Hospital bag list

[misscreosote]

Does anyone have a handy list lying around that they could post? I think I've chucked the list from last time, and probably should get round to thinking about packing a bag rather than leaving it until running out of the door like last time!

TIA

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Hello, this thread is a little old; for up-to-date recommendations, take a look at our guide to what to pack in your hospital bag.

off the top of my head,
Pair of pjs
birthing nighty
slippers
dressing gown
camera
change for phone
hot water bottle
tens machine
socks
sanitary/breast towels
toiletries
drink
clothes to come home
lotsa knickers
2 bras
can't think of anything else, hope this helps

Cheers - had forgotten about things like camera, socks! No brain left....

Flip flops for the showers.

Something to read,pen and paper and something sweet to suck on ,fruit so you poop soft loo roll,moisturising hand cream- breast pads.

a towel

ohhhh god ---- baby clothes and stuff too lol you will be bringing an extra person home .

smaller knickers for coming home - you dont want them falling down

Not sure about smaller knickers - I looked down last time and wondered where the baby had come from, as my tummy was still 100% there!

Ah yes, fruit, or perhaps fibregel - the one and only time in my life I've taken the stuff. Thanked the lord for it though. Thanks for reminding me of the wonders of childbirth

I had packed a nightie for labour but PJs for afterwards as I don't normally wear nighties, but I had a catheter in for 24 hours after delivery following an epidural, so had to get someone to buy me another nightie.
So maybe nighties instead of /as well as PJs.

And a pocket fan if you have one, it was sweltering on my ward.

Alrighty - have finally got round to writing my list. Anyone think I've missed anything off? I got told off last time for having too much stuff getting in the way of the midwives, so don't want to overdo it!

TENS
Gym ball & pump
Comfy pillow
BF pillow

Bendy straws
Bottle water
Snacks
Gift for DD

Big pants
Socks
Maternity pads
Breast pads
Nightdress
PJs with BF tops
BF bras
Dressing gown
Crocs

Toiletries ? toothbrush/paste, face wash, moisturiser x 2, little bag, earplugs, shampoo, conditioner, fybrogel, arnica
Towels x 2

Money
Phone
Camera
Small notepad and pen

Baby vests/gros
Newborn nappies
Bepanthan

If you have one, a small fold up changing mat. I ended up in for 3 days with DD and she turned into some astonishing pooing machine and crapped all over one of my towels, which I suppose was better than her doing it on my bed...

Are pillows on your list? I reckon take one since the NHS will just give you one flat rubber biscuit.

Hee hee, yes, I remember DD's projectile poos. She was in one of those clear swingy cot trolley things (we were in for a couple of weeks), and luckily the side of the cot caught all the poo, but needed a full wash down and complete mattress/bedding/clothing change afterwards. She saved the projectile vomiting for when we got home, which was nice of her!

Definitely have pillows on the list, I think that's what took up most of my bag last time. How they expect pregnant women to sleep with one crappy 'biscuit' (good description ) i don't know - I need two just for my legs and bump alone!

Disposable knickers. God the blood is so awful to begin with, who wants to take them home.

Lansinoh cream for nipples

Hairbrush, bobble, tiny bit of makeup if that's your thing.

Pack baby clothes in separate bag so when staff turn to DP for them he can just hand them over without having to hunt for them (tip given to me and worked well)

Pack bag for DP (or even better get him to do it himself) with change of clothes, washbag, money for phone/mobile, list of phone numbers he should ring, something to eat & drink (in case he can't leave you or hospital won't cater for him), book.

Goodness, how on earth could I forget a hairband. Doh! Thanks wishingchair.