hospital bag - november?

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dd2 is due nov and i cant remember what i need to take? can someone check my list please?

nightee to labour in
2 nursing nightees
2 nursing bras
maternity pads (10)
breast pads (10)
towel
wash bag
dressing gwon
slippers

5 long sleeved vests
5 sleepsuits
hat
mittens
blanket
cardigan
pack of nappies
cotton wool

snacks for labour for me and dp

present for dd off new baby

have i forgotten anything or under/over estimated quantities.

I am being monitored and may be induced anytime from this week at 36 weeks as baby measuring small (4lb last week) so will newborn clothes be far too big. there is a mothercare within walking distance of hospital so dp could buy a pack of early baby stuff if necessary.

thanks

Muslins
Pillow (I would definitely recommend taking your own pillow so you have a familiar smell around you)
Orange squash/ribena

Lip balm / hand cream - they'll have the heating on full whack.

don't bother with the breast pads. you won't need them.

Flip flops or crocs (unless your slippers are waterproof!), wipes (for baby or for anything that looks unclean in the room/bathrooms). Disposable breastpads - you won't want to be washing them whilst you're in), camera and spare, list of phone numbers, favourite snacks/sweeties. Loads of comfy knickers and more maternity pads. Something to do (books/mags/puzzles/games console) in case it takes forever for the induction to get you going. Good luck!

Why won't she need breast pads bubbahubba? If anything, I;d say bring more than 10 (and more than 10 pads too) as it's really annoying if you run out.

Some women don't leak until milk comes in. Personally I'm leaking already at 33 weeks.

How about... Sleep bra? Mini changing mat? Socks? Drinking straws?

add

nipple cream, lansinoh

some nice snacks, as you might be very hungry after birth

ear plugs, HUGE HELP! blocks out the noise of other babies

some anti bac wipes for the shared bathroom, even when clean ladies can leave blood after them

and you will need more than ten pads I suspect!!! ditto nappies as they can poo alot

xxx

ok, adding extra pads and extra breastpads.
water
disposab;e pants and big pants

thanks all so far

Thanks for this, I'm due with DC2 in November too and don't seem to remember using anything much from my bag during labour last time and then not seeming to have enough clothes for DS once he arrived!

How about card/gift for midwives - I remember wishing I had organised this in advance last time.

oh yes, i gave them a tin of heroes last time, good reminder.
yes dd was a sicky baby and i had to get dp to bring extra sleepsuits the 2nd day.
ive bought a fluffy snow suit today

thanks all, bag packed ready.
put maternity mat thing in car for journey too.