Bags 4 Hospital - Is It Too Much?

[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!!

[~Saram~]

Labour Bag:

I think your labour bag sounds good, did you need to add massagers/tennis balls, heat packs etc or does your hossy suppy these. Also pack maybe 2 nappies for bub (unless hossy supplies) incase it gets messed before you get to your room - we were in the labour ward for nearly 2 hrs before I walked myself to a room

I agree what most have said on the baby bag - check what your hospital supplies, they will def supply towels so don't worry about that.

For your bag,

Lots of pj's and maternity bras
little zip lock bags/plastic bags for stained things and plasitic bag for dirty clothes
squeezy sauce bottle for washing your tender tushie after using the toilet unless they have a bidet like mine (oh yes I was spoilt)

[Evie76]

Squeezy sauce bottle? That idea totally rocks.