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Dani00518
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Name: Danielle
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So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
I can't remember what I need to pack.......Geez....I feel so clueless this time around. I was so prepared the first time. Anyway this is what I have so far on my list.
-comfy clothes for me to come home -bra and undies -take home outfit for baby -receiving blanket -robe/Pjs -slippers -baby book
other than that I'm clueless
Message edited 4/1/2009 10:57:32 AM.
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Posted 4/1/09 10:56 AM |
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YeahBaby
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Cellphone/ camera charger
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Posted 4/1/09 11:06 AM |
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bellaluna
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Name: Jess
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Maybe a book for you or an IPOD ?
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Posted 4/1/09 11:07 AM |
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Dani00518
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Name: Danielle
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Posted by YeahBaby
Cellphone/ camera charger
Ahh....good one Camera/video/cellphone charger
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Posted 4/1/09 11:08 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Name: Stephanie
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
toiletries pillow from home
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Posted 4/1/09 11:11 AM |
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ckone
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste (I always forget this everywhere I go).
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Posted 4/1/09 11:13 AM |
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Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
SNACKS!!!!
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Posted 4/1/09 12:25 PM |
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pig22seal
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Why the baby book? I got one for my shower I just started to fill in....should I pack that as well? Is it for the page for footprints or for another reason? TIA
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Posted 4/1/09 12:29 PM |
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pig22seal
LOVE MY 2 BOYS!
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Posted by Jen2999
SNACKS!!!!
Hey Jen,
How important/necessary is this?
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Posted 4/1/09 12:30 PM |
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Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Posted by pig22seal
Posted by Jen2999
SNACKS!!!!
Hey Jen,
How important/necessary is this?
VERY!! They wont let you eat or drink during labor. I was STARVING and the cafe was closed cause I had her wayyyy early in the am. Also in the middle of the night I was always looking for something and I was in the hospital for a full 5 days!
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Posted 4/1/09 12:33 PM |
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Elise-N-Matt
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
BUMP from other thread
Hospital Bag Checklist
I got this list from thebump.com. Thought other moms to be may find it useful.
Is there anything missing from this list?
Must-Haves:
[ ] Insurance info, hospital forms and birth plan (if you have one)
[ ] 2-3 pairs of warm, nonskid socks that can get ruined (for walking the halls before and after labor)
[ ] A warm robe or sweater you don’t mind sacrificing to the cause
[ ] 2 maternity bras -- no underwire -- and nursing pads (whether or not you plan to nurse, you’ll appreciate the support and leak-protection)
[ ] Lip balm (hospitals are very dry)
[ ] Toiletries and personal items -- hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, makeup (as if), shampoo, conditioner, lotion, contact lens case and solution (remember, travel-sized products are your friends)
[ ] Eyeglasses
[ ] Headband or ponytail holder (avoid clips -- they’ll probably poke you)
[ ] Sugar-free hard candy or lozenges to keep your mouth moist during labor (candy with sugar will make you thirsty)
[ ] Pen and paper
[ ] Lots of change for the vending machines and non-perishable snacks (you’ll probably be hungry after labor, and the hospital cafeteria could be closed)
[ ] Cell phone and charger, phone numbers of people to call after birth, prepaid calling card (if your hospital doesn’t allow cell phones)
[ ] Camera, film or extra memory card, battery or charger
[ ] A gym bag packed with a change of clothes and basic hygiene products for your partner
Take it or leave it:
[ ] Extra pillow (with a case that can get ruined, in a pattern distinguishable from hospital white)
[ ] Comfortable going-home clothes in six-month maternity size and flat shoes (or, just wear the clothes you came in… sorry, but they’ll probably still fit)
[ ] Bath towel (the hospital will likely supply a small, very thin one)
[ ] Hairdryer
[ ] Your favorite brand of soap, shampoo and heavy flow sanitary pads (the hospital supplies these things, but bring your own if you’re picky)
[ ] A few pairs of maternity underwear that can get ruined (the hospital will have disposable pairs, which some women find handy and others find gross)
[ ] A ruin-able nightgown (you can use those lovely hospital gowns, but your own might help you feel more human)
[ ] Breast pump, if you plan to use one
[ ] Slippers that can get dirty
[ ] Very light reading (think mags and newspapers, not War and Peace)
[ ] Your MP3 (loaded with your favorite tunes, of course)
[ ] Massage oil and tools like rolling pins or tennis balls, and lucky or inspirational objects (honestly, we doubt you'll use 'em…but feel free to prove us wrong!)
Leave Home:
[ ] Any clothes or nighties you really like (they will get ruined)
[ ] Stopwatch (your nurse or a monitor will take care of timing contractions)
[ ] Adorable outfits for baby (the hospital provides the essentials, and infants are too tightly swaddled in blankets for a fashion show anyway)
What to Bring For Baby:
[ ] Approved car seat
[ ] Warm blankets (for the ride home)
[ ] Outdoor gear like a snowsuit and hat, as seasonally appropriate (remember, babies are extra sensitive to cold)
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Posted 4/1/09 12:35 PM |
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Dani00518
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Member since 5/05 2730 total posts
Name: Danielle
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Re: So I'm starting to get my hospital bag ready and
Posted by pig22seal
Why the baby book? I got one for my shower I just started to fill in....should I pack that as well? Is it for the page for footprints or for another reason? TIA
Yes for the footprints
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Posted 4/1/09 12:58 PM |
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