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1057195 tn?1289363329

hospital bag..

Has anyone packed there hospital bags? and it so, what did you pack?
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906115 tn?1344200509
Oh and don't forget your razor for under your arms!!!! Already went in for two nights and forgot mine, did not like it as my nightgowns are sleeveless.
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1103592 tn?1274753561
nursing bras are nice too- remember your breasts will expand as milk comes in & need something on to hold the nursing pads
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1057195 tn?1289363329
I am going to pack my bag this weekend. Thanks for reminding me about socks and slippers. I am also going to pack a couple of night gowns.
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1103592 tn?1274753561
Don't forget socks &/or slippers & extra underwear (some people bleed a lot after labor- bring old ones & toss them!)
With my first I packed way too many clothes & ended up basically using my toiletries & cozy socks after labor & stayed in the hospital gown & robes that they provided because it was comfortable and easy to learn to nurse in. (plus I didn't have lots of laundry when I left 3 days later!)
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906115 tn?1344200509
Also oack plenty of quarters and dollars for the vending machines! DH was just in the hospital for 5 days and they had a ATM but I ran out of change for the vending machine, When I went into preterm labor last week we had lots packed and used it all just about. PLaces like the gift shop will not be open during the night to get change for a 5 or higher and I found that lots of them needed the correct change that late at night.
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1057195 tn?1289363329
Wow!! That is a long list...thank you ladies! I know I want to breast feed so I know I will need the breastfeeding pads:-)
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1035252 tn?1427227833
include breastfeeding pads...and bring extra burp cloths...i did NOT bring enough with DD!
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1035252 tn?1427227833
they do...but the hospital pads are very bulky and in my experience they don't stay in place...i would recommend getting the highest absorbency version of the same brand you use for AF.
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Are the maternity pads for bleeding and things like that?  I always thought the hospital provided that.
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1113177 tn?1309744249
Labor Bag

- Birth Plan
- Snacks and Drinks for Support People
- Lollies or Candies
- What you will wear on labor
- change clothes for you and support people
- toiletries
- heat packs
- massage oils
- CDs or anything that will make you comportable while in labor c".)

Postnatal Stay Bag

For Mothers:
- Day Clothes
- Night Clothes
- Toiletries
- Maternity Pads (at least 3 packets)
- Breast Pads


For Baby:
- clothes if the hospital does supply it
- set of clothes for baby to wear home
- nappies (newborn uses 6 - 8 nappies a day)
- feeding bottle and formula of your choice (if u are not breastfeeding)
- Booties and Bonnets

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1060736 tn?1296756980
The answer will be very helpfull to me too.
If someone has a list pls let us know :) Pepot , can you share  your list?
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554174 tn?1284031102
me to me too...even i have been very curious on what to pack and not..please awaiting answers
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1113177 tn?1309744249
i did just now... luckily i have a list to follow from my hospital...

i have 2 bags packed...

1 contains labour things and another 1 for post natal stay things... just in case i have to stay longer in the hospital....

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1057195 tn?1289363329
Sorry for the miss spellings...LOL...what I meant was....Has anyone packed their hospital bag? and if so, what did you pack?
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