Hospital bag contents....

[ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight]

Ok - I have for baby -
nappies
wipes
cotton wool + baby lotion
vests + sleepsuits + socks + hat + mittens + shawl

For me -
nighties x 2
new knickers (cheapos)
breast pads
maternity pads
nursing bra
hairbrush + toothbrush/toothpaste + moisturiser + hairbands + glasses/contact case/eye drops
digital camera and batteries
clothes to come home in
Notes and birth plan

Is there anything I have forgotten?

your list sounds good i had same as you as well as the following:-

flip flops
lucozade tablets
polo mints
chocolate bars and sweets
disposable pads and pants
gorgeous outfits
lots of nappies
wipes great idea

Eye patches from long-haul flights and ear plugs in case you end up having to stay on a ward for a night or two. Otherwise lots of other new mums + new babies + visits from midwives all night = no sleep for you.

Arnica tablets are a must, and make sure you have some fibre packed nibbles left over from labour to gorge on straight after the birth as you will be starving, hospital food is poisonous and you want to keep things moving...

I must say arnica IS a must!

I really really recomend Lansinoh breast pads, they're so comfy, thin and have a large coverage area.

Also hated maternity pads. Remember my sister looking at me with an "is that you?" face as we walked down the hallway and my pad was rustling loudly!!! Swiftly changed to and loved, Always Ulta nighttime pads - dark blue pack. Thin, wings, so secure and comfy.

Husband shoved bananas as cereal bars in my gob in between every contraction too bless him, so they're good.

Also a 6 pack of mini Evian's or other, with some straws in case you want them fed to you.

Top tip from my best mate is to have a bottle of water in the fridge and one in the freezer to take with you, so that once you've finished the cold one from the fridge you still have another chilled one - lukewarm water not good if you've been labouring for hours!

I have a big note pinned on my bag reminding me to take them as I am sure I will be flapping like an idiot when it's actually time to go to the hospital!!

Hi another tip! or depressing thought a few times when i went to ante-natal appointments if i had high blood pressure i would be admitted to hosp then and there, so an overnight bag ready just incase this happens is handy! Saves dp turning up with the wrong stuff lol!

Ps the only things in my labour bag i used when i was in labour was a wet flannel,some dextrose chews,bottles of water,nightie and socks!

After the birth breast pads,and sanitary pads are ESSENTIAL! as well as pants. I also wore dark bottoms and tops because of the blood loss and leaking milk after the birth. Actually could go on and on.lol

i thought i would edit this list a bit,

LABOUR BAG ESSENTIALS
maternity notes
birth plan
Energy snacks for you + partner!
rounds of sandwiches they may not let you eat a lot in labour
old t-shirt / nighty x 2
flannel
lip balm
flip flops
glucose sweets
water / cooling spray
mini fan
batteries for mini fan
gaviscon, if you had heartburn during pg - they will give you this if you ask- it's a hospital they have drugs
stop watch to time contractions use your mobile
bottled water to drink
essential medication for you
essential medication for your partner
mobile, charger + change for phone
telephone list
hairbrush
lycra hair band and hair bobbles etc
fully charged camera
all the following will be in your baby bag why do you need it twice?
newborn vest
newborn sleep suit
baby hat
baby cardi
1 pair scratch mitts
1 pair baby socks
2 or 3 newborn nappies
LABOUR BAG OPTIONAL EXTRAS
tens machine
socks, you may get cold feet!
plain massage oil (eg sweet almond oil)
magazines / books for you
magazines / books for partner
Ipod, mp3 player, fully charged!
homeopathic labour kit
refreshing wet wipes why if you have a flannel?
small hot water bottle for pain releif
small speakers for mp3 player
relaxation tapes
disposable camera (good back up!!)
birthing ball
Playing cards as if!!
aromatherapy labour kit hmmm
hypnobirthing tapes / kit
Mirror if you want to see baby on its way yuck
Mini shower Gel / soap
sponge / flannel
mini shampoo
mini conditioner
mini tin of vaseline
moist toilet tissue
face creams / body lotion
toothbrush and mini toothpaste
old dark fluffy towels x 2
make up essentials
alcohol gel for hand sanitizing they have loads in the hospital
mirror
aloe vera gel (cooling and soothing!)

Part 2 Packing for a hospital stay, 3 bags, your bag, baby's bag and your washbag from labour
OVERNIGHT BAG ESSENTIALS
cool comfy nightwear to last 3 days
big cotton granny pants?lots
slippers / comfy shoes
money and a debit / credit card
ear plugs
snacks for after labour
notebook and pen to note baby's feeds etc ffs
maternity pads / big sanitary towels
antibacterial wipes don't bother
comfy going home outfit
carrier bags for sending things home!
OVERNIGHT ESSENTIALS FOR BREAST FEEDERS
2 or 3 nursing bras you only need 1
breast pads
book / information about breastfeeding!
breastfeeding compatible nightwear
nipple cream
Breast Pads
OVERNIGHT BAG OPTIONAL EXTRAS
lavender oil
arnica tablets
chocolate
paper pants don't need if you have big comfy knickers
photo(s) of what?
sports bottle (see notes..!)
BABY BAG
vests x 6 x3
sleep suits x 6 x3
Cardigans x 3 it is usually boiling on the postnatal ward take 1
Pack of nappies
Scratch mitts x 3 pairs
Socks x 2 pairs
Soft bibs x 3
hat
muslin squares
cotton wool
super cute going home outfit
going home blanket
super cute teddy / soft toy
GOING HOME
Car seat: make sure you and your partner know how it works!

and you don't even need half the stuff i've left in !!

Agree with the Hedgewitch.

also remember the time of year - for those of us due this month/next month it's gonna be boiling in the hospital, but freezing when you go outside - so remember a big cardie or coat for yourself for those times when you will just have to step outside for some fresh air (obviously don't have to pack in your bag - just note to self to throw in the car). Also coat type thing and blankets for taking babba home.