things to pack for the hospital?

Question

i have packed all the basic things my pregnancy book tell me to pack, but is there anything extra that you packed and that you would recomend me to bring?

Answer 1

GOOD QUESTION. And you have some good answers already. I have had 4 children and I can tell you that a lot of what the books tell you to bring is baloney. It's usually way too much. Here are my essentials:
Lip balm for SURE. They will likely limit your water intake to ice chips, especially if it's your first. The candy suggestion was a good one but many times they will take that away too, depending on your situation. Your lips will be a mess.
Lotion for your hands & feet because that recycled hospital air is terribly dry.
Clothing for you to wear home (maternity pants will still be the most comfy because you will still look & feel pregnant) and slip on shoes so you don't have to bend over.
Slippers or flip flops for walking to the toilet or up and down the halls while in labor.
Toothbrush and toothpaste! If you forget that they will sometimes charge you extra if you ask for a replacement one.
Hairbrush for you (and hair bands if your hair is long because it will annoy you during labor), deoderant, soap and shampoo for afterward if you don't want to use theirs.
Simple clothing for baby to wear home like a zip up pajama or something similar. Newborns can be hard to dress! I never believed the ultrasound 100% so I always brought a unisex outift too just in case.
Proper outerwear for baby if it's cold or other bad weather.
Most hospitals will load you down with samples of diapers and creams and formula and all for the baby, so I would pack the diaper bag quite lightly and even bring a small diaper bag if you have one instead of the giant one. Many hospitals even give you that.
With my 3rd and 4th babies I brought something special to put in with them for their first photo, that is sometimes nice when you look back at that photo on your wall later. I used a blanket that was handmade by an aunt.

If you or baby have special needs or surgical concerns, etc. you will have a couple of days to be sure someone brings you anything else you forgot or didn't know you'd need.

You will need a car seat when you check out - most hospitals won't release baby otherwise.

Also, call to see about taking a tour of your hospital's maternity ward (mine always provided one). Bring a notebook and write down anything that occurs to you while you're there. You can even ask them what most women forget.

And the camera for sure! Make sure someone else is in charge of it because you will probably forget.

Congratulations! What a blessing.

Answer 2

here is my full and complete list. I used it with my first baby, and added the few things that I wished I had there.. now for this baby... I will have everything I need. Here it is:


Digital camera (charged)
video camera
games for early labour, (card, etc)
water bottle and juice boxes
a few snacks
money (vending machines and gift shop, etc)
pen paper journal
deoderant
nursing bra and home clothes for mom
nursing pads
menstral pads
night gown
socks, slippers panties (for a few days)
housecoat
bean bag (for aches and pains before and after)
lots and lots lip chap and lotion
eye drips (hospitals are dry)
brush makeup
shampoo and cream rinse
hand mirror
books
Cd player and CD's if allowed (calming stuff)
insurance card and ID
swim suit if doing some labour in warm bath
toothpaste, and brush, mints for breath
list of phone numbers of people to call while in
sweater
money for pay phone
hair elastic
any medication
your own comfy pillow
razor (for when showering)
alarm clock (or else you sleep all the time)

For baby:
sleeper and clothes
scratch mittens
under shirt
hood
coming home outfit
diapers
blankets
jacket
socks
car seat
baby book
burp blankets
nail clippers (born with long nails usually)
sweater
brush
maybe some cream for bum or lotions if skin dries out...

Answer 3

I'd pack your basic essensials.. shampoo, soap, deoderant, toothbrush, toothpaste. I brought a robe from my own home, but didn't use it since it would have only gotten messy. I'd leave out things like baby announcements, puzzles.. reading materials. You'll likely spend a great amount of time with your baby and getting to know him/her. Bring something to leave the hospital in: A chage of clothes, baby's first outfit. Don't overpack because alot of the things they tell you to bring in those baby books the hospital will provide for you. (even the shampoo, deodorant, baby diapers..etc).

Answer 4

I never got to prepare for the hosp since mine came a month early, so I had to have my poor hubby searching the house for everything!! I had him bring me shampoo, cond., toothbrush, toothpaste, robe, slippers, a hand held solitaire game, bring the baby something to wear home, don't worry about diapers and all that, the hosp should give you a bunch of stuff to take home, or they did for me anyways. a camera for sure, you can never have enough pictures, and make sure you have extra room for the stuff the hosp gives you and any gifts you get while you are there.

Answer 5

The best thing I ever packed was my favorite cup. I had one that I just LOVED to drink out of - a insulated cup with very odd sequins between the plastic parts. It made me drink more than I would have with those plastic cups at the hospital. Those always cut my lip.

Take your own Kleenex if you use them - nothing irritates like cheap tissues!

I also took my own pillow.

Loads of blessings to you and your FAMILY!

Answer 6

I followed the list in What to Expect When You're Expecting and did well. What I wish someone had told me is don't expect to fit right back in your prepregnancy size jeans. Take something loose (I took a maternity outfit the second and third time) to wear home. Other than that, you are set to go.

Answer 7

For you:
*Robe & Pajamas
*Loose outfit to wear home
*Hairbow/Brush
*Chap stick
*Socks
*House slippers
*Camera's
*A few dollars for soda
*Toothbrush
*Tight-fitting bra (if you don't breastfeed)
or a nursing bra if you do
*Panties
*Pads (They will give you those at the hospital but if you would rather have regular ones then take your own)
For your baby:
*Outfit To take his/her Photo in
*Socks
*Onesies (1-2)
*Car Seat
*Baby Album (so you can get the footprints put in the book)
*Heavy Blanket (If it is cold where you are)

At the hospital they will give you baby wipes/diapers/baby products/diaper bag/recieving blankets/Shampoo/mouthwash & toothpaste, etc.
Good luck and Congrats

Answer 8

a million. Wash bag Shampoo, conditioner, cleansing soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, moisturiser, cleansing wipes, lip balm and a few make up. some quantity of make up might assist you to experience extra mushy while travelers arrive. 2. 2 x Sponges One small sponge for sips of water and sponging your face and a bigger one for sponging you down. some women human beings decide to take a water spray for cooling down throughout the time of hard paintings. 3. Towels x 2 particularly obtrusive what those are for! 4. 2 or 3 sparkling nightdresses p.c.. a depressing coloration and choose a front establishing type. 5. underclothes a variety of of pairs of darkish knickers, socks and your nursing bras. 6. Dressing gown and slippers 7. something to positioned on throughout the time of hard paintings maximum circulate with an excellent mushy t-shirt (extra advantageous than a wellbeing facility gown) and a hair bobble. 8. Ear plugs might assist you to get some sleep whilst different toddlers are crying. 9. cellular/money/telephone Card for sure, so which you may make some calls. 10. Anti-constipation pills Constipation is uncomfortable notwithstanding if that's going to likely be painful in case you have had stitches. eleven. Books/song issues to maintain you occupied in wellbeing facility 12. A heat loose setting up cardigan or comparable in case you get chilly whilst in wellbeing facility. 13. digicam and picture To take photographs of direction! 14. outfits to positioned on homestead regrettably frequently nonetheless your maternity outfits. 15. Maternity pads Very thick sanitary towels. sixteen. Breast pads you will quickly stumble on that breast milk does not purely flow at feeding time, especially early on. 17. Rubber ring newborn's inflatable swimming ring help. may be extra mushy to sit down down on in case you have stitches. 18. Glucose pills For that extra suitable capability 19. A tennis ball in a sock can help with assuaging lower back discomfort throughout the time of hard paintings 20. outfits/Nappies to your toddler Sleep suits, vests, scratch mittens, nappies/diapers, nappy/diaper cream, cotton wool and blankets. make beneficial your significant different has the motor vehicle seat waiting to deliver you from his automobile. that's not likely which you are going to choose something if use this record. the only different element to ensure to deliver with you is your start plan, which you will desire to choose to additionally p.c.. in this bag.

Answer 9

You are not allowed to eat or drink so I would suggest taking some lollie pops or pop sickles for while you are in labor. I got very thirsty and they seemed to help me.

Answer 10

no, i took too much junk. you might want to take a preloaded cheap camera to take photos when you get the baby to yourself, other than that, something for you to wear home, something for baby to wear home, front opening nightie if you are nursing, and slippers. thats about it.