What do you actually need to pack for your hospital bag?
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Hospital is gonna supply EVERYTHING til you leave. Pack yourself a gown or two, better comforting undies & a goin home outfit & pack baby an outfit(2 of each - hats,mittens,socks)
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Okay thank you so much☺️
Yes less is better! I over packed and didn't use half the stuff lol Definitely recommend slippers, maternity bra, gown, outfits for baby, charger, camera, towel, your own soap and hair products (best feeling when you have a baby is when you take a nice shower lol) and outfit to go home
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Good to know thank you☺️
I packed for 3 days but I’m glad I packed what I did! 3 night gowns pumping bras (I pump exclusively) Socks or slippers ! Extra blanket and pillow for me and my husband - a must No underwear because you won’t need them 😂 I packed my own toiletries to feel and smell like myself Swim suit for before any pain meds and the hot tub is in there A portable speaker for push music! She came out to acoustic folk music.. relaxing! A bag full of snacks! Best thing ever - gummies, chips, cookies, Twix, drinks.. the hospital food sucked and the vending machine adds up! We had so much to munch on! Tucks, hemroid cream ( lol ), chapstick, lotion, nipple butter or nipple spray My tablet because the TV sucked and Laptop (so husband and I could watch whatever separate lol) Camera props! We had a photographer so we brought matching outfits / swaddles / bows etc .. and a Polaroid for cute memories too! I packed her diaper bag as if she’d be using it and her coming home outfit, nothing special. Pump and bottles.
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wow lol that's alot thank you☺️
Car seat!! Honestly anything that will make you comfortable. I also packed a post partum belly band and bio oil so I could use it immediately! We actually used everything we packed and I feel like I had a very very comfortable stay for sure. Charger - change for vending - wallet for cafe in hospital (for husband mainly), I brought her sound machine (the hospital loved it!) we put it under her little cart thing they put her in and they said it had all the babies in the nursery soothed, because once she rolled out of there they’d start crying hahaha I packed a going home outfit for me and totally forgot to wear it... I left In pajamas and slippers 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ but you can always leave things in your car and have your husband go get them or whoever if you don’t want to look over packed! All of my stuff fit in a big duffel bag, plus his, minus a pump bag and her diaper bag! I also packed my own Motrin on the DL, tums, and gas x so I wouldn’t have to use the hospitals lol..
-I packed two outfits for me because I was more comfortable in my own clothes after having my little man and I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights. -Also had an outfit for going home and one for pictures for baby. -A change of clothes for hubby since he stayed the first night. -Brought my own blanket that I made. -My laptop, toiletries, and chargers for me and hubby. -Plus the hospital provided a bunch of stuff.
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Thank you☺️
It really depends upon how much you want to pack in cuz you will be taking it home to. Definitely clothes for baby and you I'd say at least 3 each at least one footsie PJs and a couple of onsies. Bring a bottle just in case she can't latch, the hospital usually provides diapers and wipes for you. I would talk to your wic nurse or fire department if your concerned about the car seat. Definitely mini hygiene products as well as a hair tie or two. If you're going to breastfeed definitely ask for lactation consultant because I will say it can get very frustrating when you're trying and the baby is having a hard time with latching but do what feels right for you believe it or not you will be able to read your baby better than the nurses will be able to.But main thing is that you should always take a breather from time to time because the first few days/ weeks can be rough. Much love and prayers for you and your family and much luck on having your baby. 💝💝💝💝💖💖💖💖💖
I use an app called Ovia, it has a hospital bag checklist. I can't wait to try it out 😍
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Love ovia !! Use it daily since 6w
Oh really I'm gonna have to check it out
I don’t like the floor in the showers so I bring a cheap pair of flops and shower in them
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That's smart
I worked at a hospital. Thanks
Each person is going to be different based on these comments lol - I had a phone charger, some yoga pants, a couple tank tops, couple outfits for baby, a toothbrush.
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I like how simple you was I'm trying to be like that lol
The basics.... and maybe a photography alfit/come home alfit for your baby. I used those list suggested and ended up being over packed because the hospital provides majority of the baby supplies.
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Okay thank you
Bottled water, and your pump. The nurses give you this big cup, and say drink lots of water. However, you have ao much to think about that I easily forgot how much I had. The second time around I brought a cs of water, and just counted the empty bottles. The amount of stress relief that one act had made a big difference. Also, it is never to early to start pumping.
One thing that was a holy grail for me not necessarily for you’re hospital bag because they do provide the hospital undies but for home always depends we’re a life saver. They’re super comfortable and you don’t have to worry about ruining underwear.
NIPPLE CREAM!! (If you’re planning on breastfeeding) and nursing tank tops and a nursing pillow if you have one. those are the things that I wish I had brought.
Toilet paper! Hospital TP succckks
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Yessss especially after you just pushed a baby out it is hell
Chapstick and lotion. My skin was so dry every time I had a kid no matter the time of year. The hospitals either have the heat on or the ac. Not to mention the hormones made me itchy sometimes after delivery. And comfy slippers or warm socks. Less is more, the only reason I ever took a big bag was for the supplies the nurses insisted we take home. Diapers, wipes, pads for me, mesh underwear, ice pads, blue pee pads. I swear we went home with twice as much as we went in with during my last two deliveries.
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Chapstick!!!
You’re welcome. If you over pack you gone be takin suitcases of stuff home lol.