BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

Sorry to crash, i just wanted to check and see what was realistic to pack in hospital bag. I dont want to over pack but yet want to make sure i have all the essentials. Some of the lists i see makes me think i need a suitcase! TIA

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I can't remember everything I used right now, but I was very happy to have my slippers and my own towels. I had a private room and bathroom, but the towels there were still small and not very "plush." When I could finally shower, I was so happy to use my towels from home. It really made a difference for me.

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If you are having a vaginal delivery, I recommend TIGHT underwear. Some people will tell you loose underwear, but I tell you NO!

You need TIGHT because they give you these HUMONGOUS pads and these ice packs for your episiotomy/ hemheroids.

You need tight underwear to keep them up! I wore loose, and they fell to my ankles when I got up to pee.

Also, thick socks.

Magazines, books.

I wore the hospital gowns cause I was bleeding so much, I didn't want to ruin my own stuff.

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things I used in the hospital:

pjs / slippers / undies / socks
sweater/jacket
going home outfits (mine and DS's)
boppy (CONSTANTLY!)
cord blood collection kit (can't forget THAT!)
cell phone
cameras
nice bathgel and shampoo/conditioner
brought my own toothbrush/paste
deoderant
chapstick

that's about it, as far as I can recall.....

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Socks, overnight maxi pads, underwear, i brought and used a nursing nightgown and robe, makeup, hairbrush, hairties, and my what to expect book, which has a section on post-delivery in the back...

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

slippers
bathrob
brush
toothbrush
chapstick
lotion
hair elastics (a must)
shampoo/conditioner
deodarant
hope that helps

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

This is a great start ladies. Good idea about the tight underwear. Ill pack some of both in case i have a csection.

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I actually wore a t-shirt and yoga pants rather than a night gown or PJ's. It just made me feel more human. I also brought every magazine in the store right before my induction- that was great.

Another thing that really made me feel better was my ipod with the speakers(I had a private room). I made a special playlist for delivery and it really helped.

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Don't forget the chargers for your phones/ipods My DH's are constantly run down.
I second the SOCKS, bring a few pairs.
And I brought my own pillows for DH and I, the hospital ones are AWFUL.

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

My own pillows, basic toiletries, towels and robe. I can't remember anything else.

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Posted by joenick

If you are having a vaginal delivery, I recommend TIGHT underwear. Some people will tell you loose underwear, but I tell you NO!

You need TIGHT because they give you these HUMONGOUS pads and these ice packs for your episiotomy/ hemheroids.

You need tight underwear to keep them up! I wore loose, and they fell to my ankles when I got up to pee.

Also, thick socks.

Magazines, books.

I wore the hospital gowns cause I was bleeding so much, I didn't want to ruin my own stuff.

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

own pillow and a boppy

deodorant and toothpaste/brush

hand breast pump (I did this for the second one, since I knew from my first - I was so engorged that it helped to relieve some pressure. I had c/s's so I wan in the hospital when my milk came in)

pad and paper - to write down gifts and who gave them to you.

cell phone/camera

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i packed a TON of maxi pads that I didnt need bc I used the hospital ones.

i packed makeup ya like i was really going to put a full face of make up on!!!! I think mascara, blush and some gloss will do.

really - just pack the basics, some ckfy clothes, shower stuff, flip flops to wear in the shower.....hmmm, i am thinking of what else

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

camera charger too

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i didnt use most of the stuff i packed but its probably because i hardly got out of the bed the whole time i was there, i was in sooooo much pain from my episiotomy that i could barely move. i think the only things i used were my nightgown, toiletres, and my robe once only because i was going to the bathroom and didnt want my roomates husband looking at my huge boobs popping out

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I ended up having a c section - so I dont know if you need tight underwear or not.

I used the big pads the hospital staff gave me. I lived in a loose tee shirt and yoga pants. I wore flip flops in the shower (I didnt have a private room and the shower was down the hall).

Bring thick, comfy socks and slippers.

My friend brought me tons of magazines - Hello, In Touch, US weekly - all the trashy, gossipy stuff that I not so secretly love.

. . . and if you're planning on breastfeeding - DEFINITELY bring the boppy - I never went anywhere without it for the first 4 months.

I didnt wear half the clothes I brought - I just wanted to be in my yoga pants.

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pjs
slippers and slipper socks
my own pillow
my own pads
towel
eye mask for darkness while sleeping
Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm (LOVE IT)
underwear I didn't care about
nursing tanks/sports bra
drinks/snacks for DH
change of clothes for DH during labor (I was induced and it was an overnight in L&D)
camera (my roommate after delivering had a small photo printer that they used to print photos for their guests...cool but not necessary)
notepad and pen

Message edited 1/6/2009 7:42:07 PM.

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

Slippers
Robe
Going home clothes (bring big ones, you won't magically shrink down--I barely fit in my maternity wear)
socks
Book
Camera
Cell Phone

I brought my IPOD, didn't use it. Pajamas, didn't wear them. It was really hot there, and you bleed a lot, so I used the hospital robe. I also used their mesh underwear. Honestly, you don't need much.

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Agree with everyone I had a C section Recommend a Gurdle ( the shorts) to hold in everything My stomach went down faster with that.
Slippers, robe , night gown nice to have your own to wear makes you feel better little makeup, Poney tail holders

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I got caught without one for a day due to my emergency csection.

Things i REALLY needed were a
HAIRBRUSH (my hair was literally in KNOTS), FLIP FLOPS and a toothbrush. Other items were camera, underwear, comfy pants, makeup, cell phone. That's all I really needed in the end. HTH

Message edited 1/6/2009 8:54:14 PM.

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I really used my slippers, makeup, and gaucho pants ((loose fitting)), camera, and snacks for DH and I.. DS coming home outfit. I think thats it?

The hospital provided disposible underwear which were great for me, a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner etc. We brought all of this ourselves as well, but wound up using there stuff

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

Underwear
Nightgown
slippers
Boppy for breastfeeding
shampoo/conditioner
soap/bodywash

camera
phone

HAIRDRYER!! The one at the hospital SUCKED.

Message edited 1/6/2009 8:59:19 PM.

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

I agree about the undies and don't bring your good stuff - they will get ruined!

I also found very helpful the 2nd time around wearing leggings, helped keep the pads in place too!

Slippers
Socks

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

Posted by joenick

If you are having a vaginal delivery, I recommend TIGHT underwear. Some people will tell you loose underwear, but I tell you NO!

You need TIGHT because they give you these HUMONGOUS pads and these ice packs for your episiotomy/ hemheroids.

You need tight underwear to keep them up! I wore loose, and they fell to my ankles when I got up to pee.

Also, thick socks.

Magazines, books.

Re: BTDT MOMS: What did you really use from your hospital bag

I barely used anything until I was ready to go home...... I had a c-section and so I was most comfortable in the hospital gowns. The hospital provided shampoo and soap for showering (It was actually really nice). You need your toiletries, a nursing bra if you are breastfeeding, some light reading material and your camera! You also need a change of clothes for when you go home and the largest shoes you have. My feet were 20 times more swollen when I left the hospital than when I entered. You might want a cute nightgown or pajama set to change into for visitors.

I used the hospitals disposable underwear (very comfy and no worries about staining). The nurses also stocked me with a week's worth of everything i needed for myself and baby
when i left the hospital