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julesrbf
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Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
So, at my recent appt on Friday, I had to sign some paperwork that I was told to bring with me when I go into labor. I was told that I should bring it in the diaper bag so I don't forget it.
... am I supposed to bring a diaper bag with me to the hospital?
I'm obviously bringing a hospital bag but I figured I would put some baby things in it and wouldn't be bringing a diaper bag.
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Posted 4/17/11 9:02 PM  |
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drwifettc
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
I'm not planning on bringing a diaper bag. We live across the street from the hospital so our trip home will be quick. But I can't imagine the need for one. It's not like you are going to stop on the way home to change a diaper or feed the baby. I'm with you, I don't see the need, maybe I'm missing something too?
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| Posted 4/17/11 9:09 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
i brought 3 bags total to the hospital. 1 came in with me right away, 2 stayed in the car until after I delivered.
1 - small tote. I brought this one into labor and delivery. Contained camera, phone charger, registration paperwork, ID, insurance card, hard candy, snacks for DH, etc.
2 - duffel bag. (left in car until I was moved to a post-partum room. DH went and got it.) All my clothes, toiletries, laptop/charger.
3 - diaper bag. (also left in car until I was moved to post-partum room). Contained take home outfit for DS, hat to wear in the nursery, a special toy and blanket for his bassinet.
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| Posted 4/17/11 9:10 PM |
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julesrbf
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
Posted by Shorty
i brought 3 bags total to the hospital. 1 came in with me right away, 2 stayed in the car until after I delivered.
1 - small tote. I brought this one into labor and delivery. Contained camera, phone charger, registration paperwork, ID, insurance card, hard candy, snacks for DH, etc.
2 - duffel bag. (left in car until I was moved to a post-partum room. DH went and got it.) All my clothes, toiletries, laptop/charger.
3 - diaper bag. (also left in car until I was moved to post-partum room). Contained take home outfit for DS, hat to wear in the nursery, a special toy and blanket for his bassinet.
Thank you for this! a) I didn't think of the separate tote, that's a great idea. b) We won't be bringing any toy or blanket for the bassinet, so I'm thinking for US, we don't need the diaper bag - but I can see why someone else would bring one, so thank you!
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| Posted 4/17/11 9:19 PM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
Pretty much the same as shorty!
In addition- I brought my boppy
Plus you need the diaper bag for another bag to throw things into that you get for free 
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| Posted 4/17/11 9:22 PM |
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springsandra
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
Definitely no reason to bring a diaper bag. Just your stuff and DH's stuff if he's staying over with you. Don't forget a blanket for him if it's cold in your hospital. Someone gave us that tip the day I went into labor which was great because it really was very cold (of course, it was January). I had one small duffel and a small rolling suitcase. I also brought a few extra bags with me to take stuff home (like reusable grocery bags that expanded that I had stuffed in my regular bags). Plus one bag for laundry. I really didn't wear anything but the hospital gown the two days I was there, though. I ended up wearing PJs to come home in. 
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| Posted 4/17/11 10:23 PM |
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KPsquared
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
Not bringing my diaper bag. Bringing bag for labor, rolling suitcase for post partum room and DH has a duffel bag for his clothes (he is staying at the hospital the entire time). Oh also packed a tote bag in the suitcase to bring home supplies from the hospital.
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| Posted 4/17/11 10:30 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
Posted by DPerotti
In addition- I brought my boppy
Plus you need the diaper bag for another bag to throw things into that you get for free
yes - an empty diaper bag for all the freebies! The only thing you need for baby is the coming home outfit.
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| Posted 4/17/11 10:33 PM |
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
I didn't bring a diaper bag. . just packed my bad and put DS going home outfits in there. . I got a backpack with freebie stuff in it so just added stuff to there or put it in my or DH's bag. .
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| Posted 4/18/11 11:50 AM |
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MrsJakob
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Re: Stupid question re: what to bring to the hospital
I didn't bring a diaper bag but I did bring an extra duffel bag for the stuff I took. 
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| Posted 4/18/11 11:54 AM |
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