thread: What to pack for short hospital stay with 6 month old

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  1. #1
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    Jan 2010
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    My DS was admitted to hospital several times in his first 12 months, both public and private. We were expected to provide everything, including nappies, wipes, bottles and formula. Soap was available but I took a botttle of the baby wash I prefer. I used a microwave steriliser so I took that with me and used the microwave in the parents room. If you don't have a microwave steriliser I would recommend grabbing some Milton's tablets so that you can sterilise bottles that way.

    I wore tracky pants and a t shirt at night, rather than pj's. If you won't be able to go home to change in the morning, don't forget toiletries for yourself.

    Hope you get some answers and your little man is ok.

  2. #2
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    Jan 2007
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    I spent a few nights when DS was 6 mths with a UTI - I slept on the little parent couch bed, I had pjs with me, toiletries as well as my own pillow and doona! The bed was AWFUL so I felt at least those few things would make me sleep a bit better. Not sure about the bottles as I b'fed hun but I would think they would have facilities to help with sterilising etc. but as nickle said might be best to take everything you will need or else call and find out JIK?