what to pack in hospital bag?

[Starsandthemoonx]

I'm 27 weeks but really want to get hospital bag organised as both my kids have been born at 31 weeks unexpectedly so I have never packed one!! can someone please write me a list that I can check off planning to breastfeed if possible. Thanks

Hi, I've only ever FF, but this is my list. I hope it's helpful.

Me: Hair brush, bra, glasses, contact lenses, Phone charger, Tooth brush, tooth paste, Cotton buds, Toilet wipes, Shampoo, Shower wash, Razor, Deodorant, socks, knickers, Dry shampoo, PJs, Maternity pads, After birth clothes, sleep mask and Lucazade sport (for the labour).

Baby: blanket, swaddle, fleecy baby grow, baby grow,vests, hats, cardigan, fleecy snowsuit, Muslins, Baby wipes, Nappies
And formula.

Xx

Everything PP said.... other things to consider....Lots of snacks, peppermint tea for trapped wind (mine was super painful 😖), nice blankets for your baby, car seat, lots of big knickers, comfy clothes, mints, t-shirt and boxers for your other half maybe.

I just used dry shampoo as I have so much hair it would have been a nightmare to wash and I was in no position to shave after my c section so I was pretty low maintenance on toiletries- I didn’t even open my make up bag but moisturiser and lip balm were helpful.

I also didn’t use the breastpads as I didn’t leak colostrum but I needed more sanitary towels than I thought.

A water bottle that keeps it cold was very useful.

A keep-cold water bottle
Multiple pairs of big knickers
Flip flops for the shower
Breast pads x a million

Sports water bottle
Flip flops
Warm socks
Lip balm

I also packed individual ziplock bags with baby stuff I.e vest, baby grow, hat, nappy in each (purely to help DP if he needed to get stuff quick- and I was overdue and bored!) x

Half a bottle of champagne and two plastic glasses.

It certainly gave the nurse a laugh when she had to unpack my bag for me after an EMCS.

In my pre-baby bubble I had a picture of DH and I in the hospital toasting DC's arrival. Funnily enough it never happened!