2007-01-12 10:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by Momof2 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Some people pack robes and night clothes but I found with both my deliveries that it was easier to wear hospital gowns in case you bleed through the pads they give you. Most hospitals have gowns for nursing mothers.
For you:
Pack slippers
reading material (even though you probably wont use it)
a going home outfit for you
a camera, film
hairbrush, travel size shampoo and conditioner, travel size body wash, tooth brush and toothpaste
Anything you think will help during labor (tennis ball for your partner to massage your lower back etc)
-The hospital provides pads and even mesh underwear to wear after delivery.
For Baby:
going home outfit - weather appropiate
-The hospital will provide diapers and clothes for baby to wear while in hospital
2007-01-12 10:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be packed by at least 36 weeks. This way you are well prepared and not packing last minute if you go into labor before 40 weeks (which a lot of women do).
Sorry read the question wrong. You should pack:
Self:
Going home outfit
socks
bath supplies
toothbrush and paste
things to do during your stay
pads
underwear
baby
a going home outfit
blanket
You can pack diapers and stuff, but most hospitals give you that stuff, and it goes on your bill anyways.
2007-01-12 10:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should judge a nursing pillow, like a Boppy, it makes nursing, noticeably in the start even as the toddler is so small, a lot a lot less complicated. A small coming abode outfit for the toddler in a newborn and 0-3 length because you do not recognize how huge the toddler will be. A small receiving blanket is stunning too. a pair of those little mittens that conceal their fingers so the toddler would not scratch herself too a lot. you should deliver some comfortable the front room placed on, socks, per chance a pony-tail holder or some bobby pins, and a pair of nursing bras. virtually each thing else you do not favor to deliver. each thing else the health facility would have, diapers, wipes, and so on. you do not favor a pacifier, they have them (yet you would favor to stay away from using one for the first couple weeks in case you're nursing because the toddler can locate concepts on the thanks to suck 'incorrect', as a lot as you.) you would favor to deliver healthful snacks, like culmination or fizzy juice. I always deliver a mag or a e book, yet I under no circumstances have time to ascertain--i'm to tuckered out! hi there, have a good time with dozing on your tummy back, that is virtually my well known section after having a toddler!
2016-10-30 23:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the baby, pack some diapers and wipes and the outfit you are planning to bring him/her home in. I think the hospital will provide the baby with stuff to wear until time to go home. For yourself, pack things that will make you comfortable. You will, after all, be quite sore after delivery.
2007-01-12 10:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For labour:
Your birth plan
Dressing gown
Slippers
Socks
An old nightdress to wear in labour
Massage oils or lotions
Hair band
Lip moisturiser
Snacks and drinks
Watch with a second hand to time contractions
Camera and film/tape
Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, candles
Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)
Tens pain relief machine if you are planning to use one
Toiletries
For your birth partner:
Change of clothes
Snacks
After the birth:
Going-home outfit
Breastfeeding bras
Breast pads
Sanitary towels
Nightgown
Toiletries
Address book, plus lots of change or a prepaid phone card for all the calls you may want to make. You may find you cannot use your mobile phone in the hospital building
For baby:
Infant car seat
One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest)
Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)
Nappies
One pair of socks or booties
Hat
Jacket or snowsuit for winter
2007-01-12 11:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a couple nightgowns (nursing gowns if you're going to nurse) slippers, robe, toiletries that you like to use, toothbrush, magazines, gum or candy, your favorite pillow. Have a going home outfit for yourself and your baby ready at home so your hubby can bring it in when you're ready to be discharged. The baby will just need some pj's or some sort of outfit and a blankie, depending on the weather where you are. And don't forget to have the car seat in the car when it's time to go home.
2007-01-12 10:53:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything is provided at the hospital. I always see people pack bags to take with them but it's not necessary. You will only be there one or two days. The only thing I think is a take home outfit for your baby but still they give you a hospital shirt for the baby.
2007-01-12 10:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baby outfit (like 2 or 3 cause you don't know the size of the baby or the weather) blankets for baby. Toothbrush and tooth paste. Socks. PJ's. hairbrush (don't forget that) . Cell phone. mags. snacks. and the baby book! Good luck
I just thought of more. Underwear for you and your own pads, the ones at the hospital suck. No one said hair brush, but that's very important. Camera too.
2007-01-12 10:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok Ok everyone here is answering good but aren't we all forgetting 1 MAJOR item? The infant car seat? I know that my hospital wont let me go home with the baby without that.
2007-01-12 11:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everything everyone had said to pack. I would just like to add to bring your favourite comfy socks, I had some great super fuzzy warm socks. When you pass so much time with your feet up in the air, it's nice that they are cosy.
Congratulations to you, its such an exciting emotional fabulous time, I'm excited for you!
2007-01-12 11:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by sarahjane1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋