Packing the hospital bag......

[LaDeeDa]

So I'm 6 weeks away now (OMG has the time flown or is it just me??? ) and everyone likes to tell me that he could be here any day now ....LOL

So tonight I am going to go and get a special bag to take to the hospital.

After thoughts and opinions on what needs to go in.....

So far I have...

- 2 x maternity pads
- toilet paper
- lip balm and toiletries
- heaps of undies
- trackies and tshirts....
- nappies and wipes
- 3-4 jump suits + wraps

Do you girls think I have forgotten anything? Any little tips and tricks you can share with me???

Thanks heaps

[2CheekyMonkeys]

you do mean 2 packets of pads dont ya?

maybe some breast pads, phone card to use at the hospital, camera, a packet of lollies or something to snack on. hmmm, you really could pack a whole heap of stuff. wht you can do is make a list and leave a few 'unessentials' at home and then you can get your DH to bring them with him when he comes to visit if and when you need em. that way you wont be bringing everything and the 'kitchen sink' with ya. i know i had 3 bags last time, one for labour, one for me and one for bub and i really didnt use much of it at all.

[ktgirl]

Don't forget your phone charger and extra batteries for the camera. Also as hollo said I would take some breast pads.

[Ginger]

thongs for shower?
singlets for bubs

[Lulu]

Drop out one packet of pads, and half the clothes - you won't be there long enough to use them. If you want, pack that lot into a 2nd bag for D to bring in if you need it....

[Shanti]

Remember your DH/partner can bring in whatever you need on the 2nd day too so don't pack too much. I've packed pretty lightly.

I've packed my hossy bag and a separate smaller bag for labour. In my labour bag I have lollies, face washer, oversized tshirt, bikini, undies etc.

For bub i have
Wipes
Nappies
Nappy cream (moo goo)
nappy sacks
3 singlets
1 wrap