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Hospital Bag and First Few Weeks - what do I need?

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rosalux · 16/12/2013 08:43

I am expecting DC2 sometime in January and have thusfar done pretty much nothing in preparation. I think that now is probably the time, however. I remember from DS that lavendar oil, giant maternity pads and apple juice I could suck through a straw were all quite important. Also, post birth loose clothing and a stack of muslins, but what else are the crucial hospital bag and early days items? We still have moses basket, pram, baby bath etc, so I'm thinking more of the non-reusable items that my memory has blanked.

Thank you

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ZenNudist · 16/12/2013 11:48

In same boat as you. I am so glad someone else out there as organised as I am. I'm planning a home birth but will need hospital bag in case.

Do far I have sorted ... Christmas (but not the wrapping)!!

I have also Checked my Tens machine in working order. That's it. I need to find & wash baby gear from the different storage areas its currently in. Panicking am 34+5 and I still have to work in January!!!

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Need to inflate my birthing ball.

Hmmm babygrows & vests in neutral colours - still to find

Had a summer baby last time so need a few cardigans and some kind of snow suit. Thinking to cope with snugly for car seat & blankets til I know gender.

New born nappies & cotton wool
(Sod it how soon can we switch to wipes?!?)

Bepanthen/sudocreme

Lansinoh if bf

Muslins you said

Moses baskets & bedding (to wash!)

Prep pram to carrycot (using bugaboo cam- whole lot needs washing)

Find carseat!

Scratch mitts

Bf bra

Pjs & robe
Dark coloured towel
Flip flops for shower
Toiletries
Own pillow & blanket

Mind gone blank. Will watch & see what others add Grin

rosalux · 16/12/2013 12:37

Lansinoh! Of course! How could I forget? Last time I had tubes secreted all around the house. Kept finding them for months after I finished BFing.

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