what do you put in a bag to have a baby when you go to hospitle?

Question

i am going into hospitle soon to have my baby and not sure what i have to put in my bag so could some one tell me or give me a web site to go on that would tell me.

thanx
Jo

Answer 1

You need:
t-shirt or nightdress for the birth
Nightclothes for yourself.
Slippers.
Old or disposable knickers.
Sanitary towels
Your toiletries.
Nursing bra.
Snacks/drinks for the labour for you and your partner.
Change for the phone.
For baby.
Nappies
Cotton wool
Vests
Babygrows.
Shawl or blanket to bring baby home.
And not alot else. Many poeople turn up with bags and bags full of stuff, which are not only unnecessary but also dangerous as many of my colleagues (midwives and doctors) have tripped over and struggled to get to mum and baby in an emergency as the limited space in the labour room has been far too cluttered.

Answer 2

my advice is keep the amount to what you need and few of as now many mothers go home within 8 hours of birth or the next day depending on time of delivery and confidence.
3 nighties button up if breast feeding
disposiable knickers (mothercare) more hygenic
2 towels
nursing bras if breast feeding
toiletries
slippers
dressing gown
FLANNEL a must have
cds or magzines to help you relax
change for the phone or credit for mobile
clean clothes
sanitary towels
6 nappies
4 sleep suits
4 vests
2 blankets
6 bibs
cotton wool

the rest if needed can be brought in if and when needed if staying in for a longer period than expected this way friends/family/partner can take all the presents dirty laundry etc home out the way as you do not get alot of space in the wards these days and minimal is best for the midwifes.you should get a booklet with a bounty pack from mothercare or boots it will have a guide book called emmas diary this will help you decide what you want and need to take
good luck.xx
a baby has to be carryied out of the hospital in a car seat by a midwife so do not fit one in the car but do learn to fit it if you do not no.the hospital does not provide night gowns,pads or baby clothes and its recommended wipes are not used on a newborns skin as it is too sensitive.

Answer 3

You need to take a bathrobe and slippers, your brush and toothbrush, shampoo and conditioner, body soap, pajamas for nursing and a couple of nursing bras if you plan on nursing if not a couple of really tight fitting bras, maternity clothes to go home in cuz you'll still look about 6 months pregnant, an outfit for the baby to go home in, camera, if you take a pillow make sure it doesn't have a white pillow case on it or it might get mixed up with the hospitals. Some sort of lip protectant so that you can keep your lips moisturized. A lot of lists say hard candy but all of the hospitals I have talked to about child birth have said no. Only ice chips cuz they melt and you can't choke on them. Hard candy is a choking hazzard. Magazines and other things to do after you have the baby while your waiting to go home. Maybe take your baby book and work on it. Change of clothes and stuff for your birthing partner to freshen up. Maybe snacks for them, you never know how long labor will be. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Hi !

Firstly, my apologies to our American friends, but our hospitals here are very different ! (The downside of the NHS I suppose, but i'll take it over private health costs any day!) The hospital will provide you with almost nothing ! You'll get given your bounty bag when you give birth which will contain about 2 nappies and a small pack of wipes.
Generally, assuming everything goes well, you'll only be in hospital for around 24 hours so don't go crazy with your packing !

For you:

Something to give birth in, a large men's t-shirt works well and will be comfortable....steal one of your boyfreinds/husbands, it's the least they can do !
Nightie/pajamas for afterwards.
Comfortable clothes to go home in (remember you don't suddenly pop back to normal size so think about a pair of your maternity trousers or some tracksuit bottoms).
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, sponge/flannel, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodarant)
Maternity pads (buy your own, any the hospital give you are the size of mattresses!) Boots and Sainsbury's do some very slim, discreet ones.
Breast pads (regardless of weather you're breast or bottle feeding, you will leak!)
Book/magazines, there can be a lot of sitting and waiting for things to happen.
Phone numbers - to let people know the little one has arrived. My hospital let me use my mobile, but take plenty of change for the phone in case yours doesn't.
Snacks - if you're unclucky enough to be giving birth during a mealtime you'll have a long wait before you can get any more food and drink.

For the baby:
2 vests
2 sleepsuits
Pack of nappies
Wipes
Hat
Blanket
Cardigan (depending on the weather)
Nappy cream
Sponge
Baby wash / baby bath
Baby lotion
If you're planning not to breastfeed you'll need to take your own bottles and formula.

Remember, if you do end up having to stay in hospital longer you can always get someone to bring more things to you.
When i was giving birth, the woman in the next bed actually came in with a ful size suitcase ! All it did was get in the way and annoy the midwives. She was only there for 24 hours so probably only used about a quarter of the stuff she's bought with her !

Good luck with everything, it's an exciting time and I hope it all goes well for you !

Answer 5

Jo, You really only need a few things in your bag. The hospital should supply A LOT of things for your two day (typically) stay. You may want to call the maternity ward and double check on what they supply.

I'd say pack a camera, pair of slippers, a few toiletries, the baby's take home outfit and a change of clothes for yourself for when you leave the hospital.

The hospital will provide gowns and robes for you, special underwear for you for after the birth and the next day, nursing pads, diapers and wipes, creams, gowns and hats for the baby. Don't overload yourself as you will have to carry all that stuff back out of the hospital when you take the baby home and others will be bringing gifts or flowers when they visit. If your hospital is close to home and you really feel like you've forgotten something, someone could always go and pick it up for you. Good luck!

Answer 6

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try not to overload your bag, when i had both my children i found that i had brought too much and that made me more stressed out because there was so much stuff around my bed.

i think this would be enough:
for baby - 3vests, 3babygrows, 15 nappies, Cotton wool or fragrence free wipes, 5bibs. most hospitals supply blankets and towels for baby, u may want to ask someone to bring u a blanket when u have the baby - either pnk or blue.

for you - 1 packet of maternity pads, about 20 breast pads, 1nightdress(for when your in active labour), 2 pairs of pyjammas, about 5pairs of old underwear (although i found that maternity disposable pants were very handy), slippers, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, face cloth and sponge. try to get sample bottles of shampoo and conditioner, they are much better than carrying big bottles. a large towel and a hand towel. if you find that you need more, then someone can bring it to you.

bring a magazine to read as you probably wont be able to sleep the first night.
Also i found it much easier to prepare another bag and leave it at home, with your clothes for going home in and an outfit and coat for the baby to go home in. make sure whoever is coming to collect you from hospital brings them along with the car seat.

hope i havent left anything out.
good luck.

Answer 7

Make sure you bring pajamas that you are able to nurse in, unless you plan to formula feed. I would bring a nursing bra, some kind of chapstick or lip balm, a little bit of makeup (for pictures), toothbrush, shampoo & conditioner, a pillow from home. Slippers, even a bathrobe if you want to walk around. Make sure you bring clothes for both you and the baby to go home in also. If your room has a VCR or DVD player, bring movies. For baby, you won't need much, the hospital will provide just about everything you may need, just ask! DO NOT forget to have your car seat installed before you go!!!! You can call your local Fire or Police Dept and see if they have someone to check for proper installation.

Answer 8

When i had my baby in January i brought along a very thick plush blanket that we put in the bassenett. (we got hers at walmart it was huge and only like $15) Those things dont look like they are the most confortable. All the nurses kept complementing me on bringing it saying it was a good idea and wished more parents would do that.

Answer 9

WOW! I think almost everything was covered!! The one thing not mentioned (that I forgot too - my husband had to bring it the next day) was a baby book. One of those "baby's first years" kind of books that they stamp their feet & hands in. Some people don't use them, but if you are, you may want to pack that in your bag!

Answer 10

PJ/Nightdress
Easy fitting clothing
Towel & Face Cloth
WashBag with usual bits
Newborn baby suit x 3
Baby hat, booties & mittens (their nails are long!)
Nappies
Muslin cloth
Baby Bottle unless you are breastfeeding
I would also take some small bath items for the baby such as baby oil, baby lotion, sudacream, wetwipes to avoid using hospital stuff

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i have to say take some good hand creme. i find that in hospitals your skin really dries out.