https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 03:41:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393503 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:52:37 +0000 mrbee 393503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a ton of apps you can download ahead of time... for timing contractions, keeping track of diaper changes, etc.! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393499 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:50:19 +0000 Tidybee 393499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely snacks. DH didn't eat them til after delivery. He stayed with me in the hospital and the hospital food for dads sucked.<br /> The other thing not necessarily for dad but made us a big hit with the nurses was gum and lifesavers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393487 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:42:31 +0000 hilsy85 393487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>CHange of clothes, snacks (granola bars and some sports drinks) and ipad/charger. But my labor was pretty quick so we might have needed other stuff if it had been like a 24 hour process. After the baby was born, he went out to get real food for himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393388 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:02:01 +0000 prettylizy 393388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh wanted a good pillow more than anything. My mom brought snacks (sandwiches, cheese sticks, fruit, granola) and we devoured that throughout the few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393368 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:51:27 +0000 mrskc 393368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: granola bars, trail mix and apples. He didn't even tap into them until after the baby was born but that was b/c I didn't get an epidural so he was busy helping me. It was nice having the apples for the both of us to get some fiber in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393346 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:45:31 +0000 SleepyMonkey 393346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Change of clothes, toiletries, flip flops for the shower, camera, phone and chargers. That was all that he needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393343 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:44:21 +0000 lovehoneybee 393343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: I forgot snacks, we packed those too. DH had a jar of almonds, a box of granola bars, and a bag of trail mix. And bottled water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393340 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:43:47 +0000 pl0508 393340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know we are packing gatorade for my hubby!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393339 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:43:02 +0000 DillonLion 393339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: @Arden: What kind of snacks did you pack? I'm worried about smelling something and it making me feel sick (like beef jerky) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393328 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:38:42 +0000 mrskc 393328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Change of clothes<br /> PJs<br /> Sweatshirt (hospitals can be cold!)<br /> Toiletries<br /> Pillow<br /> Snacks</p> <p>He used all of these things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393323 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:36:54 +0000 Mrsbells 393323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>flip slops for the shower<br /> swim shorts for the shower<br /> change of clothes<br /> laptop </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393317 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:35:56 +0000 Arden 393317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH's packing list has - swim trunks (water birth), two changes of clothes, snacks, toiletries, batteries, chargers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393313 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:33:14 +0000 lovehoneybee 393313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Change of clothes, toiletries, and the big one for him: his sleeping bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393310 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:31:14 +0000 chopsuey 393310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a change of clothes and toiletries! Dh and I have the same phone so we only needed one charger. We made sure to bring his laptop so he could work and browse. Free wifi at our hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essentials-for-dads-hospital-bag#post-393304 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:29:07 +0000 DillonLion 393304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What got packed for your partner/DH during your hospital stay? Anything you wish you had that you didn't bring? </p>