Hospital bag-what am I missing?

[DannyWallace]

Hi all

Can I have you recommendations for what to put in my hospital bag?
I'm going in to be induced this weekend, and I'm well aware that it can take a while. So, I have a few days of comfy clothes, plus a few pairs of PJs/nighties (incase c-section, kept in for a while). I've also got some toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, moisturiser, brush, bobbles, face wipes, Vaseline)
For baby-nappies, cotton wool, a few vests and baby grows. I'm planning on BF, but the hospital provide formula if it's needed.
Plus a few T-shirt's/underwear for DH and snacks. Just incase it's busy I'll bring in my birthing ball too.
The car seat will be in the car.

The hospital is 2 hours away from our house so we won't just be able to nip home if we've forgotten anything, but there are shops close by.
Am I missing anything obvious?

Pads
Slippers/flipflops
Portable fan (i had my son during a heatwave and that fan was a lifesaver)

Hat for baby

Moisturisers, lip balm, pads, big knickers

Thanks both!
Yes I have all of those packed too (except flip flops and a fan. Might at least try to get some as they could be handy!!)

@Bigonesmallone3 yup, all packed too

I just feel like I'm missing something big 😂

Nipple cream

Book /magazines. Baby might sleep but you might be too hyper!!

Breast pads and maternity pads?

(Haven't had my baby yet, following for tips but those are on my list! Also need the bag itself... 😂)

Some of those Andrex wet wipes. Tissues. Lip balm. Toothbrush/toothpaste. Phone charger. Thermal mug or water bottle.

A huge dairy milk

Ooh you guys are legends!!!
Thank you!!!

Yes chocolate!!
I was ravenous after a long birth and breastfeeding!

A fleece blanket. Hospital bedding is awful!!

Water bottle with a straw , absolute essential in my opinion

I’m in the process of wanting to get mine organised too! It’s my first but my friend told me to buy a small jug to use for warm water when going for a wee as you’ll be sore. Paracetamol was her next suggestion after birth as the midwives etc are really busy.

I’m definitely talking a huge bar of dairy milk too - great suggestion Norbert!

Lip balm
Hand cream
Ear plugs
Energy drinks
Small mirror
Phone charger
Change for vending machines
Snacks

Oh i also took my own pillow!

I'm glad I've found my people! Chocolate is a life saver and nobody can judge you nailing the entire thing! Also seconding the paracetamol - a nurse went to get some for me and I never saw her again... they're all really busy.

Non fizzy sports drink (flat lucozade stuff) in a sports bottle. Gives you energy and can drink it lying down.

Paracetamol for DH. I did not want to be hearing 'I've got a headache/toothache/backache' between contractions.
Flannel. For washing/being cold on your face. Hospitals are hot and labour is sweaty.

I didn't end up using half the stuff i packed.
But i did wish i'd packed more underwear.
And definitely bring a portable speaker and load up your phone with your "birthing" playlist, whatever music helps you stay as calm as possible.
Also bring earplugs and an eye mask as it can be hard to sleep in hospital.

Thank you all so so much. Great advice!!
If anyone thinks of anything else please let me know 😀😀

@PRoseLegend funny you say that....I've counted 12 pairs of pants in my bag 😂. Hopefully that'll be enough!!

Apparently lucozade glucose tablets are great if you're running low on energy!

Don’t forget nipple cream. Get lansinoh and start to put it on from day one. It works as a barrier cream from the off. Snacks and lucozade sport!

Mittens and hats?