a list of things would help since i'm a going to be a first time mommy!
2007-02-24 08:28:21 · 9 answers · asked by Maribel 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
for labour
•hospital paperwork - registration card/health record or similar
•medicare card and/or private health insurance company card
•birth plan
•comfortable, old, t-shirt/nightgown
•lollies to suck on
•snacks for you and your birthing partner
•books/magazines - for partner too
•any labour 'equipment' - such as music, massage oil, face cloth
•hair band to keep your hair out of your face
•warm socks - feet can get cold during labour
•lip balm - lips can get dry during labour
•camera / video camera - with spare film & batteries!
•extra clothes for partner - they may get wet helping you in shower or bath
•phone card for public phones - mobile phones must often be switched off in hospital wards and there will often be a public phone by your bed
•list of important phone numbers - family, friends, older children's carers/school
for mum post-birth
•day-time clothes - front opening tops for breastfeeding, inc shoes/slippers (don't expect to get into your 'pre-pregnancy' clothes straightaway, take loose fitting or maternity clothes)
•night-time clothes - front opening tops for breastfeeding
•maternity sanitary pads - plenty
•undies - plenty of pairs (use disposables if you prefer)
•nursing bras
•absorbent breastpads
•toiletries (hairbrush, shampoo, make-up, tissues, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
•change to pay for newspapers, tv connection, phone calls, snacks, etc
•pen, paper/notebook
•leave valuables - including jewellery - AT HOME
•gifts for siblings from new baby
if you have other children, you might like to have a small gift for each that is 'from the new baby' and which is given to the children when they arrive to visit you in hospital
for baby
•nappies
•singlets
•jumpsuits
•wipes or cotton wool balls
•socks / booties
•scratch mittens
•baby bath solution / baby wash
•face washers
•bunny rugs
www.bubhub.com.au
they also have other very useful stuff good luck with your life with your beautiful baby i wish you all the best
2007-02-24 10:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Allisa's Mumma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrads mommy-to-be! Generally, you don't need much.
You may want to bring a change of clothes for baby for first hospital pictures, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, a couple of overnight maxi pad(the ones from the hospital are yucky!), and maybe something comfortable for you to wear post delivery for all the visitors that want to come see mom and baby. Hopefully your hospital stay won't be too long. Good luck and hope this helps! ;)
2007-02-24 08:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by alleyshax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SNACKS! If you think the hospital is going to feed you, forget it. My friend got out of a c-section and just missed lunch and had to wait six hours for dinner. They wouldn't give her anything, because it wasn't "meal time" and they couldn't be bothered. My husband and I went to visit her, and just out in the hall at the nurse's station there was a HUGE bowl of fruit, rice krispy treats, pudding cups, applesauce... and the nurses didn't mention a thing about that bowl. She was absolutely famished. PACK FOOD. I can't stress this enough!!!
2007-02-24 08:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Essentials for Mom
Nursing bra
Supports swollen, sore breasts and keeps breast pads in place
Breast pads
These stop messy leaks by absorbing milk
Nursing pillow
Reduces the strain on your arms, neck, and back while nursing, especially in bed
Nightgown and robe
More comfortable than standard hospital gowns
Slippers
For walking around the hospital during early labor
Socks
To keep feet warm and toasty during delivery
Going-home outfit
Choose something that fit during your sixth month of pregnancy
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm, makeup, hairbrush, shampoo, and soap
Sanitary pads
You'll be more comfortable after delivery with your favorite brand
Camera
For all those important first photos
Address book
You'll have plenty of calls to make
Essentials for your baby
Infant car seat
You can't leave the hospital without one
Going-home outfit
A stretchy one-piece sleeper should do the trick
Hat
Prevents heat loss by covering your baby's head
Booties/socks
To keep little feet snug and warm
Receiving blankets
Newborns love to be swaddled
Nice extras
Video camera
To document those precious first moments of your baby's life
Hair clip or band
Keeps hair out of the way during delivery
Massage oils
Especially helpful for relieving back labor
CDs/CD player
Soothing music can help you relax before and after delivery
Pillow from home
It adds a touch of familiar comfort
Magazines
You can expect some down time, but you won't want a novel
Snacks
Bring something to munch on during the early stages of delivery
TV channel guide
You'll likely have a TV in the room
2007-02-24 08:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
a magazine or book,
a nightgown and change of clothes
list of friends/family and phone numbers you want to phone when you have the big news
baby things: few diapers, sleepers
toiletries for your stay in hospital: shampoo,soap, maxipads
a snack for your husband in case you're in labour at night and there's no food around
chapstick
lots of lists call for tennis balls,and I never could figure out why!! Good luck!
2007-02-24 08:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some things I have packed:
Comfy clothes
Nursing PJs
Nursing bras
Socks
Robe
Slippers
Cheap panties (i'm told they'll get ruined)
Enormous maxi pads
My own bath stuff
Makeup
Hairdryer
Camera
Magazines
Music
Clay mold for baby's first footprint
Chapstick (i'm told your lips dry out during labor)
Outfit for baby
Blanket for baby
Socks for baby
Hat for baby
Carseat (of course)
Bundle-me for carseat
Gift for baby to daddy
Best wishes!
2007-02-24 08:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the baby's things
things that you would want or need
a camera if wanted
2007-02-24 08:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by acstevey1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULD BRING CLOTHES FOR YOURSELF AND THE BABY.
2007-02-24 08:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by Lisette G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOOD
2007-02-24 08:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by EMT_and_Mom_to1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋