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At how many weeks should i start packing my hospital bag?
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I've just started to packine and I'm 27 weeks....in my bag I packed :) comfortable light PJ's, slippers/flip flops,deodorant, toothbrush,hairbrush,body/shower wash,breast pads,maternity towels,magazine.fresh clothes to come home in. Baby bits,blanket,a couple of baby grows,vests,nappies,wipes,mittens,hat. Maternity notes,and a towel.
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I have the car seat of course. Some pajamas for me and hubby, a few sweats and shirts nursing bra and pads, hygiene products cell phone charger and flip flops for the shower, and chapstick. For baby I have the baby bag two outfits in newborn and 0-3 months depending how big he is, diapers, wipes,and blanket, two pairs of socks and two onsie undershirts and 2 bibs. Thinking about adding the stroller just in case as well. If not breastfeeding I recommend at least 2 bottles and formula. Im a ftm but a seasoned auntie lol. So I just learned from watching and asking questions.
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I have the car seat of course. Some pajamas for me and hubby, a few sweats and shirts nursing bra and pads, hygiene products cell phone charger and flip flops for the shower, and chapstick. For baby I have the baby bag two outfits in newborn and 0-3 months depending how big he is, diapers, wipes,and blanket, two pairs of socks and two onsie undershirts and 2 bibs. Thinking about adding the stroller just in case as well. If not breastfeeding I recommend at least 2 bottles and formula. Im a ftm but a seasoned auntie lol. So I just learned from watching and asking questions.
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What do you pack is my first so I'm lose I'm 29weeks to day
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I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks and had nothing packed because everyone told me to wait until after my baby shower wich by the way is 15 April lol. Since I had my experience and up until then a healthy pregnancy with no complications I went with what they said. Since every pregnancy is different just to be safe I would pack at 30 weeks. That scare really pushed me and my husband into high gear now my car seat is installed and the bags are in the car permanently.
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I'm 39 weeks today and although I've gotten some things together I have yet to pack my bag.
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I started to pack it at 37 wks. I packed a lot of outfits for my Baby girl
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Really good question! Something i hadn't even thought about yet.
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I always do it when im 33-35 weeks and I cant tell you enough how many times I had to add stuff because I forgot smth important. Do it early so you have time n peace of mind!
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Eak! Im 39 weeks on sat and haven't packed a bag yet. I guess I should do that!
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10539683 tn?1419401917
Eak! Im 39 weeks on sat and haven't packed a bag yet. I guess I should do that!
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I just packed mine at almost 37 weeks
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30 sounds good. Great question.
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I had started at 35 weeks but hadnt finished when i had my first at 37 weeks.  I will tell you packing while in labour is really hard and no fun at all.  I forgot alot of things including the cute outfit i had bought specifically to bring my baby home in. I hope to pack on the next few weeks and be done by 35 weeks!
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Ok
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i normaly start packing by 30 weeks
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