Hospital Bag - done to death but please tell me if I missed anything?

[LittlePeaPod]

I am having a CS and consultant says i will be staying in for at least two days. Please could you let me know if I have missed anything? maybe I have gone overboard

My Bag:
-birth plan & pregnancy medical notes
-books, mags, news papers etc.
-breast pads
-dressing gown - what kind? Light weight or warm?
-pyjamas, nightdress (front button) and slippers
-disposable panties or cheap cotton panties
-pillow and feeding pillow
-nursing bra (one cup size larger than pregnancy or get measured at 38 weeks)
-healthy snacks and sweets/crisps/juice and bottled water
-cane f clothes
-laundry bag for dirty clothes
-hair bands, hairbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, make-up, tooth brush, toothpaste and dark coloured towels
-maternity sanitary pads
-pad/pen to write down notes/feeding ties etc.
-phone/camera careers etc.

Baby's bag:
-6 front button all in one any grows
-6 muslin cloths

• 6 bibs

-4 cardigans -6 hats, mittens and socks -car seat -water wet wipes -nappies, nappy cream and apply bag -Aptamil ready made baby formula - 2 starter pack (in case BF goes wrong) -infacol for feeding -snowsuit for going home in (winter baby) -3 swaddling/baby blankets -soft toy/comforter for our DD

DH bag:
-book, mags, papers etc.
-change of clothes
-list of contact numbers to let people know when she is born
-camera and battery/charger
-lots of loose change (parking/snacks/sandwiches etc.)
-toothbrush

Just a thought.. For the baby, should I take premature 5lb to 10lb baby grows as well as new on? Just in case she is little...

Newborn suits most babies, except if they are smaller than 6lb ish. My pfb was 5lb 11oz 2 weeks overdue so i was ill prepared with massive newborn sleepsuits and vests that swamped her so much she looked as though she was being eaten by them. My dm had to venture out for tiny baby suits!

Maybe take a few of each x

Thanks Pumpkin

You sound very well prepared and well organised. I had a c-section in the summer and think you've covered everything really. I'd take a lighweight dressing gown as the maternity wards are always boiling hot. Best of luck to you

phone charger

You could get a pack of tiny baby sleep suits and vests if you want - my dd was 5lb 1 and the newborn stuff far too big so dh nipped to asda to get some of the little ones to take her home. They only lasted two weeks but I preferred having stuff that fit properly!

Catellington I bought some small ones just in case. So I will take some of the small ones and the new born.

Ok, good luck, it's good in a way to know you will be staying in so you can be prepared!

Do you have an iPhone or ipad? If so check out 23snaps app for sharing photos with friends and family

Thanks Catellington. I am off to find that app

At last my bag is packed and ready to go. Just wanted to thank everyone that contributed to this thread. Your advice/help is/was very much appreciated.

Just like artandco said.. you have faaar too much unecessary stuff..

Doctor I have amended my original list and some stuff is staying in the car.. Thanks though.

Shower gel on a hook (radox do a hooky bottle)
Sports cap bottle so you can drink lying down
Loose dresses or soft trousers for going home. "Under bump" jeans = "on the scar".

Shower gel on a hook (radox do a hooky bottle)
Sports cap bottle so you can drink lying down
Loose dresses or soft trousers for going home. "Under bump" jeans = "on the scar".

Hello LittlePeaPod not stalking you, honest!

Congratulations again on the safe arrival of your dd! Just wondered if you could share your thoughts on your hospital bag now please? As am in the process of doing mine.

Am going to add mints, jaffa cakes and stripy sleepsuits (how many sleepsuits do you think is necessary?).

I'm sure I'm going to pack far too much! (Also having an elcs so will be in hospital for 2-3 days).

P.s, sorry, did you take formula in in the end? Had never seen those bottles of ready made Aptamil before you linked to them, and am now tempted.

Change for car park, vending machines x