I decided I should probably compile a list of things to pack in my hospital bag. Does anyone have any other must-haves or any things that can be done without. After all, we're not going to Disneyland, and our hospital is only 2 miles from our house.
Here's what we have so far:
- Insurance card, ID
- Birth plan
- My comfy robe
- Slippers
- Laptop loaded with relaxing music and perhaps a DVD or two
- Hard candies/gum
- Junky magazines (like US Weekly)
- Camera
- Video Camera
- Cell phone & charger
- Snacks for partner
- Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, hairbrush, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, body and face lotion, deodorant, mini loofah)
- Shower sandals
- Nice comfy towel
- Nursing pillow
- Nursing-appropriate bra or tank
- Breast pads
- Nursing-appropriate PJ
- Make up
- Glasses/contacts/solution
- Comfy clothes & toiletries for partner
- Snacks
- Comfy outfit to go home in (NOT pre-pregnancy size)
- Coming home outfit for baby + swaddle blanket + car seat + pediatrician’s number
- Tennis Ball
- Cash
- Baby hygiene kit (nail clippers, file, etc)
WOW! That's a long list!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog!
Have a nice day!
Saaaweeeet! Advice I just received from a friend. Bring a couple pairs of gianormous granny panties. I don't totally get it but she says they will be your life saver with all that's leaking out of you and your soreness. Nice. For sure get a couple of those tank tops from Target or Motherhood Maternity that unsnap in the front. Then you don't need to worry about a bra and it keeps you hidden under your gown that supposedely has lots of openings in it (in the front)...and super comfy yoga pants. That's what I hear! Love this!
ReplyDeleteQuarters for vending machines and pay phones ( some hospitals dont allow cell phones in certain areas) but you'll prob have a phone in your room, your baby book for journaling and you or the nurse can stamp her foot prints and finger prints into the book on the day shes born :)
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