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Hospital Bag Check List

Many of us tend to forget one or a few items when packing our hospital bag. I for one have had to do it four times that I have almost a fool proof way of making my hospital stay as comfortable as possible and I wanted to share this with you and hope it helps you in any way. I too would like to hear about other things you can come up with that may help me.

The bag itself
any medications (even your prenatal vitamins, if you plan to breastfeed and helps with post partum blood loss)
trail size mouth wash
baby hospital picture clothes
baby book for footprints
sugarless candy for diabetics
stop watch for contractions
snacks for late hour delivery
soft large towel
hemoroid cream if you suffer from this during pregnancy
hair dryer if hospital doesnt have one (call and check, it'll be one less thing to bring)
Long distance calling card if needed
car seat
Binky if you dont like the hospital type (I like NUK the most because it's shaped like a breast nipple-great if breastfeeding)
pen, small notepad
video camera, charger wire, blank DVD and make sure it's charged prior to bringing
comfy shoes/sneakers
robe
deorderant
floss
pre admittance forms
birthplan
mints
make a copy of each: (insurance card, ID, and healthcare provider numbers, phone book)
pillow
breast pads
books/mag/any reading material
focal point object
lollipops
lip balm/chapstick
music
clothes for hubby, toiletries
night gowns that can open in front for breastfeeding
make up
cell phone and an extra charger for hospital
baby hats to help shape head and keep baby warm (I like to put away the hospital one for memories)
wipies for baby (the hospitals I've gone to dont provide any and expect you to use wet gauze to wipe the baby)
socks for me
tweezers
after birth coming home outfit
panties
socks for baby (i like to put lotion around ankles because of the alarm they put on them and it cuts their skin so the lotion and socks keep the band from cutting and helps sooth the dry peeling skin)
slippers
razor for me and hubby
scrunchee, headband, hair clips, hair claws
bra
tums if you suffer from heartburn
bar of soap (i hate using the liquid they give me)
toothbrush
toothpaste
pads for bleeding (some hospital give ones with no sticky back and it sucks trying to keep it still)
tylenol for hubby and me
recieving blankets
t shirts for baby
2 baby outfits-- sleepers are best-- to come home in just in case they dirty one before leaving
nail clipper for you and baby or baby mittens so they dont scratch their face
hair brush/comb
hair products
shampoo
conditioner
gum
camera
money for vending machines
hand sanitizer for you and guest before touching baby
Now keep in mind, some moms wont need all these things, it's a reminders of things that may be needed
Post other things that may help
  



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202436 tn?1326474333
I didn't see this on your list but might have missed it...

Baby book for foot prints
if you are using store bought/handwritten birth announcements, pack them and you can get them done in the hospital.

Speaking of bags...I'm almost 31 weeks and this will be deliveyr #5. I guess it would be wise to go ahead and be packed and ready to go lol.  I'm such a procrastinator!!!
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419158 tn?1316571604
Wow that seems like alot of stuff:) I know I always over pack, lol. I come home with extra socks that are clean and things I didnt even realize that I packed! With my first labor I had an epidural right away and slept untill I delivered 6 hours later..so I didnt need much of the prep things. With my 2nd, my labor went by so fast I wasnt even thinking about things like music or lolliepops, lol!! I walked for 2.5 hours and had him 30 mins after they put me in bed!! This is a very good list though, I cant think of anything to add............
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160254 tn?1270996478
Great list - the only things I can think of to add was a baby nail file - I didn't cut my son's nails until he was almost 9 months, their fingers are just so small.  Stool softner the hospital sent me home with some, but it wasn't enough.  Lanolin - a god send if you are breastfeeding.  Also ask your nurse, I got to take home tons of pads, disposable underware from the hospital, tucks pads, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, and lots more.  I remember my husband making several trips to the car.
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