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post #1 of 16
9/1/08 at 10:04pm
Thread Starter 
When are you packing your hospital bag (or if it's packed, how far along were you) and whatcha putting in it?
post #2 of 16
9/1/08 at 10:22pm
I just started packing it today (36 weeks, 6 days)
I am packing:
large gown for laboring/birthing
button up gown (for easier nursing, the hospital gowns I had to take the whole sleeve down every time)
nursing bra + a few breast pads (in case my milk comes in while I am there)
extra batteries for my camera
list of people to call w/numbers
SOCKS! OMG my feet were cold when DS was born
a pair of yoga pants, a nursing cami, and a hoodie to wear home
flat shoes to wear home
extra underwear (they gave me mesh ones to wear in the hospital, but I want to wear my regular ones home)
Lansinoh
going home outfit and hat for baby (w/socks)

I think that's it!

*ETA*
How could I forget toiletries???
Toothbrush and paste
hairbrush and hair ties
deodorant
some light make up

Gotta look good for those pictures! lol
post #3 of 16
9/1/08 at 10:27pm
I packed mine last week - 35 weeks. I had a friend recently who had her baby just before 35 weeks so I was inspired to get packed.

The hospital I'm going to gave us a list of recommended items so I went with things they recommended: button up nightgown, robe, slippers, extra panties and socks, toiletry items (such as shampoo, deodorant, chapstick, lotion), clothes for the baby to come home in and a blanket for him. I threw in a few things for my hubby today - tee shirt, undershirt, underwear, shorts (to sleep in) and some socks.

I haven't packed anything for during labor and thinking I probably should think more about that....
post #4 of 16
9/1/08 at 10:31pm
Our hospital only had johnson and johnosn soap for the baby, so bring your own if you want something different!!
post #5 of 16
9/1/08 at 11:31pm
I haven't packed my own bag yet; only my baby's. So far, I packed baby body wash, shampoo and lotion in case I want to bathe her. Comfortable long sleeve cotton onesies, sock, caps, little mittens, two layettes, a little sweater, blanket, diapers, wipes, and butt creams (I heard it's easier to get the meconium off her butt with a coat of butt cream or olive oil applied at diaper changes). For myself, flip flops, underwear, makeup, shampoo, body wash, my oversized white tshirts, nipple cream, hair bands to put up my hair, and sweat pants. I still haven't gotten any nursing tanks or bras. I suppose I ought to do that. My regular bras might not fit me! DH is in charge of the electronics. I'm sure he'll bring his laptop with internet card so he can email pics to everyone, some movies, change of clothes, etc.
I'm glad I read this post because I haven't given much thought to the breastfeeding wardrobe! I guess I need to go to Motherhood to see what they have!
post #6 of 16
9/2/08 at 3:33am
Still hoping for my HB and that I won't need a bag, but just realized I should probably pack one just in case. Thanks for all the ideas ladies! Hubby would have been running back home for a bunch of stuff.
post #7 of 16
9/2/08 at 6:55am
unpack it when you get there, we waited, baby shot out and we weren't ready LOL
post #8 of 16
9/2/08 at 8:43am
Just a little side note! We are taking our own pillows!

I can't stand those hospital pillows.
post #9 of 16
9/2/08 at 8:50am
Um, I think I packed mine a week or 2 ago? I've never gone early so I didn't get in any hurry.
post #10 of 16
9/2/08 at 10:25am
With #1 I packed 6 weeks early. She ended up being 2 weeks late.

I packed for this one over the weekend. It's not entirely done, but pretty much.

With #1, I had to pack separate bags for labor and after - because you labored/delivered in one room and recovered in another.

With this baby, everything is in one room (yeah) so packing is easier.

I'm bringing -
my own nightgowns
slippers
pillow
nursing pillow
huge bra (guessing as to size) and nursing pads
my own pads
1 set of clothes to wear home (big and baggy)
several pairs of socks
Change of clothes for husband - last time his clothes got wet (when water broke).
Swim trunks so DH can get into shower with me to rub my back
relaxing CDs

For Baby - going home outfit, a few diapers and wipes, blanket, carseat
Present from Baby to my Daughter
My daughter's Big Sister T-shirt

Lamaze info
Cell phone and CHARGER (forgot that last time)
Change for vending machine
Snacks and water for DH
tennis balls in sock
Lavender sache pillow
Massage lotion in the scent I like
Camera with extra batteries

Toiletries - my own towel (the hospital ones are tiny and rough) plus travel size toothpaste, brush, deoderant and shampoo stuff
post #11 of 16
9/2/08 at 10:29am
I'm thinking of packing my bag in the next couple days. I will be 39 wks on Thurs. and have gone late with my other two.

I'm with Montse on the olive oil wipes. Just take some pre-made in a zip baggie. It worked so well w/dd. That's usually my one tip I give my friends who are prego.
post #12 of 16
9/2/08 at 11:09am
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Originally Posted by c_something View Post
Just a little side note! We are taking our own pillows!

I can't stand those hospital pillows.
Our birthing class instructor had a good idea-- put colored pillowcases on your pillows that you bring, so they don't get left behind b/c they look like all the hospital pillows & sheets.

We are so bringing our own pillows too, both cos we want extras to use during labor and yeah, cos hospital pillows are teh sucky!
post #13 of 16
9/2/08 at 11:18am
Thread Starter 
Val - that's a fabulous list - thank you for sharing!

The olive oil wipes ... how exactly do you go about making them? How far ahead can they be made/stored?
post #14 of 16
9/2/08 at 11:28am
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Originally Posted by c_something View Post
Just a little side note! We are taking our own pillows!

I can't stand those hospital pillows.
Oh yeah I'm thinking about that as well. I have such a hard time sleeping with flat pillows and I'd bet that's what the hospital has.
post #15 of 16
9/2/08 at 11:42am
I'm 36 weeks today, so am thinking of putting the bag together today.

For me
-birthing ball
-massage lotion (grapeseed oil w/ lavendar & orange)
-labor outfit (skirt and cool, easy-off bra/bikini top)
-pjs with button up top for nursing
-socks
-iPod with hypnobirthing tracks & relaxing, meditative music
-pillows
-fruit leather, broth, emergen-C (doula recommended this for drinking during labor)
-nursing bra
-pads
-going home outfit
-toiletries

For DH
-swim trunks if he wants to get in birthing tub with me
-calling card (no cell phone reception in hospital)
-camera with extra batteries (extra batteries SUCH a good idea!!!! thx LegalScraper)
-pjs and slippers
-pillow
-extra clothes
-food/drink from home
-toiletries

For The Wee
-going home outfit- onesie, sleeper, socks, cap
-car seat
-blanket
-baby book


OOOOOH I can't wait!!!
post #16 of 16
9/2/08 at 5:35pm
I'm a pack before you go kind of woman. I know that I want this though:

-Camera
-Cell phone
-Lap top
-A tank top and jeans to go home in
-A nursing bra
-Diapers/wipes for the baby (I don't like the hospital ones, we use 7th Generation for the first week until we go cloth full-time)
-Sam's coming home outfit
-2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner
-A razor
-Face moisturizer
-Hairbrush and a hair tie
-Mascara
-Burt's Bees lip balm
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