[banksamee]

I am starting to get things together for the hospital bags. For the new mommies among us, what thing(s) did you not bring that you wish you had (for you or baby or DH), and what thing(s) did you bring that you did not need?

Thanks! (It is so exciting to start packing for the hospital!)

[KCMomma]

It is very exciting to start packing for the hospital!! For me comfy clothes were key!! I brought the boppy but actually never used it. Just used pillows instead. I really didn't need much at the hosptial just comfy clothes and my normal toilteries. Good luck with that.

We packed all kinds of snacks for a "long labor" and didn't eat not one of them!!! So keep that in mind too. I think I WAY overpacked, but that's just me!

[SassyMama]

I didn't have a bag packed when I went into labor (2 months early) so I'm going to give you pretty much the basics of what I needed.


SOCKS!!
Something to pass the time (book, iPod, laptop, magazines, etc.)
"Disposable underwear" - I wore the mesh ones that the hospital gives you but I know there are some women on this board that didn't like them so I'd say get a few pairs of cheap underwear that you're willing to throw out afterwards. You'll end up ruining them, most likely.
Comfortable clothing - I wore T-shirts and sweat pants
Shower items - shampoo, conditioner, body soap, etc.
Toiletries - Toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, etc.
CHAPSTICK! - My lips were ridiculously chapped after giving birth
Snack food

Going home outfit
An extra diaper and wipes - We got some from the hospital (enough for the ride home)


Ummm... I can't think of anything else but I'm sure I'm missing a few items

[~Andrea~]

I need to start packing my bags!

[samspain]

I didnt need anything as I gave birth in a public hospital,

I did take a few things, warm socks (I had an epi and my left foot was frozen!, I took thick, fluffy socks!). Also I broke waters so I was 24 hours just waiting for something to happen, so take music, a book or something.
Once they induced me my labour and the delivery was less then 6 hours, so snacks and drinks weren´t much good (DH went out to eat!). However, if you miss mealtime, it may be a long time till you eat, so take something!.

On a happier note, take a colourful toy for the hospital crib, with white clothes and white sheets, a pale baby looks batter in photos if theres some colour in there.

Chapstick is very good, but the nurses came round every hour with vaseline in my hospital.

The best advice is to pack a small bag of necessities, and a bigger one of "might need" stuff to leave in the car, that way DH won´t have to rummage through the lovingly organised baby dresser looking for things!

Good luck, its getting close now!

[Jessica C]

Can we get this stickied?