packing for the hospital?

Question

I am 36 weeks and i plan on packing my bag for the hospital this weekend. What should/shouldn't pack.

Answer 1

travel sized toiletries:
toothbrush for you and your partner
toothpaste
deodorant
soap
maxi pads, thin but super absorbent with wings!!!!
shampoo and conditioner
comb
brush
hair ties or barrettes
perfume (samples work good for this)
Your makeup and your partners lol
lip balm
lotion

Stuff for birthing:
pillows with colored cases if you want
music and something to play it with
snacks (lots of them, pack a lunch for your partner)
camera (disposables work good)
camcorder if you want
birth plan
colored washclothes
waterproof pads for your car seat
night gown and housecoat if you want to use your own
slippers or socks (I liked the ones the hospital gave me :)
massage oil and massagers.....
Suckers
A list of people to call

Hospital stay and going home:
an outfit for you to go home in
an outfit for baby
2 changes of clothes for partner
swim trunks for partner (for the bath tub or shower)
calling card or cell phone
baby book (foot prints :)
your pillow that you sleep with and or your teddy bear, baby blanket or any other comfort item.

Make sure to have baby's car seat installed properly before you go into labor!
Its a good idea to have the route to the hospital written down just in case.

Answer 2

I had my baby at 36 weeks, so I ended up going to the hospital with the clothes I was wearing and my handbag (with make-up, comb, wallet, etc.). For some reason - I guess because I had "established" this pattern - I did the same thing with the second baby.

If a person does this it becomes necessary to ask someone to bring the outfit for the baby, a robe, and maybe a clean change of clothes to leave the hospital in.

Generally, people are only in the hospital for - like - a day and a half or two days, and how many times do we sometimes stay over at someone else's house for a day or two without packing a bag....

I'd say bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste (although the hospital has them too), deodorant, shampoo, a single clean outfit for yourself and the going home outfit for the baby). You may want a good, big, robe and a pair of something for your feet.

The hospital gives you what you need as far as any pads, nursing pads, Tucks, etc. goes. (You'll be charged for them, of course, but usually it depends on the doctor as to which of this type of product you'll be told you need.)

You'll probably be feeding and bathing the baby, so you probably won't be looking for things to keep busy with. You can sleep when you can and use the television in the room if you get bored for a minute or two.

When all is said and done, the day or so that you'll be in the hospital isn't a two-week cruise to the Bahamas. You can manage if you end up bringing nothing but your handbag. Of course, people scheduled for Cesarian deliveries may need to worry more about packing stuff.

Answer 3

If you wear contact, pack your glasses. A couple of nightgowns that are somewhat loose and that you don't care if they get stained. Some underclothes. An outfit to leave the hospital in, best is probably sweat pants and a comfy tshirt. Music for the labor and delivery. Something that you find soothing and comforting. The one thing I wish I had taken was a book or something to do afterwards, so that when the baby is sleeping and you don't have any visitors, and you don't want to sleep, you have something to do. Also, maybe pack and extra outfit, just in case you want to be up and about but not in your pj's. Also, hospitals aren't known for there warm rooms and cozy blankets. If you have a favorite, grab an extra blanket. And the baby wants a nice outfit, and as cold as it is getting, make sure you layer starting with a onsie. Blanket, diaper, wipes, don't forget the carseat.

Answer 4

Don't wait until the weekend!! Pack ASAP! I was waiting around and didn't do it, and at 37 wks, I was in the hospital having my son and didn't have anything from home. We live an hour from the hospital so my husband had to make a trip home after our son was born to get the essentials.
Pack loose, comfy clothes and maxi pads for sure.

Answer 5

Pack a robe, a pair of non slip slippers, snacks for your birthing partner, A CAMERA, a list of the phone number of people to call once baby arrives, lip balm (your lips tend to get dry) some snacks for after birth (we do not suggest to eat during labour only because a lot of the time it comes back up and it sucks to throw up when your in pain), shampoo and body wash, hair elastics if your hair is long, lavender body lotion (for labour), an extra pillow
A change of clothes to go home in, and a outfit for baby.

My number 1 best packing item is a couple of pairs of Depends diapers, I know it sounds wierd but you bleed quite a bit after the delivery so the depends come in handy instead of getting blood everywhere!

The list goes on....there are a lot of great websites to help with your list as well.

Answer 6

How exciting for you !!! Just a couple of things the usually things toothbrush,toothpaste,hairbrush. Now if you forget any of those items they have extras at the hospital no charge. A couple pairs of clean underware and invest in some cute pj's.you will have lots if visitors and pictures taken. Leave the make-up at home. Bring Cd of calming music if you want.Most hospital have Cd players in room. I would buy a disposable camera and put it in your bag just in case you forget yours. Make a list of friends and family to call and then give that job to someone else. Oh yeah a bathrobe and house slippers and your favorite body spray and lotion so you can feel sexy.

Answer 7

Nightgown( I actually didn't end up using mine because the hospitals were easier to feed my baby in-since they have an opening in the front), slippers, bathrobe, outfit for you and baby to go home in, toothbrush, deodarant, make-up, face wash, your own shampoo, etc..., hair brush, rubber bands to pull hair back, phone #'s of people to call, lotion, chapstick, socks(it can get cold in the hospital), Same type of stuff for the dad-or whoever is with you(my husband needed pjs, and all of the other personal hygeine items), snacks, camera, extra batteries, baby book, pen, your own cute baby blanket, nursing pillow(if you are going to nurse-better to get use to the pillow (ex. boppy) now). Don't forget to install the car seat!!!! It is hard to have everything ready so buy little things of stuff like deodarant, etc... I was packing some of my stuff while in labor!!! :) The hospital give you pads and strechy underwear, but you can bring your own if you want-you will have to wear the hospitals right after you give birth(and you will want to) they press on your stomach and lots of blood will come out so you will want to big diaper like pads on then!!! Trust me!!!

Answer 8

First of all...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am sure this is an exciting time for you and your family. Most of the things I packed were already mentioned..except deodorant (I hope I spelled that correctly), lip gloss (I didn't take make-up but I had to have my lip gloss), shower shoes, soap or bath gel, a pillow, an extra blanket, the babies clothes to go home in and along with the CD's a book or crossword puzzle book or something like that... Good Luck to you!!!! I pray you have a safe delivery and a healthy baby!

I wouldn't take my wallet or anything of value..you just never know.

Answer 9

Bring maternity clothes to wear home....I brought an old jog suit, that was loose pre-pregnancy, to wear home from the hospital because they say you lose all this water weight, etc....wrong..I ended up wearing home my maternity clothes that I wore to the hospital for delivery..I was swollen from an emergency c-section. Take some lip balm, your lips get really dry. Don't take magazines, you will have no time to read them between people coming by to visit, doctors and nurses checking in, and your need for rest. Take something to put your hair up and take your makeup, if you want to look good for people coming by to see you---it's up to you, if you don't take these extras then nobody will say anything, I mean, come on, you just delivered a baby! If you want, you could also bring your own shampoo/conditioner and body wash...the hospital will also have all of this for you to use. Bring some outfits for the baby, and a special outfit for his first pictures they take at the hospital...also bring money for the pictures. Take some blankets for the baby, a pacifier, some nail clippers, and beanies to keep their heads warm. The hospital I was at provided blankets, because they taught me how to 'swaddle' my son, but their blankets were very thin. I had my mother go to Wal-Mart and get nail clippers because my son came out with long fingernails and he kept scratching his face. Also, be sure to ask the nurse who helps you check out for formula, if you are not breastfeeding. My hospital sent me home with a case of formula (which is expensive), and it was appreciated, because you really don't feel like rushing to the grocery store your fist few hours home. Good Luck and Congrats! I hope this helps you :-)

Answer 10

Your hospital bag,
2-3 front-opening cotton nightdresses,
3 nursing bras,
breast pads,
socks,
slippers or comfortable shoes,
toiletries,
2 towels,
at leased a weeks worth of underpants,
3 packets of maternity pads,
books or magazines,
ear plugs and an eyeshade,
comfortable, loose fitting clothes to come home in,
change or a phone card.
writing pad and pen.

Your labour bag
nightdress or an old t-shirt to give birth in,
small sponge,
creams or massarge oils,
Vaseline or lip barm,
your birth plan,
books, magazines, card games, radio,
a large hand mirror if you want to see the birth,
warm socks,
camera or video camera,
snacks and drinks, things to chew on.
and anything else you want to use during your labour or the birth.


Congratulations and hope this has been a little help to give you some idea.