Hospital Bag - What you took with you..

[bevvsedge]

There was a thread for this before and I thought it was very helpful to mums to be.

Here is my list; ( I had a C section so maybe other mum's can advise on labour things you might find useful?

• Big Giant pants. H&M do incredibly comfy ones, the best for C Section scars.
• Big Giant "Lady Pads" Don't even think the Big Always Ultra Long Ones, think big thick Nappy types!
• Lovely thick slipper socks, for cold hospital floors.
• Nighties rather than PJ's especially if you had a C section, you won't want anything tying around your scar.
• Breast pads
• Dressing gown
• Maternity Bras
• Nice toiletries. (I think it just makes staying in hospital nicer if you smell nice.
• Books, mags, (you never know)

I'm sure there is lots I've forgotten.

[éinínsmom]

All of the items mentioned above and

a hairbrush
dark towel(s)

if i think of more i'll post them up!!

happy pregnancy to all the mums to be!!

xxx

[cathyg]

Camera/Video Camera, Mobile Phone, Sponge (for dabbing/Washing your bits), snacks/drinks, Hair Tie/Band. Throw away pants (loads).

[éinínsmom]

i remembered something else

bottles of water, my hospital room was very warm so i needed a lot of water!!poor LO got a bit dehydrated too!!

[noababy]

UMmmmmm-CHOCOLATE!!!!!

[lottiesmummy]

I really was partiually pleased I took

- Squash, i was so thirsty
- My perfume
- New cheapesh slippers, that were really comfy and i threw them away afterwards cause of worry about dirt and hosp bugs.
- Anti bacterial wipes
-big cotton knickers
- hair band so i could tie my hair back
-Face wipes/ make up remover wipes
- I took a summer dressing gown (it was hot in there)
- long nighties, I got blood on two of them and pleased I had spares
-my phone, i took photos of lottie on it
- extra large towel for after my shower, and another to stand on
-I pre- brought a box of lovely biscuits to say thank you to the nurses
-Flannel, it was over my forehead whist i was in labour
-Munchies, Mmmmmmmmmmmmm
-tooth brush and paste
- A few extra clothes
-biggggggg pads and nappy sack
- I brought lovely shower gel and product for pampering me, and put them in a big wash bag.



I made sure I had a selection of clothes for my baby cause of not knowing the weight of the baby.I was really pleased i packed scatch mitts and hat as well for lottie xx and a big blanket to take her home in.Oil for her skin was so dry.Cotton wool, nappies and nappy sacks.I took a caridgan as well as vests and baby grows ans pleased I did.

take care xx if I think of anything else I will post them on xx

Hope everyone pregnant are ok xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx from lauren x

[victoria9bunny]

I was totally unprepared, I packed my bag whilst my contractions were every 5 minutes apart but she was early and it was unexpected.

Anyhow pretty much the same as everyone else,

Comfy, cotton nightie
Bobble for hair
Baby wipes to take makeup off
Towels for after bath
Disposable pants and lots of thick maternity pads
Breast pads
Change for hospital phone
Water
Camera
Antibac handgel
Thick socks
Snacks (for hubby and a few for me)

oh and I'm sure there is more but I can't think right now

[éinínsmom]

remembered another thing

a baby towel for your baby's first bath!i hadn't brought one so we just used a hospital towel but i thought it would have been nice for LO to have had her own soft towel!!

[mumtoevie]

Also:
Flip flops are useful when in the shower as not always clean.
Something nice to suck as mouth can get dry and horrible.
Water and juice.

[acad]

I also agree with all the above, but i also packed hubbie he's wash bag a clean top and undies/socks. just so he could also freshen up (who knows how long you will be there.) also plenty of change for the carpark xxxxxxxxchantal xxxxxxxx