re: Hospital Bag!

Quoting Stacey Glessner:" I noticed maxi pads are a common mentionable to bring.. any particular brand suggested, from experienced ... [snip!] ... I've never used pads, so I was wondering about any suggestions- the best, the bulkiest, the most absorbant, the bad... Thanks."

As long as its overnight with wings, any brand should be good because you'll want to change it often enough that it won't matter if one aubsorbs 5 hours longer than the other, cause you'll change it before then.

Shower gel. Shampoo and Cond. brush and make up bag. You want to be clean for visitors. Night gown and granny panties to hold the pads. MUST TAKE A ROBE. Going home out fit for you (Sweat outfit) and baby (Pre Wash Baby Clothes) Blankie and carseat. I packed a bunch of crap that i didnt use with the first child. They give you food,baby milk, pads and diapers.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Katesmama:</b>" The tennis ball helps with back labor. You use it to massage your back. In our prenatal classes they told us to put 3 tennis balls in a tube sock."</blockquote>




I eould use it to beat my boyfriend for the unbearable pain lol!

With my son i had my hospital bag packed a month before he was due i'm glad because he came early even tho my pregnancy was about perfect. I will say if you dont like hospital gowns pack comfy clothes that u wouldnt mind accidently getting blood on and ur own shampoo and stuff bc usually the hospitals will dry ur hair and skin out and it just makes u feel more comfortable. for the baby ask what ur hospital does provide and if they do provide diapers and wipes then just bring clothing for the baby one or 2 outfits or sleepers is enough if you want ur baby using a pacifier then u can bring ur own but usually the hospital will provide them.. if ur breast feeding i will tell you yea gowns can be easier but i would get ur self use to wearing ur regular shirts so when u leave the hospital its easier for u 2 feed and not struggle with getting comfortable doing it. besides that bring stuff to keep u entertained and if you want snacks bring nonparishable snacks usually the hospitals wont worry about those as much as the cold stuff with a chance of it going bad plus they can get in trouble bc it is a health violation having them in the rooms if there isnt a fridge.

We're having our first boy and we plan to have him Circumcised. Should we bring the q-tips and vaseline in our bag we bring for him or will the hospital provide such, or will we even need it at the hospital?

Also, I'm a first time breastfeeding momma, anything special I should bring besides a nursing bra and breast pads?

Thanks!

Quoting Starr Metcalfe:" We're having our first boy and we plan to have him Circumcised. Should we bring the q-tips and vaseline ... [snip!] ... Also, I'm a first time breastfeeding momma, anything special I should bring besides a nursing bra and breast pads? Thanks!"

A Boppy/other brand of nursing pillow if you have one!

Quoting Lizplustwo:" A Boppy/other brand of nursing pillow if you have one! "

Thanks! I do have one! Good idea =)

Quoting Starr Metcalfe:" We're having our first boy and we plan to have him Circumcised. Should we bring the q-tips and vaseline ... [snip!] ... Also, I'm a first time breastfeeding momma, anything special I should bring besides a nursing bra and breast pads? Thanks!"

Usually the hospital will provide you with the q tips and vasoline when they do a circumcision. as for breast feeding you will want comfortable bras and some pads if you plan on using a boppy pillow bring that with you so you can get the hang of it with the pillow and it will make you more comfortable

<blockquote><b>Quoting Starr Metcalfe:</b>" We're having our first boy and we plan to have him Circumcised. Should we bring the q-tips and vaseline ... [snip!] ... Also, I'm a first time breastfeeding momma, anything special I should bring besides a nursing bra and breast pads? Thanks!"</blockquote>




You NEED nipple cream. I forgot and my hospital didn't provide me with near enough. Stock up and use it at EVERY feeding!!

Quoting Amanda Korchinski:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Starr Metcalfe:</b>" We're having our first boy and we plan ... [snip!] ... You NEED nipple cream. I forgot and my hospital didn't provide me with near enough. Stock up and use it at EVERY feeding!!"

Probably. Was a waste of $20 for me.

Quoting Amanda Korchinski:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Starr Metcalfe:</b>" We're having our first boy and we plan ... [snip!] ... You NEED nipple cream. I forgot and my hospital didn't provide me with near enough. Stock up and use it at EVERY feeding!!"

YES!!