Hospital Bag

Is there a list that anyone posted on what to pack in hospital bag? I am pretty sure I read it a while ago. TIA!

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Honestly, you don't need very much at all and the lists of what some people packed is absolutely crazy. I used barely anything I packed when I was in the hospital. Here's what I used: chapstick, hair ties, basic toiletries, cell phone charger, comfy clothes, baby's going home outfit, slippers. I did, based on recommendations from here, bring 2 extra empty duffle bags which turned out to be absolutely necessary to bring home all the free stuff the nurses gave us (maxi pads, mesh undies, tucks wipes, numbing spray, squirt bottles, diapers, etc.)

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I agree with above poster. I have a large reusable tj maxx bag. Inside are:
2 more tj maxx bags to bring stuff home
coming home outfit for me
robe
pajamas
flip flops
underwear
nursing bra
socks

a bag of toilettries (travel sized everything from tooth brush/paste, face wash, moisturizer, deodorant, body wash, body lotion, chapstick, comb, shampoo/conditioner, hair ties, comb, tweezers/file, some make up...nothing big or crazy.)

iphone charger
paperwork that I might need (phone numbers, etc)

some pads and lansinoh ointment

I would bring my camera, but I can't find the plug so I will have DH bring my Nikon when he comes and take it when he leaves.

But if you saw this bag, you'd laugh. It's not a lot. With ds, between visitors and tending to him, there was no time for anything. Plus, this time, I want to squeeze in more sleeping! Haha!!!!

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It depends also on which hospital. Some gives you everything you need while others may not give you enough. For example I work for Winthrop and policy is 1 pair of the mesh panties per day.

No matter which hospital bring your own toiletries . I personally prefer to wear my own clothes post delivery, my own sanitary pads, flip flops for the shower, slippers, clothes to wear home, robe, flat iron is a must for me, some form of make up, chargers, snacks, bath towel(hospital ones are too small). Camera and camera charger.

This is coming from a former l&d nurse now working in the high risk antepartum.

Message edited 6/11/2015 7:32:16 AM.

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I've made a list based on suggestions from on here. If you want the spreadsheet, PM me your email.


L&D Room
birth plan
camera
cell phone
chapstick
chargers
dr numbers
gum
hair ties
mints
music & speakers
robe
slippers
snacks for Mike
water bottle
babybook for footprints


Room
*cord blood kit if you're doing it
*license and insurance card 
bag for dirty clothes
bath robe
belly band
boppy
bras/tanks - nursing 2-3
breast pump
camera/charger
cash
chapstick
clothes for Mike
comfy pants/clothes
extra bag to stock up on diapers/supplies
flip flops for shower
going home outfit
gum
hair brush/comb
hair ties
makeup
mints
mirror
music & speakers
nipple cream/lotion or coconut water
nursing pads
pajama bottoms (old incase need to toss) 2-3
pajamas for him 
phone numbers - dr's, peds
phone/charger
robe
slippers
small back for delivery room (see list)
small extension cord
snacks for him
socks
sweatshirt/jacket
tablet
toiletries (see list_
towel for shower
underwear - bring old to throw out
vending machine change & $1 bills
water bottle or trevis cup w/ straw

Baby
bag for extras
blanket for car
car seat
gong home outfit
hats
mittens
pacifiers
boppy

Message edited 6/11/2015 9:24:24 AM.

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Hospital Bag

Phone/iPad/chargers
Chapstick
Hair ties
Hair brush
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Travel sized toiletries
Lightweight zip hoodie
Black loose sweats/yoga pants
Depends silhouettes (no mesh panties at SB)
Tank top
Flip flops
Outfit for baby

Pretty sure that's it. DH will bring an empty bag on the day of discharge to fill with diapers and all the other stuff from the hospital.

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Here is my list. Looks long but tiny things don't take up space. Not like we're schlepping this all over the place. It's just from the house to the car, car to the room...

Here is my list!

Mommy/General
• List of phone numbers/names of who to contact for A) being in labor, B) when baby is born
• iPad/Charger
• 3 Outfits of comfy clothes (including what I want to go home in)
• Underwear and socks
• 2-3 Nursing tanks and nursing bra or two
• Flip Flops
• Dark/old Towel for the shower and shampoo/conditioner/body wash/face wash
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Hair brush and headband/hair ties
• Make-up, small mirror and Burt’s Bees make-up remover face wipes
• Contact case/contact solution/glasses
• Face Lotion
• Razor/Body Lotion
• Boppy/nursing pillow
• Pillow/pillow case for me AND Daddy
• Snacks (We have a fridge in private post-partum room)
• Pajamas
• Large water bottle (2-3 if disposable)
• Labor Bag to take with me as soon as we arrive at hospital (easily grabbed separate from within other bag):
o License/ID
o Lip balm
o Misting/spray bottle
o Written up birth plan (Vitamin K shot, Hep B shot, yes to epidural, etc)
o Phone numbers for Dr.'s office
o Insurance Card
o Mints, Headband, hairties
o Food for Daddy, hard lollipops
o Bluetooth speaker with aux cable and iPod
o iPad and headphones
o Phone/Charger (the one that’s extra-long from Duane Reade)
o Slippers
o Robe
o Washcloth
o Camera/Charger
o Pregnancy Book with all my notes and contact numbers and a pen

For Dad:
• Bathing suit to help me shower (in case nurses need to come in)
• Phone/Charger
• Wallet with cash
• Toothbrush/floss
• Contacts case/glasses
• Slippers
• Pajamas
• Change of clothes or two and underwear/socks (If you don't live close to the hospital)

Baby
• Going home outfit
• Hats that Grandma made
• 2-Pack of pacifiers
• Name of Pediatrician with phone number
• Blanket for the baby for car ride home
• Mittens
• Car seat should be installed in the car already

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It all fits in 1 Vera Bradley overnight bag - we'll leave the boppy and towel in the car until I am in the private room

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Haha not sure why people care what others bring. I like to feel prepared rather than feel like I wish I had stuff.

Also for the First time moms, it's fun to pack up your labor bag so just let us have that fun...

Hospital Bag

Wow. I was clearly a slob in the hospital after I delivered -- packed no makeup, no blow dryer, had hairy-a$$ legs and pits because I definitely didn't pack shaving cream and a razor, had smelly breath because there were no mints in my bag, threw my dirty worn clothes right back in my suitcase next to my fresh, clean ones. I have low standards -- used the hospital towels, slept on the hospital's pillow, ate the hospital snacks, etc.

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Posted by NearTheSea1025

Haha not sure why people care what others bring. I like to feel prepared rather than feel like I wish I had stuff.

Also for the First time moms, it's fun to pack up your labor bag so just let us have that fun...

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LOL!

I don't pack this much when I go on VACATION for a week!

Seriously:

Camera
Phone w. Charger
Purse which always has my: Wallet (you should have your insurance card & ID card there) & make up bag (I only really use eyeliner and lip gloss)
Music speakers
Hair dryer & Hair straightener (for pics)
Coming home outfit for baby

I'm in the hospital: I use their socks, gowns, undies, pads, meds, toothpaste, toothbrush. I never had a problem getting any of this stuff.

I don't birth plan.

Sure as heck I'm not going to pack anything for my hubby: he can take care of himself. Most of the time, he gets food & whatever while I'm sleeping with my epidural. He brings the car seat to come home with when it's time. He also goes home to sleep. It stinks to sleep in the hospital.

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Posted by NearTheSea1025

Haha not sure why people care what others bring. I like to feel prepared rather than feel like I wish I had stuff.

Also for the First time moms, it's fun to pack up your labor bag so just let us have that fun...

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i was sent to the hospital to be induced... they wouldnt let me go get my bag or anything... so i just went with the stuff i had already put in...

2 or 3 tshirts
2 pairs of pj pants
underwear ( never used them, i used the mesh ones the hospital had)
bra
hair ties
brush
toothbrush
comfy socks

chargers

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Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by NearTheSea1025

Haha not sure why people care what others bring. I like to feel prepared rather than feel like I wish I had stuff.

Also for the First time moms, it's fun to pack up your labor bag so just let us have that fun...

If it makes you happy then by all means!

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I'm not bringing much, just essentials really... and to be honest last time I just wore a hospital gown each day I was there until I left because I just felt so disgusting with all of the PP bleeding and just threw my wet hair up after showering. I didn't look pretty for pictures but oh well.

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