Can someone check my bag please

[Helga55]

Due for an induction weds, bag is 99% done, but can anyone tell me if I've forgotten anything I might need or might find useful pls hoping I won't be in more than 2/3 days...

For Me
Couple pairs of pj bottoms
3 lg vests (just pull down for breast feeding)
3 x nursing bras
6 x mahoosive black pants
Pack of maternity pads
Pack of breast pads
Comfy leggings/joggers
Comfy tops x 2
Slippers & flip flops
Dressing gown
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, nipple cream, toothbrush & paste (& for partner) wipes
Towel & flannel

For Baby
Pack of 24 nappies - is this enough?
Cotton wool
Bottles & formula (if BF doesn't go to plan)
Blanket & shawl type thing
4 x sleep suits
4 x vests
4 x muslins
2 x hats
2 x gloves
Car seat already in the car

Other Stuff
iPad
iPod
Phone
Various chargers & power banks
Headphones - corded & cordless
Aromatherapy diffuser & oils
Change for car park/vending machine etc - thinking around £20?
Pen & notebook
8 x flat isotonic drinks
Flapjacks, jelly babies, cereal bars, jelly, cartons of juice & water, digestives - for both me & partner
Partner keeping change of clothes in the car just in case

Not sure if to take my breast feeding pillow &/or my birthing ball

God, it seems a lot written down & ive probably left something off anyway

If you need to stay in you will need more vests/babygrows for baby possibly and you may need more bottoms But if oh can’t grab more of them then that’s looks good.
I didn’t like cotton wool balls big faff water wipes are ok for newborns and 100 times easier if you can get some

A straw for the drinks will make it easier. I took an eyemask and it helped me sleep. My hospital had birthing balls, not sure about feeding pillows but there will be loads of normal ones around!

Yes water wipes are a good call!

Eye mask? Hospital wards are bright. I couldn't have slept without mine.
Ear plugs. Wards are noisy!

Hospital should have birthing balls.

Good luck!

I would take another packet of pads in case you don’t get out right away and leak.

I would take just flip flops not slippers. You don’t need both.

My hospital had birthing balls and tens machine, I did take my own pillow and with hindsight I would've taken one of those inflatable doughnut ring things.
Possibly more clothes for baby but it could be an idea to pack an extra bag of spares and leave ut in the car or house so your partner can just grab it and bring it in.

Straws! Also, what are you planning on wearing for birth? I bought a cheap large sized nightdress to wear.

Ear plugs and eye mask in case you stay in

Definitely another pack of maternity pads, you bleed quite a lot.

If you're in 2/3 days you'll probably need another pack of maternity pads - tend to change every 2/3 hours for the first week or two
Also agree to getting some wipes - meconium is a bugger to get off with cotton wool, like trying to wipe off tar and the cotton wool then sticks to it...

Bibs!

I would take more pads & pants than that.

A small plastic jug for pouring water over your perenium (how do I spell that?!) whilst weeing. Saved my life.

I would add more snacks for after, like pot noodles etc especially for your partner. We ended up getting a dominoes delivered to the ward! Change for vending machines also.

The softest toilet paper money can buy.

our hospital allowed sensitive wipes - we used Aldi own ones - agree, so much better than cotton wool.

Pringles - all of the pringles! (I'd wake up in the night and eat a handful)

Give your DP a muslin cloth while you're in labour, mine was under orders to run it under a cold tap on demand - was amazing on my sweaty forehead as the mat wards are kept sooo warm.

I would split it into two though - a labour bag and then another your partner can fetch from the car afterwards.

I still gondky remember the time I got with just DS2 and a cup of tea whilst XH went to get the "after" bag. DS2 turned 18 this year :)

Fondly.

Ok, so have some ear plugs some where & some water wipes. Good idea about splitting the bag & leaving some in the car. I'll take extra pants and another pack of pads & grab some straws, pot noodles & Pringles too 🙂

Was planning in staying in a bra & vest when giving birth, I generally prefer to be as little clothed as possible if hot & suspect I shall probably end up naked or just in my bra

Thx ladies

I would not bother with the iPad or aromatherapy diffuser. You have a tiny locker that's it.