Hospital Bag, what am I missing?
posted 30th Dec
In her bag:
A few onsies (I know the hospital gives them but I have cute ones for pics lol)
Mittens/hats (they match her outfits)
Her coming home outfit
A thick & soft blanket to cover her carseat in for when she leaves
And of course the carseat
From what i've heard I won't need much else. I'm breastfeeding, and everything else i've been told the hospital will supply.
My bag:
Comfy outfit
Extra underwear
Fuzzy socks (I need my fuzzy socks. don't judge! )
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Travel size hair care + brush
Phone charger
Cocoa butter for my belly
I always have hair ties on my wrists
Moms bringing the camera
Baby book
And yes, I know hospitals usually supply shampoos and toiletries, I just have a ton of travel size things that I never get a chance to use lol
Anything i'm missing? Please and thank you
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lip balm!!!!
cannot stress that enough lol
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If you wear contacts make sure you have your glasses (and a contact case/solution), they will make you take your contacts out for labor and delivery.
Extra jammies/comfy clothes-you will most likely bleed on them.
I dont like pampers, the diapers my hospital uses so I bring my own diapers.
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Alaskaposted 30th Dec
I packed lollipops, just for a sugar boost without being heavy on ur stomach. And some of those isotonic drinks like gatorade x
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Baby nail clippers! My girl came out with daggers and the hospital has a law here where they will not cut them.
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Chap Stick
Chargers
Lots of Quarters for vending machines
Folder to keep paper work
Insurance Cards and ID
Name of pediatrician you will be using.
Boppy ((especially if you will be BFing))
I would bring a nail file for baby. LO had really long nails when born.
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Quoting Tanya-Michelle 'Wench' Mo:" I packed lollipops, just for a sugar boost without being heavy on ur stomach. And some of those isotonic drinks like gatorade x"
ohhhh good idea!
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<blockquote><b>Quoting JessieLeeAnne:</b>" Chap Stick Chargers Lots of Quarters for vending machines Folder to keep paper work Insurance Cards and ... [snip!] ... be using. Boppy ((especially if you will be BFing)) I would bring a nail file for baby. LO had really long nails when born."</blockquote>
The vending machines at my hospital has white castles! Best sliders ever!
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Paci for baby and socks for baby
We didn't end up getting a paci from the hospital we had to ask for one but we ended up bringing one as well.
And wipes. The hospital didn't have babywipes they would use a wet washcloth to wipe the baby.
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Quoting Melissa 18 weeks!:" Baby nail clippers! My girl came out with daggers and the hospital has a law here where they will not cut them."
oh yes how could i forget that.
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Ok cool so lip balm, extra clothes, jolly ranchers (i have a ton lol), baby nail clippers, a folder, quarters, and wipes just in case. Got it
I heard that paci's will make breastfeeding more of a challenge. =/ I was told to wait a month before giving them to her.
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Red can of dermoplast.... I took my own and I was in heaven.. Its stronger than the 1 in hosp.
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Razor and shaving cream? I wanted to shave when I showered after so bad just to feel nice and clean. Things to keep you busy, laptop, phone, charger, snacks.
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Thanks for posting this! These are things I haven't even thought of.
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I also brought extra burp cloths. Babies spit up a lot.
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