Have I missed anything? - Hospital Bag

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FTM & 30 weeks now and thinking I should get my butt into gear and pack my hospital bag.
Here’s my list:
If I have missed anything or have something on my list which is complete irrelevant, please let me know :)

Looks like a great list! The only thing I would consider is your own pillow? I took my V pillow with me, helped me feel more comfy and also helped with support when I was feeding baby.
But over all, that is a brilliant list!

An excellent list! I would also suggest those big tena lady disposable pants instead of maternity pads as they are pretty peak proof and comfy. Also, a water bottle with one of those sports caps so that you can squirt it over your bits while you pee post-partum. Stops it stinging.

I’d take more baby clothes and nappies both mine got through loads. We were only in for 36 hours.
Water wipes are good as then you don’t have to walk to get water every nappy change.

Great list! Remember to bring your maternity notes too. I’m keeping mine beside my bag so I definitely don’t forget

Oh and another vote for tena pants here too

This Vichy water spray is really lovely during labour - keep it in the fridge beforehand.

I would take off dummy if you are going to try to breastfeed.
I would add painkillers (just a pack of ibuprofen for example) and double the number of maternity pads. However many you pack it will not be enough!
good luck

I'm 35 weeks and need get my butt in gear!! Planning home birth but who knows, be wise just to do 'just invad bag'
I'm going use ur list as a guide thank yo

Terrible reply. Posted too soon
Just Incase bag and thank you

I'd pack more newborn size clothes unless you're expecting a big baby. Mine was 7lb7 so fairly average and didn't fit 0-3 clothes until at least 6 weeks old! And we got through way more vests/grows than that and were only in about 3 days.

I would also say more vests and baby grows, boys of mine were very sicky in the first few days, they say it's where they've swallowed the amniotic fluid I think?
Also, water wipes, I took in cotton wool and a pack of those, and the midwife suggested using the water wipes for the first couple of poos as it's like thick tar and it's just a faff with cotton wool.

Good luck

I would add dressing gown, slippers, socks, nursing bra, toothbrush and toothpaste, peppermint tea, paracetamol and moisturiser, super soft sponge (boots). Also some things for your birthing partner (change of clothes, toothbrush, my poor husband spent 3 days in hospital with us with nothing 🤭). Don't forget to put the car seat in the car. Good luck, sorry if I've put down things you had on your list I didn't see xx

Don't worry about formula or bottles, in emergency the hospital have them.

This is mine

Hospital bag

31 nappies
10 maternity pads
Extra long phone charger
6 sets of breast pads
Nipple shields
Dummy
Nipple cream
Bottoms up spray
Water wipes
Cotton wool pads

Soap
Face wipes
Hair brush, clasp & bobbles
Deodorant
Dry shampoo
Shampoo & conditioner
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Mirror
Toothbrush, toothpaste & mouthwash
Make up
Nail file
Large grey towel
Towelling hair wrap

Nursing vest & leggings for in hospital
2 soft bras
4 pairs pants
2 pairs socks
2 button up night dresses
Dressing gown
Joggers, T-shirt & hoody for going home
Flip flops

Knitted booties
Hat
2 x cardigans
5 sleep suits
5 vests
Knitted all in one for going home
Cellular blanket

Looks good. I'd also add...

Pillows and blanket (for you)
Snacks
Straws or a bottle with straw as it's impossible to sip water otherwise

What are the visiting hours/current rules at your hospital? A lot of the stuff you’ve listed like nipple shields, nipple cream, breast pads, dummies, formula, bits spray etc. Seem like non-essentials unless you know you’re definitely going to be in for days and/or your partner isn’t allowed to visit at all.

One thing that i thought was super handy is to bring is a plastic bag to put all of your dirty clothes and underwear in, it made it so much easier than faffing trying to find the clean stuff in your bag

For snacks i took heinz cup soups Nak'd bars and protein bars plus the ward had a fridge with sandwiches yoghurt and fruit to help myself to if your breastfeeding you'll want a ton of calories to really get your milk supply going its the perfect excuse foe tea and cake also recommend tena pants instead of pads for the first couple of weeks and on the ward they give you their own painkillers prescribed i brought my own but they didnt allow me to take them i gave birth Jan 2020 so it might be different for you

No food??? Other than that looks great.

I would say another nightie (I was unexpectedly in for 3 days after birth and that’s all I wore) and definitely your own pillow, mainly because the hospital ones are so flat! I liked having a squishier one for laying baby on whilst trying to feed her and then to lay my head on when I managed to catch a bit of sleep.