Clueless about packing bag for DC

[hartmel]

I didn't know where to post this and I thought I will try here as there a lot of moms that have more then one child already!

I'm due in 4 weeks and DS (12month old) will be going to my parents house!

And I have no clue what to pack and how much!
How many pants, shirts, socks, etc
My baby brain has kicked it and when I grab the bag to pack it, I stare at it and after couple minutes put away and due something else. As I don't know what to put in there lol

Saw my mom yesterday and she asked me if I had the bag packed and I'm like "only mine and the baby's is packed"

Very much appreciated for your suggestions and help.

Split it into headings.

1. toilet stuff - changing bag, nappies, wipes etc.
2. wash stuff - towel, shampoo etc.
3. food stuff - bibs, bottles/cups, formula?, favourite snacks
4. clothes - 3xnightwear, 3xdaywear
5. favourite toys and books, special stuff for bedtime routine.
6. outdoor stuff - buggy, wellies, coat

How's that to start?

Thank you MrsCakes that is very helpful.

My mom asked me to write his routine down so that she wouldn't have to bother my husband just in case she didn't know how to fix his lunch etc, and that is already a headache thing. I know it in my head but writing it down.

Does your DS often go over there, do they have stuff in already?

I've packed a bag for DD (though she may not go depending on how home birth goes) to go to my brother's - luckily he has young kids so I've just gone very minimalist with 2 sets of clothes, one set of pjs, sleeping bag, socks shoes coat, 7 nappies, one toy, toothbrush, dummies, some snacks in case a meal gets missed on the day.

I figure they have plenty of towels/sippy cups/wipes/etc! Your DS is younger (mine is 24 months) so they might be some more specific feeding things needed, I would have put in cup & cutlery & bibs at that age. Maybe a muslin or two. Would have left out the toy though as she didn't really care about anything like that at that age.

I have made myself pack only a very small bag!!

Routine again break it down:

What time does he nap? How do you get him to nap?
What time/what does he eat?
What time does he have milk/formula/etc?
What time does he get up (and what do you do if he gets up before theN!)
What do you do in the night if he wakes?
What do you do for bedtime?

That covers it I should think.

Remember it is only 1 very special and unusual day and if routine goes out the window it doesn't really matter! More reassuring for your mum to have guidance though I would imagine.

Oh and do you need to send a travel cot/buggy - again my brother has these things at his house which is helpful.

Ive done a sort of emergebcy grab bag for dd (2.9) for my parents when I go.into labour. Its very basic,

Two outfits
One set pjs
Few pairs knickers and socks
Coat
Two storybooks
Dummy
Nappies (bedtime only) x4

She will be wesring something to go to DMums anyways (shoes.and will have her favourite teddy on her regardless hehe).

My folks have a carseat, and a spare key incase they need anything else.

Ds1 was 15 months when ds2 born.

I didn't pack anything as family came to our place instead.

But I would just pack easy ie 6 babygrows. It doesn't matter if he wears babygrows day and night for a few days even if you don't usually. Easier for grandparents also. Add few cardigans, some shoes/ slippers if walking, nappy changing stuff.

Would it be easier if they just stayed at your house? I ask because with ds2 I only went into hospital at 5pm on a thurs, he was born 8pm, and I was home by 10am next morning.

So grandma just fed that eve, played a little and ds1 in bed by 8pm. He slept until 8am next morning, so by the time he was dressed, breakfast etc we were virtually back. He was comforted by regular surroundings and barely noticed we were gone!

DD is 3, and will be going to my in-laws when i am in labour (assuming we find a way to dissuade my mother of her plan to move in to our house for a week, but that's another story). When I get round to packing my hospital bag I plan to pack her Trunki case too with just a change of clothes, underwear, pyjamas, a bedtime nappy and some stories. I hope not to be away for long, and my in-laws can either get any more stuff they need as they have a key to our house or borrow from other grandchildren the same age. DD often comes home from their house wearing her cousin's clothes for various reasons.