Baby name book... Even if you have already decided on a name, many people change their mind after looking at the baby so its still handy to have with you.
Its boring sitting/laying in hospital and I have found that many items that you can switch between for stimulation is a must have.
A baby dummy... just in case. I was adament that I would not use a dummy but changed my mind after finding my girl was a comfort sucker and after 4 hours of boob action and crying baby if not on breast I succummed to the dreaded dummy. Never, say never.
The other ladies have written great ideas... one very valuable one is snacks! and maybe bottled water and a jug. Hospital food being bad is an understatement. I lived off of cheese & tomato sandwiches instead of the food provided. The only items I ate that was provided was fruit and yoghurt.
Best of luck with everything, its a very exciting time.
Last edited by curl; August 3rd, 2008 at 11:17 AM.
i think you guys have covered everything. i just wanted to add (along the food line) my parents bought in for me a big bowl of assorted fruit which was sooooooooo good cause i could pick at it all day whenever i was hungry. (this is after i had the baby of course).
I second the lip balm. I had really red sore lips from all the breathing during labour... Put it in your pocket so you can get it out and re apply, re apply!
Milo if you drink it.
With DS they only had coffee & tea. I didn't like the idea of either of them, but there was no milo.
Camera with extra batteries.
I always had a dummy JIC.
Mittens, incase baby scratches.
Maybe one of those sleep mask things. Its not exactly dark in hospitals.
Heaps of change. For drink/snack machines & the TV if it has to be paid for.
Mmm I think everything has been covered but I also loved my pashmina shawl. I used it during labour when I couldn't be bothered putting a top on and off (plus it was a bit hard attached to a drip) and it gave me some coverage if Dr's were coming in! Later when she was born I used it just to feel more at home with it draped over me when I was sleeping.
Also I found my ear plugs and eye cover thingy great because Im a light sleeper and sharing a room can be a bit noisy and bright.
Something to wear during labour and birth. Inless you plan on going nudie Do you have a sarong hun ? Just incase you want to feel a little covered up sometimes.
I will second the socks and the nice body wash stuff too. It's so good to have a shower afterwards and smell clean and not like birth !!
What about your own pillow or blankie for hosp ? I know sometimes ppl just have to have their own. A spare pair of clothes or pjs in your birth bag. JIC your waters pop on them and you really want pants on.
I found around this time of year the hosp is quite warm, so I took summer pjs and a winter gown and slippers. You are so warm after birthing and the first few days.
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Do you have a sarong hun ? Just incase you want to feel a little covered up sometimes.
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