Hospital bag...?

Question

Can you please tell me what I need to pack for me, the baby, and hubby to take to the hospital. I would like to have just what I need but I don't want to forget anything. I keep making lists and I keep forgetting something or adding something. If you could just let me know what you brought and really needed I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks so much!

p.s. Im due August 3rd with a boy

Answer 1

Congrats!! I have 2 boys of my own, what a treat you are in for :)!! For yourself you'll need comfy clothes, keep in mind the weather, you don't want to be hot and if you are nursing (depending on how far away the hospital is from your home.) Your toiletries, you are almost packing as if you are spending the night at a hotel, but coming home with a really great present!! Your spouse, I'm sorry if I'm assuming, should pack some comfy things, too. Remember a tooth brush and toothpaste. Something to read and a game, there might be time....my husband and friend were a little bored.

Bring the bathroom basics, toothbrush, hairbrush, a little makeup if you'd like to fuss with it, deodorant and if you have longer hair a pony tail holder, especially when it comes time to deliver. Comfy change of clothes, (elastic waste) slip on shoes, kotex, the large size, the hospital should give you some. For the baby, that special outfit that you have no doubt slaved over looking for, the babies blanket, car seat, diaper bag w/the necessities, diapers, Binky, burb cloth's, etc.

Just remember, the more you bring with you or pack, that is what you need to remember to take. Less is more, especially if you end up being in a hurry. Try and have your and babies bag ready to go and then you can put your feet up and rest!!

Good luck! :)

Answer 2

Don't worry much about what you need to pack for your hubby, he can pack whatever he needs or wants, as of for you make sure to take all of hygiene products like comb, hair bands, tooth brush, soap, tooth paste. take underwear you don't mind staining about 4, a night gown, some socks and slippers and a baggy outfit you can take home to wear out of the hospital. for the baby, take a hat, an outfit he can wear from the hospital and a light blanket. i don't know the weather were you are at. make sure to have the car seat ready! as of misc. items, you can take snacks just in case you dont like the hospital food, an ipod, a psp some magazines to read and maybe some playing cards.

Answer 3

I think this basically depends on your personal preference. Here is a list of essentials anyone would need:
FOR YOU:
Sleepwear
Bathrobe
Socks
Slippers
Maternity underwear
Nursing bra
Breast pads
Change of clothes and comfortable shoes to wear home
Toiletries, including toothbrush
Hair band, if applicable
Lip moisturizer
Sanitary napkins
Massage oils or lotions
Breath mints and snacks
Relaxation materials: books, magazines, music
Eyeglasses, if applicable
Cell phone and list of important phone numbers
FOR HUSBAND:
Watch with a second hand to time contractions
Camera/video camera and film/tape
Toiletries, including toothbrush
Change of clothes
Snacks and reading material
Dollar bills or change for vending machines
Cell phone/prepaid phone card
List of important phone numbers
FOR BABY:
Newborn diapers
Receiving blankets
Newborn clothes
Socks or booties
Infant hat
Infant car seat

I got this list off of a excel checklist template from microsoft.com. If you have the Microsoft Office Excel software, go to the link below. You can add other items if you would like, print it out, and have a checklist to use when you pack your bag! Hope that helps! :]


http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060892611033.aspx?pid=CT101172571033

Answer 4

For Mom:

Camera
nightgown (never used)
robe
slippers
socks
hairbrush
tooth brush (didn't need, supplied by hospital)
tooth paste (didn't need, supplied by hospital)
contact lens case
contact lens solution
glasses
CHAPSTICK (absolute must!)
deoderant
razor
shampoo
conditioner
book to read
crossword puzzles
underwear (I brought my own vs. using the weird plastic mesh things they give you, I have plenty to spare and didn't mind throwing them out if they were soiled)

for baby: just an outfit to come home in (hospital supplies the rest)

for hubby: change of clothes, underwear, tooth brush, deoderant, razor and shave cream

Things I forgot/didn't think of:
A hair tie (I wrestled with keeping my hair out of my face all through delivery!!!)
Cell phone charger
make-up (though I did survive!)
Nail file (I know this one sounds dumb, but I broke a nail while in the hospital and I was afraid I'd scratch the baby ~ no one had a file!)
Clothes to wear home (I figured I'd wear the ones I had when I came in and save room... I had been wearing white pants, you don't want to wear good white pants after giving birth!)

Answer 5

For everyone it varies. But this is what I would recommend to take.
Completed insurance or pre registration forms and health care insurance card
Heavy socks to wear in delivery room
Cotton nightgown or T-shirt for labor
Lip balm, lollipops or fruit drops to use during labor
Books or magazines
A nightgown for after the delivery
Slippers with rubber soles
2 Nursing bras
3 pairs of panties
Toiletries (Brush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
Hair band
Clothes for going home, preferably loose fitting
Glasses (You cant wear contacts during labor)
Sanitary pads (check to see if the hospitals supplies them or not)

What to pack for Labor

Watch with a second hand (For timing of contractions)
Talc or cornstarch for massaging
Paint roller or tennis ball to massage your lower back
Tapes, CD's and a player
Camera and film
List of telephone numbers to announce the birth of your baby.
Change for call
Light snacks for your partner or labor coach


What to pack for your baby

Going home outfit
Gowns for baby while in hospital
Special baby blanket
Cloth diapers if you choose
Diapers/Wipes (hospital will supply some but it is always good to have extras!)
Diaper rash cream
Scratch mitts for babies hands

&& for your husband

Change of clothes
Pajamas or sweats
Blanket
Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor
Snacks, sandwiches and beverages (keep food on hand so the "labor coach" won't have to leave your bedside)


I hope this helped

Answer 6

a car seat
coming home outfit for baby
camera
snacks for hubby
robe and night gown to wear while at the hospital(in case you don't want to wear the hospital gowns)
clothes to come home in (remember your belly will still be swollen)
maxi pads (the hospital provides some, but most people do not like them)
nursing pads just in case your milk comes in while at the hospital
underwear in case you don't like the paper ones they give you at the hospital
toiletries (soap shampoo toothbrush toothpate etc.)
something to keep you occupied (books, magazines, cards etc.)

Answer 7

I packed clothes, toiletry items, baby clothes, and snacks. Teh hospital should be able to provide baby wipes and diapers. They did with me. Just take things that will make you feel comfortable.

Answer 8

Congratulations!

Hubby and I packed lots of stuff for the labor and didn't need any of it except my water bladder (like from a Camelback) and my nightgown to labor and deliver in.

For labor:
-birth plan and extra copies for nurses, doctors, your file, etc.
-extra socks and slippers
-a nightgown that you don't mind getting messy
-pillowcases from home to personalize the space and make you more comfortable
-massage instrument (tennis ball works well)
-Gatorade powder
-light snack to eat throughout labor (very important for keeping up your energy and hospitals often don't have much for you to snack on)
-snacks for partner
-water bottle or bladder (works great for throwing over the bed and drinking throughout labor)
-birth ball, if you have one
-focal item like a baby toy or picture of a fun vacation or beautiful place
-standard small hair comb for gripping during contractions (triggers receptors in your hands that actually reduce contraction pain... awesome trick)
-music and something to play it on
-anything else that will help make you comfortable
-a swimming suit for hubby in case he wants to get into the shower/bath with you
-ginger water for perineal compress
-camera and extra batteries
-hair ties
-hair brush

Postpartum for you:
-two changes of clothes
-nightgown(s)
-toiletries for overnight
-medications and prenatal vitamins you regularly take (enough for 4 days)
-baby book
-camera
-sleep mask
-postpartum instructions for nurses considering your care (add to your file when you transfer to recovery)
-list of people to call announcing birth
-pillow w/new pillowcase
-"new mom" gift for yourself

Postpartum for hubby:
-two changes of clothes
-toiletries
-"new dad" gift for himself

Postpartum for baby:
-instructions for nurses regarding care
-toy(s)
-going home outfit in newborn and next size up
-carseat
-receiving blankets
-hat(s)
-clothes for a few days (they'll supply clothes, but you may want to use your own)
-diaper bag with all the fixings
-camera

I'm sure I missed some things you may want to bring.

Good luck!

Answer 9

It's not a vacation sweety. Take what is needed, clothes magazines toothbrush pillow toothpaste soap towel washcloth. You'll only be there a few days. No need to over do it.

Answer 10

pjs,a go home outfit for you and baby ,slippers ,toothbrush,toothpaste and hubby should bring car seat . good luck and congrats on the baby .