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bonitachyc
big sister status may 2012!!
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Lupe
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Master Hospital Bag Checklist
here's a list for you to choose what to take to the hospital with you.
what am i missing? 
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General:
Admission forms/papers
Baby name book
Camera and/or video camera
Cash for vending machine
Change for the phone/phone card
Extra batteries/battery pack
Film and tapes
Gift for a sibling
Health insurance card
Portable phone
Pregnancy/birth reference book
For labor:
Birth ball
Birth plan
Facecloth from home (colored, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)
Focal point
Hot water bottle
Lollipops and hard candy (for dry mouth)
Lotion and/or powder (for massage)
Massage/aromatherapy oils
Tennis balls (for back massage)
Watch or stopwatch (with a second hand for timing contractions)
Comforts of home:
Books/magazines
Small cooler with drinks and snacks
Extra pillow/s (colored pillowcase, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)
For your partner:
Change of clothes
Snacks
Reading material
After birth:
Address Book
Baby Book
Thank you cards/notes
Large bag to bring home gifts and hospital supplies
Phone number list
Clothing:
Bathrobe
Loose, comfortable outfits
Nightgown
Nursing bras
Nursing pads
Slippers
Thick socks
Underwear
Mom's going home outfit
Personal care:
Barettes
Body soap
Brush/comb
Contact lens case/lens supplies
Dental floss
Deodorant
Earplugs
Eyeshade
Facial soap
Glasses
Hairbands (ponytail holders)
Lip salve/chapstick
Lotion
Makeup/cosmetics
Maxipads
Mouthwash/breath mints
Prescription medications you're taking
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Breastfeeding supplies – breastpads, lanolin, boppy
For Baby:
Approved carseat
Diapers for the trip home
Going-home outfit
Hat/cap
2 receiving blankets
2 onesies or undershirts
2 pairs of socks
Diapers and diaper bag
Pacifier
Blanket for bringing baby home
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
I also used flip flops for the shower, lysol for the bathroom (especially if it is a shared bathroom!) and my own towels to shower with - bigger and better than the tiny sandpaper ones they give you.
I also used body spray since I had a section and couldn't get out of bed right away - helped to freshen up a little bit!
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springsandra
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
Our hospital had its own birthing balls so I didn't have to bring that. Can you find out if yours does? That's kinda a pain to carry...
Are you really going to write TYs from the hospital? That's super ambitious!!
We had to bring a separate towel for DH and if I wanted a towel that actually wrapped around me, I had to use my own as well.
I agree with flip flops for the shower.
I only brought a going home outfit for DD and nothing else. They gave me a few diapers... really only like 3 or 4, but I took them! You shouldn't need your diaper bag and diapers at all while you're there. Save it for when you get home.
As far as other things to remember for the hospital... you might want to make a list of "things to take from the hospital if offered" -- I would include:
-disposable underwear
-tucks pads / dermasol
-sitz bath
-nasal aspirator for baby
-extra blue chucks if they'll let you
-extra "break and cool" ice packs
I highly recommend having really good maxi pads with wings at home. The always max extra long overnight (purple) are great. After a few weeks when the bleeding lightens a bit, the always infinity with wings (orange) are great.
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| Posted 4/19/12 7:37 PM |
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Shop24-7
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
Don't forget a cell phone charger! Seriously....
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| Posted 4/19/12 8:07 PM |
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curlywife5808
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Mary
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
I packed a towel I used one of my old towels that I did not care if it got ruined.
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| Posted 4/19/12 9:40 PM |
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gabbie83
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gabbie
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
boppy or breast friend if you plan on breast feeding.
and if you saving cord blood - bring the kit wtih you
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| Posted 4/19/12 9:46 PM |
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alli3131
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
There are a lot of things on the list that I wouldn't bother. The hospitals give you everything you need for the baby so you only need the outfit the day you are going home.
Cooler? Good Sam had a small kitchen with drinks and ices and snacks for free.
Also we had Internet and great cell service so no need for vending machine change/phone change
As for mom stuff. The birthing stuff all depends on how you think you want to labor. But know it will probably all go out the window once it really starts.
I only brought clothes for myself and it was comfy pants a tank and hoodie. My hospital was so hot and it was Dec so dress in layers. I found most of the things on hospital bag lists I would have never used. Also your DH can bring you something if you really need it.
Oh and I had no time to read. The baby is always with you and you tend to have visitors all the time so I didn't have any down time except for the few hours I got sleep
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| Posted 4/20/12 7:39 AM |
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
The words "portable phone" makes me 
Was this checklist generated in 1996?
Very comprehensive. I think you have some items there that you won't be needing.
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| Posted 4/20/12 7:50 AM |
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FergieK
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
my list looks like nothing compared to yours
tooth brush/ paste
glasses
chap stick
mascara
brush
PJ's
Croc's/flips
maternity underwear
loose pants and Tank top for going home
nursing bra
Hospital paperwork- Insurance card/
something to read
**Video Camera
Cell phone and charger
baby going home clothes
nail file
a Congrats Daddy card for DH.
Is mine too short?
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| Posted 4/20/12 7:56 AM |
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springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
Posted by FergieK
my list looks like nothing compared to yours
tooth brush/ paste
glasses
chap stick
mascara
brush
PJ's
Croc's/flips
maternity underwear
loose pants and Tank top for going home
nursing bra
Hospital paperwork- Insurance card/
something to read
**Video Camera
Cell phone and charger
baby going home clothes
nail file
a Congrats Daddy card for DH.
Is mine too short?
That looks a lot more like what I brought. Although a big towel is good because the ones they have are really small. And I needed snacks because my hospital left me starving all the time, but apparently that's very rare. An extra bag or two is good as well because they do let you take home a bunch of stuff.
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| Posted 4/20/12 8:38 AM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
Posted by FergieK
my list looks like nothing compared to yours
tooth brush/ paste
glasses
chap stick
mascara
brush
PJ's
Croc's/flips
maternity underwear
loose pants and Tank top for going home
nursing bra
Hospital paperwork- Insurance card/
something to read
**Video Camera
Cell phone and charger
baby going home clothes
nail file
a Congrats Daddy card for DH.
Is mine too short?
NO!!!!!! I had about this and felt I over packed.....and I wasnt even packed all the way since I was 3 weeks early
I think its perfect! Unless you have a private room there isnt room for much more!
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| Posted 4/20/12 8:38 AM |
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bonitachyc
big sister status may 2012!!
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Lupe
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
A lot of these things are unecessary, that's why I said you can *choose* what to take with you 
Hah, the portable phone slipped by me! I think it was generated years ago, it had cd/tape player on there...umm yeah, iPods now a days! 
Great add ons ladies!
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| Posted 4/20/12 9:14 AM |
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shiv
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Shiv
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
I would add a sports bra that opens in the front, especially if you're breastfeeding.
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| Posted 4/20/12 9:17 AM |
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BBin2012
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Ka
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Re: Master Hospital Bag Checklist
Posted by BaysideForever
The words "portable phone" makes me
Was this checklist generated in 1996?
Very comprehensive. I think you have some items there that you won't be needing.
That might be close since it says "film and tapes"!
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| Posted 4/20/12 9:17 AM |
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