Sorry if TMI - you may need more than one set of PJs as there is a big loss of blood after having a baby and I needed a new set every night.
Lots and lots of undies.
Maternity bras,
Nursing pads,
Some people even suggest your own toilet paper so you can use soft toilet paper rather than the hospital rough stuff,
Toiletries (I bought myself a really nice body wash from the body shop that I could use after I gave birth - it was one of the nicest things I could have done for myself)
Depending on whether you are going public or private and what your hospital provides you may need - wraps for your baby, nappies for your baby, wipes, 3 - 4 grow suits, singlets, socks, a going home outfit for your baby
Lansinoh cream (buy this from the chemist - works a treat on cracked nipples and is safe to have on while feeding)
Just a few more suggestions . . . it is so exciting to get to the packing stage. Have fun
Sounds like I'm gonna have to do some shopping :s I don't even own more than one pair of pj's. lol. How am I going to afford all this stuff? Is there anything I don't REALLY need or is it all absolutely necessary?
Briggsy's Girl - I did do a search but didn't see them, thanks
It depends on the hospital you are going to, some supply things for the baby and others do not.
I couldnt use any soaps/washes on my son as he had dry skin and they dry it out so didnt need to take any of those, and the hospital had towles so Ididnt need to take them either.
The hospital I went to last time provided clothes and balnkets for the baby, all I had to take for him was something to wear home. This time I am bringing everything except for cloth nappies and snibs as these are provided.
Not all of it is necessary. A lot of it you need anyway like the stuff for the baby and just general clothes for you. If you don't have enough PJs and don't want to buy more - loose fitting shorts and t-shirts will be fine. The hospital staff aren't going to criticise you for what you wear to bed, but it is nice to have clean clothes if your PJs get soiled. You can always send thing home with your DP to wash and bring back (it is a lot of pressure for him though) if you don't want to buy more.
When I went to hospital to have my first baby, I sent a list home with my DH for all the extra things I needed that I didn't realise like extra clothes and Pjs. Then I didn't end up staying after the first night anyway so I didn't need it all, but you could wait and see and ask DP to bring extra things from home.
Most of it depends how long you plan on staying . . .
I have my list of things to pack ready! Just have not packed them yet as moving houses next weekend so will do it once we have finished moving. I agree with the checklist going on the fridge though.
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How am I going to afford all this stuff? Is there anything I don't REALLY need or is it all absolutely necessary?
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