night lol. I HATE hospitals.

xxx

loubieloulou

bibs and lots of them! newborns can be sick and plenty after feeds or if they are on medicines i didnt pack enough!! and i didnt pack enough baby grows either as the sick went everywhere, so i am gonna pack more babygrows as they can go through about 3 a day! i took so much last time thinking i was over packing but i used it all and needed extra x

goldlion

I've officially PACKED!! Woohooo. DH and I just went through everything and packed a fairly large bag full of stuff-- looks like we're going on a vacation for a week.

BABY:
1 going home outfit
3 sleepers
3 pairs of socks
3 hats
3 receiving blankies
1 comfy blanket
1 pack 40 newborn diapers
1 pack wipes
2 bibs
3 onesies
2 bottles and liners
2 soothers
nail clippers
brush/comb
1 snowsuit (just in case)
teddy bear

DH and I:
nursing pads
shampoo and conditioner
pads
mini deodorant
toothpaste and toothbrushes
q-tips
baby record book and pen
candy and gum
lip balm
slippers for both of us
digi camera and camcorder
panties/socks
change of clothes for hubby
batteries
robe
pj pants x3
nursing top and 2 maternity tops
sports bra
swim shorts for hubby
ipod

I know it looks like a lot, but because we live in a different town then where we're giving birth, going back home to pick stuff up isn't an option. Best to over-pack!

I'm just glad it's all done...

AquaDementia

glad you are all set, now all you need is little aspen!

loubieloulou

lauren_16 i recommend some bibs for feeding and winding time you will need some and some johnsons top to toe wash for the 1st bath.
well done thou i think you have everything ticked off, oh and ur right a pack of nappies is always good, there is plenty of changing to do!

MrTashaAndBum

I recommend buying a few bottles of water a couple of weeks before and freezing them - Tasha found them most useful.

TashaAndBump

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!! I thought I was SO prepared when it came to this one. What I hadn't prepared myself for, though, was that I might not just be spending one night in hospital My poor family were running around picking things up for me and baby from the store and bringing me clean clothes and things from home all week!

AquaDementia

What were the things you were missing Tasha?

TashaAndBump

Well, I only had 2 spare pairs of undies for a start! (I needed about 10). And if you only have 2 packs of maternity pads packed and you end up staying more than 2 days, you'll probably need more - you bleed a hell of a lot! I also hadn't packed my breast pump - which was essential; a) I could express milk for Anna while she was in SCBU and b) I couldn't get Anna to latch onto my right breast at first so it became incredibly full, engorged and painfull, so I was expressing from it to ease the pain and hardness. I also had mostly packed clothes in 0-3 months with a few in newborn - well Anna was so tiny that even new born clothes drown her; I had everyone rushing around to stock up on early baby clothes for us! Also, make sure you pack breast pads, lots and lots of breast pads - even if you don't leak - you do not want to be caught out if you have breasts like mine that just pour continuously, which leads me nicely to, make sure you pack spare tops - If you're anything like me you'll wake up soaked from breast to tummy every morning! Also, you're gonna want lots of showers/baths - pack more than one towel. Ummm... snacks - either during labour or right away after you are gonna CRAVE energy-full snacks - chocolate and, and chocolate, bananas and more chocolate And on the topic of food during labour, you're gonna need lots of drink - labour is thirsty work - I reccomend freezing several bottles of water and taking them with you to sip throughout the whole thing - they were like gold-dust for me. I also somehow managed to forget Anna's little hats and my deoderant - so there was lots for people to fetch me while i was stuck in colchester general!

clairebear

ok i packed my bag this weekend (got worried talking to some mums at the hospital today)

here we go

slippers
2 nightdresses (one front opening)
socks
cheap cotton knickers
dressing gown
toliletries
hair bands
lipsalve
books and a few mags
breast feeding bra (getting in the next few weeks)
breast pads
sanitry towels
dark coloured towel
clothes to come home in

baby blanket
pack of newborn nappies
5 body suits
3 sleepsuits
cotton wool
baby lotion
wet wipes
muslins
botties
socks
scratch mitts
hat
outfit for trip home

having to get camera fixed so thats not in it yet
change for phones and coffee machine for DH
phone numbers of important people


am i missing any thing xxxx