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nicrae
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Hospital Bag? HELP!
I am having a really hard time with this for NO reason. So far I have:
three sets of PJs
Granny Panties
Deodorant
shampoo/conditioner
Also, Are you/ did you bring a diaper bag with the baby's stuff in it?
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nickipa
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
Im not going to bring a diaper bag....they should provide diapers, formula etc.....I would bring your own pads, snacks, water bottle, slippers, flipflops for the shower, chapstick (one of my books said your lips can get really dry during labor)
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| Posted 1/7/08 8:13 PM |
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nickipa
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
I also copied this from someone elses post........HTH!!!!
THINGS TO TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL
For Mom and Baby
>3-4 nightgowns and/or pajamas
>3-4 bras (nursing bras if you plan to breastfeed)
>6 pairs of underpants
>Robe
>Slippers
>Socks (some with non-skid bottom)
>Toiletries: toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, brush, Blistex, scented shower gel/body spray (to feel good after delivery)
>Scrunchies
>Pillow
>Towels
>Bfing supplies – breastpads, lanolin, boppy
>Your own pads
>Makeup
>Snacks
>Money for vending machines
>Phone card
>Magazines
>List of people and phone numbers to call
>Camera/film
>Camcorder/tapes
>Going home outfit
>Clothes for baby (T-shirt, socks, hat, sleeping gown)
>Going home outfit for baby
>Blanket for bringing baby home
>Car seat
Miscellaneous items:
>Watch or small clock
>Insurance information
>Hospital pre-registration forms
>Change of clothes & toiletries for husband
Things to be used during labor:
>Small CD player & soothing music
>Focal point
>Tennis ball
>Lotion for massage
>Watch
>Paper/pen
>Hard candy to keep mouth moist
>An activity to keep busy during early labor
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| Posted 1/7/08 8:14 PM |
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beaviss80
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michelle
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
ahhh! i have to do this too. i have so far
3 pj's
black granny panties
pads overnite ones
deodorant
lotion
powder
toothbrush
boppy
take home outfit for baby
onesie
bunting
not bringing baby bag, just putting her stuff in my bag
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| Posted 1/7/08 8:15 PM |
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SpiceGirl
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
I found that I brought WAY too much stuff. The only thing you need for the baby is the going home outfit. The hospital will provide the rest.
As for you...some comfy PJs, in my case...sweats/tshirts, robe, slippers, and personal hygiene stuff.
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| Posted 1/7/08 9:36 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
I'm bringing Pjs for me
Underwear
Maxi Pads (they will provide some but I packed just a few just in case)
Socks
Slippers
Robe
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Chapstick
Change for vending machines
Cell phone and charger
Camera
Going home outfit for me and baby
Brush
Hair Ties
An empty bag for my Dh to take stuff home in
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| Posted 1/7/08 10:33 PM |
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Kelly9904
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
This is what I brought and used.
3 pairs of Pjs (I really only used 2 pairs but I left a day early)
1 outfit with nursing top
1 outfit to come home from hospital in
magazines (used when I couldnt sleep)
cell phone
camera
money (Dh never has cash on him so it was helpful for him to go to cafeteria for coffee or somethign to eat)
granny panties (the bigger the better esp if you have a section as I did, you dont want anything sitting on your incision)
slippers
socks
shampoo
conditioner
deoderant
toothpaste
hairbrush
hair ties
tooth brush
chapstick
For the baby the only thing you will need is the coming home outfit, I had DH bring this the day we left the hospital.
Message edited 1/7/2008 10:46:40 PM.
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| Posted 1/7/08 10:46 PM |
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tryingfor1more
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
If you can, split your stuff into two bags. Have one that is ready for the run to the hospital at first. You have to cart it around, so pack your labor necessities.
Have DH bring the other stuff the next day when he comes like shampoo, soap, etc when you are allowed to shower.
Also, bring your own pillow (with a colored pillowcase). The hospital ones are sucky and you always need an extra 
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| Posted 1/8/08 8:32 AM |
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dapnkap
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
I also heard to bring an empty bag with you to take all the samples from the hospital (diapers, formula, etc.)
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| Posted 1/8/08 10:27 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
Don't bring a diaper bag! you won't need it. just bring the babies outfit that you plan on taking him/her home in.
Make sure you bring a robe or something to cover you up if need be
bring socks and slippers and bring TOWELS! the hospital towels stink.
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| Posted 1/8/08 10:30 AM |
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nicrae
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
Posted by dapnkap
I also heard to bring an empty bag with you to take all the samples from the hospital (diapers, formula, etc.)
I love free samples!!
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| Posted 1/8/08 10:37 AM |
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nicrae
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
Posted by bicosi
Don't bring a diaper bag! you won't need it. just bring the babies outfit that you plan on taking him/her home in.
Make sure you bring a robe or something to cover you up if need be
bring socks and slippers and bring TOWELS! the hospital towels stink.
never thought of towels. I think I am going to need a bigger bag!
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| Posted 1/8/08 10:37 AM |
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Aga
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
def. take your own towels! I dont know if you need as many pj's... I stayed in a hospital gown the whole stay...
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| Posted 1/8/08 12:07 PM |
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octoberbride
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Re: Hospital Bag? HELP!
Posted by nickipa
Im not going to bring a diaper bag....they should provide diapers, formula etc.....I would bring your own pads, snacks, water bottle, slippers, flipflops for the shower, chapstick (one of my books said your lips can get really dry during labor)
At our hospital, they provided everything for the baby...the only thing we needed were a take home outfit and car seat.
Also, they provided pads and socks (with the grips at the bottom). I brought my own pjs, robe, slippers and essential toiletrees (shampoo, deodrant, toothbrush, etc)
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