What a great question I was just thinking about this last night. i am only 22 weeks but it will be here before we know it. Thanks for the good advice everyone
Omg..I haven't even started!!!
Awesome!!. Thanks ladies. You'd think I've never done this before I have a 10 yr old and 3 yr old but with the excitement of everything idk where my heads at. 5 more weeks to go. I'll make a list tonight and start buying my personal hygiene stuff. I've got stuff for the baby already. How exciting!!.
Saver tip:
For bathroom products such as :
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Mouth wash
Lotion
Reuse medicine bottles (the ones that liquid cold medicine comes in)
Simply remove the labels wash with hot soapy water let dry and fill.with your product you already have at home!
Hear is the bonus:
NO LEAKS
With the children safety cap it's impossible for them to leak unless you press and turn!
Just thought I would pass it on!
Think a 3-4days stay.
So clothes, pack some maternity clothes because you'll not shrink straight away.
Don't forget to pack the essentials for your hubby as well.
Some clothes for the little one, including hat and mittens.
Maybe a teddy for the pictures with the newborn?
Camera + charger, an empty memory card and maybe even extra camera battery?
What is smart to do, is to buy extra phone chargers and have them packed already -this is easily forgotten in the rush of getting there.
Some belly oil/cream -you'll want to lather up properly to give your skin the best changes to recover.
Snacks, buy the things that won't spoil.. such as cookies, crackers, energy bars, candy etc etc.
You don't know how long it will be and how frequent they will offer you meals/snacks.
The things you'll use, such as make up -
make up remover,
headband is really good if you've got long hair.. you don't want your hair in your face when you're in labor.
toothbrush, tooth paste, hair brush, shower gel..
pads -buy the thick night ones -you might leak a bit afterwards.
nipple pads, again, the leaking..
for baby: wipes, diapers, soother, lotion/oil..
I'm sure there is more things.. just a start.
Anyway, good luck and congratulations on third trimester!! I'll be in my third in 2weeks time.
My suitcase is open/empty right next to my bed.. i plan to actually pack it when I go. I live in a small town so I'm never more than a few miles from my house or the hospital..
I am due in 11 days and still haven't packed mu bag. I need to get on it!
Personal hygiene items...soap...toothbrush... Comb... Brush...deodorant...pajama pants and gown...underwear... Change of clothes to leave hospital in...shower shoes
Baby has 2onsies
ChNge of clothes to take pics in
Socks...hat...hand mittens
Pacifier that I like...and comb and brush... Trial size body wash and lotion for her.
No diapers and wipes because the hospital has plenty...as well as the blankets too
I haven't made one yet lol
I have a pretty thorough hospital bag list for mom, baby&daddy in my journals. You are welcome to read it & copy & paste it:)
I haven't even started I feel so bad :(