Partners hospital bag

Hey girls - I’ve done mine and babies hospital bags but I still need to put a bag aside for my fiancé. What have people put in there’s? I know he can stay over night whilst I’m having contractions etc ..

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Blanket, spare clothes, towel, toiletries, charger, loose change and snacks

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I've put in some comfy's, underwear, socks, sliders, snacks, deodorant.. I've also put the chargers, camera, change, masks, speaker, little things like that
Hope that helps 🤗

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I think it depends on what your restrictions are like in your hospital because at mine he is only allowed to stay for 2 hours after the birth so I don’t think he will need much. We will probably just leave a change of clothes in the car just in case, I’ve packed us both a toothbrush and snacks of course. Xx

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I’ve put packing his hospital bag on his to do list 😉

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Check with your hospital, but at a class last night they told us they can stay the whole time. Also they said partner's are allowed in the birthing pool if they like so maybe something to consider? Make sure they have food. Although I have put some snacks in especially for him, making a sandwich might be something to put on the "during labour at home" instructions 😂

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Snacks! https://www.rootandriseblog.com/what-to-pack-in-a-hospital-bag-for-labor/

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You really don’t need to do a bag for your partner.

He may need to do one for himself, but there is zero point you putting one together for him. He needs to work out what he needs / wants, and then pack it himself so he knows what’s in it and where.

A lot of people say he should also pack your bag, even if you choose the stuff and put it out to be packed. Otherwise he’s going to be clueless on what’s in it and where when you want things from it.

Starting point for birth partners bag is knowing what the restrictions are at the place you’re planning to give birth.

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I’m just letting him pack whatever he wants 😂 probably his phone, headphones and loads of motocross downloads x

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Here is our essential packing list fir all of you if you are interested… https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-essential-packing-list

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I’m going to pack snacks, change of clothes, drinks, change for vending machines/car park + entertainment- some cards, the Nintendo switch maybe :) and a toothbrush.

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