Hospital Bag must haves? What is a NEED for the time I go into labor?

MyLove2

I have some ideas on what i'll 100% need for that day but would like to know what you ladies think I should bring.

tinka1326

For me I had comfy pjs and trackies. And my fave slippers and camera. Didn't really need anything else for me. For baby 4-6 jumpsuits and singlets, wipes, diapers and a couple thin blankets for wrapping. And my phone charger... Everything else I didn't end up using but I had super short hospital stays, 36 hours after birth then 10 hours after birth for number 2

crystaldawn0830

I took:
FOR MOMMY
Shampoo and conditioner
Soap
A towel ( thank god bc there's were so small like almost a hand towel)
Wash cloth (thank god bc they didn't have any..wth)
Razor
Toothbrush
Tooth paste
Makeup
Hair product (gel, hairspray)
Blow dryer
Pjs
Robe
Bra
Undies
Socks/house sandals
Going home outfit
Camera
Phone and charger


FOR BABY
Diapers (they had there tho)
Wipes (they had there tho)
Blankets
Hand mits
Head caps
Outfits (I ended up needed more bc we had to stay 5 days unexpectedly)
Going home outfit
Car seat
Binki


Ok I'm an over packer and yes I did put my makeup on, do my hair and shaved everyday I was there! Crazy i know!! But it just made me feel better.

Also plan what u want to eat after birth....u will be starving!!! I had my family go buy a pizza and they had it there after I was done to eat! AMAZING! It was 1051pm when he was born and well after midnight before I was done bein sewed up and cleaned and ready to eat.

kayleigh27

Toiletries
personal pillow-hospital ones suck
Make up
Hair ties
Camera
cell phone/chargers
snacks-for dad or you
slippers
baby going home outfit
comfy clothes
A few overnight size pads
underwear
Nursing bra
Nipple cream-some places provide but just in case
Socks

And of course carseat

natashalynn

I'd suggest a water bottle. Especially one with the push button made it easy to drink while laying down. I was sooo thirsty the whole time.

heyitsme

Breast pads!! if you're bf and your milk comes in you will NEED breast pads! I didn't have any and I ended up soaked

BigBelly

Change for the vending machine!

jen91811

Things i took in my bag were
For me
pads (the hospital ones r too uncomfortable)
Nursings pads
Undies
shampoo/conditioner
lotion
tooth paste/ tooth brush
Hair brush/ hair ties
Cell charger
camera
Crossword puzzle book
Make up
body wash/scrub
Flip flops
contacts/ liquid/case. Or glasses
Comfy going home clothes

Baby
Recieving blanket
Going home outfit
carseat
diapers/wipes/food/binky u get at the hospital so dnt need that.
I think thats it.....

a_wagner

http://www.valleyhealthlink.com/labordelivery

My hospital has a list provided on their website. The link is under the picture

MyLove2

@crystaldawn0830 I don't blame you. Was he your first kid? You got pizza after you had him thats awesome!!

caroline8_p

If you have a c-section, they ardent gunna let you eat till you pass gas.

I didn't expect or want a c-section, but that's what happened.

starrxoxo9

Idk if anyone said it, but your own pillow! Hospital pillows (and beds for that matter) are flat and suck so bad!!

MyLove2

@caroline8_p if you dont mind me asking, what made you get a C-Section?

firsttymemom

I took nothing but a few clothes for me and a few for baby.

caroline8_p

She was stuck face up. It could have been handled better, but them pressuring & me in pain, Dr recommended it. I really didn't want it. And I will refuse another one unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary.

MyLove2

@caroline8_p Doctors don't know what their doing these days, which is what frightens me a lil..

caroline8_p

Exactly! But, my OBs office & the hospital that are affiliated with have low cesarean rates (I'm pretty sure I looked it up after having Malia). He personally didn't like to induce unless necessary, which I went in on my own anyway.

I hate to think about my birth experience because it really really bothers & upsets me, but it will make me more prepared for next time. I have a lot more information now, then I didn't know wtf I was doing & the nurses were annoying with their lack of help. That's a whole other story though.

G&EsMama

CHAPSTICK!!!!

MyLove2

@Graysonsmommy lol ok.

caroline8_p

A small fan! I was definitely burning up in my ((sshared) room!

I had a cllip on fan. Which we still use when cooking, lol.

G&EsMama

I pushed for two hours. With the heavy breathing and no water my lips were soooo chapped my mom had to go out and buy me some!

crystaldawn0830

Yes he was my first kid! Lol.

crystaldawn0830

I agree with @graysonsmommy. I pushed for three hrs and really needed it! Thank god my hospital gave me some in my care package

MyLove2

@crystaldawn0830 3hrs omg how tiring!! Deffinitely i'll pack some chap stick then