Bags 4 Hospital - Is It Too Much?

[DoubleK]

i underpacked when i had DD. i only took one pair of trakkies, and ended up with a bit of leakage and had to get dp to bring in my pther two pairs, as well as a pair of his!

i also took my dressing gown (which i live in at home!) but never wore it, and it just kept getting in the way!

as for bub, i never bothered taking shampoo, conditioner, baby wash etc, she only had one bath and they supplied the stuff. stuffed toy- you're likely to have one bought for you as a gift. cotton balls etc i woulndt worry.they also supplied blankets for her, but i was happy i bought in my own (nicer in the pics!)

umm.. other than that, i reckon your list is fine!

[~CrazyMumOf3~]

been thinking about it some more. i also pack plastic bags for dirty clothes. change for drink/chip machine or pay phone. a box of tissues. socks incase you get cold feet

[Laiceysmummy]

I say keep the robe. I had DD2 8 weeks ago and even though i got dressed every morning in trackies and singlets i still kept my robe on during the day and only took it off at night when they cranked the heat up.

Definatly bring soft toilet paper. I had DD2 in one hospital that had soft toilet paper and baby wipes but got transfered later that day to another hospital (my hospital doesnt do births, so they do patient tranfer for post natal) and the second hospital didnt have baby wipes only these horrible things that felt like paper towels. DD2 hated them and would scream.

Both hospitals were public and supplied everything for bub but i prefer to dress bub in body suits instead of those horrible gowns that tie up and the back. I just cant see how bubs are comfy laying on bows.

Bring something for entertainment to. I had 3 days of no tv when the visitors all left and was bored out of my nut. I had DF bring me mags everyday just so i would stop staring out the window.

[Cassius2]

ooooh yeah! that's right! you're feet can get soooo cold!!! bbrrrr. i had really truly daggy, but oh so warm socks on the entire time....

[Evie76]

My hossy provides nothing for the baby at all. So, if you're in that boat I'd keep your original plan.

I underpacked for DS and my bag will probably look very similar to yours - without the robe.

I love the soft toilet paper idea. My hossy uses the most sandpapery stuff they can find I reckon. When you jaxy's not feeling the best - sandpaper isn't what you'll be looking for.

I would love to go to a hospital where they provide everything for the baby. That would be magic. But, in the country, the choices are just not there.

I'm also thinking of taking my own Panadol. Last time it was like pulling teeth to get Panadol when my uterus was shrinking when BF. They just kept forgetting I'd asked for it. I doubt you'd need to do that though.

[SareBear]

I agree with the soft toilet paper, definitely need that! And the flushable wipes are a great idea too.

I didn't use my robe, spent most of the time in pj's. I'd say overpack underwear and pants, I also had to ask DH to bring me spare pants.

[~CrazyMumOf3~]

Evie - thanks for the panadol reminder. thats what my bag is missing. i too had issues getting it when i needed it at like 3am.

[Evie76]

That's why I'm here Crazy!!

[alioops]

Chargers for your phone and camera!!! Nothing worse than needing something and being able to ring DP, and you want LOTS of photos of your NB. If you have a laptop get DP to bring it in at least once for you to download the photos onto so you have room in your memory card for more if you have a longer hospital stay.

[helle]

Chargers for your phone and camera!!! Nothing worse than needing something and being able to ring DP, and you want LOTS of photos of your NB. If you have a laptop get DP to bring it in at least once for you to download the photos onto so you have room in your memory card for more if you have a longer hospital stay.

I'd just buy a couple more memory cards! You can pick up 2G's for about 9 bucks from Harvey Norman!

[Fleur]

I would also say ditch nearly all of the baby stuff, I thought hospital provides most of that... but as Evie76 says her hosp doesn't provide anything, it's best to check. If they do provide stuff it might be better just to pack the nappy bag for going home.

I don't think you can really over pack for yourself, especially clean underwear & stuff! I'm one who would rather have too much & not need it, than not enough.
I agree though that you shouldn't need the water (& it will be a PITA to lug around).

One thing in my labour bag is TWO pairs of socks... in case my waters break on one pair
And our camera uses batteries, not a charger, so I am buying batteries to keep in the bag ready to go.. nothing worse than getting there with flat batteries & I don't think DH will be inclined to stop on the way lol.

Panadol & flushable wipes are a great idea & will both be added to my list!

[Liviam]

I would suggest you ring your hospital to find out exactly what they supply for bubba as each hospital is different. Our hospital does not supply anything for bubba but do have some blankets available if needed. I would trim down a little bit for your initial pack. Bubba doesn't need a stuffed toy, shampoo etc, towels or facewashers. Use the hospital supply. I would also only pack 3 of each outfit and have another 3 sets at home for DP to bring in when he visits and takes home the dirty things. I would do the same with your clothes too. Have two changes of clothes and pj's and have 2 changes at home for DP to bring in. You don't have a lot of room in the hospital so the less you bring the better - especially when DP will be coming in everyday to visit and can bring clean stuff with him and take the dirty stuff home. Don't forget your slippers. Think comfy for your feet too.
Your labour bag is good. I'd also think about some music too. A great alternative too barley sugar etc is chupa chups. You can take them out of your mouth with contractions and you/your partner have to hold them by. I probably wouldn't pack my own water unless told too by your hospital. I would be surprised if they didn't provide water.
Have your spares packed in the green shopping bags on the table (or somewhere else really obvious for DP) so he can also use them to bring home the dirty stuff. Plastic bags would be good too.
Think about your own pillow too. Leave as much in the car as you can. DH can bring it in after bubba is born.

[SamiH]

Think about your own pillow too. Leave as much in the car as you can. DH can bring it in after bubba is born.

oh yes!!!! I bought my own pillow too