What have I missed from my hospital list?

[PrincessScrumpy]

Me
DTDs will be born by cs. I've put together a list while my brian is still vaguely working, but have I missed anything essential or was there anything extra that you loved having with you?

Pants - big and black ? 5 pairs
Pads ? big pack
BF bra & Breast pads
Night clothes x 2 (Night dress and PJs)
Wash bag and hair brush
Make-up basics ? lip salve
Dried fruit + snacks,
DS
Peppermint water?
Flip flops
Money
Going home clothes - black stretchy trousers, black vest top, big shirt.
Feeding cushion

Babies ? pack items for immediate use in baby change bag
6 vests
6 sleepsuits
2x cardi
2x outfits to come home in
2x hats
2x blankets
2x suddly toys
bag of nappies
cotton wool

A towel so you can have a shower?

Towels
Pillows (they never have enough)
Bottle of squash
Books and magazines

Camera! Also mobile phone, chargers for these, list of phone numbers if not in your phone...

Hospital had lots of towels when I had dd1 - shocked that some hospitals don't!

When did you look at books/mags? I see them on lists but wasn't really awake enough to read a book - that's why I've put DS

Nappy sacks. I never thought I needed them until I was changing him and realised I needed some way of getting the copious amounts of soggy and meconium covered cotton wool balls to the bin..

vaseline - put on their bums before first poo - makes it much easier to clean

try lily padz instead of breast pads......look on amazon. used them each time for my 3. brilliant things.

fennel tea bags - for the trapped wind

I read a lot whilst in hospital, especially when feeding. And when woken by all the other babies!

But then I only had one baby not twins

Could I ask what the peppermint water is for? Do I need to take some?

Change for the pay phone. Our local hospital doesnt ban mobile phone use, but its really hard to get a signal. Also they may not allow you to plug it in to recharge.

I had a summer baby and found an Evian water spray very refreshing as it got rather hot.

Not given birth yet but of going into hospital id take more than 2 changes of nightware for me

scratch mits unless built into sleep suits

prolific peppermint water can be helpful for shifting trapped wind especially after a C-section.

I didn't take much nightwear as I wore my day clothes the next day.

Ah I see thank you sidge!

I was recommended to take a small handy mirrow, to be able to see the baby's head coming out. think it could be usefull

mirror I meant

Here's my list :)

LABOUR BAG
Pregnancy notes & birth plan

For Baby:
Couple of baby grows & baby vests
Shawl / blanket
Scratch mitts
Socks
Hat
Towel
Cotton wool for cleaning baby
Car seat
nappies

For mum:
2 front open night dresses
Socks
Dressing gown
slippers
Nursing bras
comfy knickers
Water birth top
Breast pads
Disposable knickers/maternity underwear
24 MATERNITY sanitary towels
Couple of dark towels
Water spray bottle
Soft flannel
Antibacterial wipes for the toilets/bath/shower at hospital
Toilet bag with toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, shampoo, soap, hairbrush, hairbands, deoderant etc
Lip balm

Music
Something to drink
snacks (for you & birth partner)
Magazines
Writing paper & pen
mobile
Camera (make sure battery is charged)
Pain killers
Comfy clothes for going home (this will still be maternity clothes)
Loo roll
Jug for watering down the first wee

Massive bar of chocolate, lanisoh, paracetamol

Hi, What kind of bag are you all taking? I've packed a sportsbag and got the baby bag separate. I really want to take a medium size suitcase but I don't want to look like lush!! Reason being as the bag is full and also it will be heavy for the B.F and two separate bags-mine and the baby's!What's the done thing?

I have a large holdall and then I am taking my Pink Lining change bag which will have the things I will need for the babies initially - so dh can find first clothes etc.

I've just packed a holdall too, and when I get my pram this week, it comes with a changing bag that I'll put a few baby things in that :)

I took 3 smaller bags. One for labour, one for baby, one for me post labour. Stops the need to rummage through stuff.

The most important think to have is an open mind.... Regardless of you hopes and birthplan, the safe arrival of mum and baby is the most important thing.

Cif wipes for the bathroom.

Hope your brian gets better...

Hair elastic