https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:48:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used/page/2#post-2470658 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:59:39 +0000 Me3 2470658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I had brought a plain white onesie and a special blanket for the in-hospital photos. I did not think I would buy them, but the photographer did a nice job and it was a super convenient way to get newborn photos done without much hoopla. If I ever have another, I'll take a better outfit and backdrop for my baby's photos. </p> <p>Also, first baby, I packed everything. Second baby, I packed the following: robe, slippers, toiletries, book, iPad, going home outfit for baby. Done! My hospital had everything else I needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used/page/2#post-2470646 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:43:30 +0000 Finfan 2470646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: so weird you didn't have a clock! I would have been SOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used/page/2#post-2470601 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:10:12 +0000 lady baltimore 2470601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The one thing that I would have liked to have had but didn't was a small clock. There wasn't one in the delivery room, and I didn't like having no sense of how much time was passing.</p> <p>Other essentials:</p> <p>lip balm<br /> a big towel from home (the ones provided were teeny)<br /> hard candy (my throat was so sore after groaning through labor) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used/page/2#post-2470585 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:38:08 +0000 pastemoo 2470585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Boppy pillow--literally sent my husband home to get it. I brought two going home outfits for me, and two for baby (two sizes).<br /> Bring extra shoes in case you retain water.... and bring really big clothes for going home.<br /> We also brought a pacifier because the hospital didn't believe in them.</p> <p>I think I brought other stuff, but I didn't use anything else.</p> <p>reading over the other ones--I think we probably brought phone chargers?<br /> Also, I brought a legit ink on paper list of all the people we wanted to call with all their phone numbers and alternate numbers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2442212 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:06:46 +0000 youboots 2442212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: my hospital had my breast friend so I left mine at home. They gave a little instruction. But I got a feel for how to hold her quickly on my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2442137 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:23:45 +0000 californiadreams 2442137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following. I need to pack my hospital bag ASAP. </p> <p>I agree phone charger and Chapstick is essential. Last time we also brought our regular camera so we didn't only have iPhone pics. Diapers wipes Vaseline, a few sleepers, and A&amp;A blankets is what I'll bring for baby. Plus warm blanket and hat for car. </p> <p>For me, I assume I'll need change of clothes, hair ties, make up, toiletries, I like the flip flops/slippers idea, nursing tops, I might bring my nursing pillow and snoogle pillow. I need to buy a birthing ball. Snacks. Pads. Pillow and blanket and change of clothes for DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441976 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:16:14 +0000 JenGirl 2441976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: As for a nursing pillow, I used a regular pillow up until 4 months. Worked just fine. I recently found a cheap used Boppy at OUAC that I wanted to be able to use for photos and I now use that when nursing at home. It is slightly more convenient than a regular pillow and is cute, but not essential (for me). Also depends on what hold you're using. I still find a regular pillow more comfortable for a football hold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441970 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:12:34 +0000 JenGirl 2441970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We way over-packed, but here's what we actually used:</p> <p>For me:<br /> -Insurance card and ID!!!<br /> -Large heating pad (this was very helpful during labor)<br /> -Popsicles (just 2-3, not the dozen we brought)<br /> -Something to play music (we used my husband's phone)<br /> -Drinks and straws (I drank Gatorade during early labor, water during later labor and champagne after birth!)<br /> -Snacks (I only ate some pretzels with peanut butter during labor but had other snacks after labor)<br /> -My own pillow and non-white pillowcase<br /> -Something to wear after birth (I put snaps in the straps of a maternity dress I never cared for)<br /> -Toiletries (chap-stick, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush , hair product, hair ties/clips, prenatal vitamins, deodorant, contacts)<br /> -Bathrobe<br /> -Phone and charger and long cord<br /> -Breast pump (so that I could have the lactation consultants show me how to use it and make sure I was using the right size flanges)<br /> -Outfit to wear home</p> <p>For husband:<br /> -Swimsuit (He got in the tub with me during labor)<br /> -Snacks<br /> -Fresh clothes<br /> -Toiletries<br /> -Phone and charger</p> <p>For baby:<br /> -Going home outfit. That's it.</p> <p>ETA: A camera! Our doula took birth photos, but we used our own camera after she went home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441942 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:01:42 +0000 erinpye 2441942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I barely used a single thing I brought with me, either time- the hospital provided EVERYTHING, even things like a birthing ball, socks, and a small 24 hour snack room when the kitchen wasn't open, with all kinds of things, including organic microwave meals. I did use my own swaddle blankets because they were cuter than the hospital ones and I wanted photos, I used a going home outfit for baby, some toiletries for myself, and a going home outfit for me. I also wore a regular nursing shirt while sitting in the hospital bed for visitors, so I could feel more "me." I brought a nursing bra I wore home. I also brought some magazines and had books on my phone- both weren't used much. That's pretty much all I needed that they didn't provide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441926 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:55:26 +0000 LindsayLou 2441926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What I used: </p> <p>Comfy tank and nursing bra<br /> Socks and underwear<br /> Black yoga pants<br /> Comfy sweatshirt<br /> Toiletries<br /> Towel<br /> Phone charger<br /> Camera<br /> A couple outfits for baby<br /> Warm, cute hat (she was born in august, but the hospital room was cold)<br /> Water bottle<br /> Going home clothes<br /> Chocolate (I brought tons of snacks, that's all I ended up using)</p> <p>We live close to the hospital, so my husband just went home to shower and change.</p> <p>What I'll bring next time:<br /> Nursing pillow<br /> Soft, washable blanket for baby, to bring out after the yuckiness is cleaned up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441887 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:24:12 +0000 megjay18 2441887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>warm socks<br /> bathrobe or comfy clothes<br /> chargers for sure<br /> a computer<br /> baby book - i took some time to jot down a few things<br /> hair straightener/makeup - made me feel human </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441885 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:22:43 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2441885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those that brought their breastfeeding pillow, did the LC teach you the best way to place it? I'm kind of on the fence about buying it now or later if I really need it. I'm pretty sure my mom just used a regular pillow if she needed to prop one of her babies up. The kind I'm looking at is Dr. Gia's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441797 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:35:58 +0000 KT326 2441797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only things I used - chapstick, hair ties, phone charger, boppy, and snacks. </p> <p>The only items from above that I actually packed were the chapstick and hair ties. The snacks were brought by a friend, I didn't even think about packing any! And I sent DH home the next morning to grab the boppy and phone charger. </p> <p>I had clothes packed as well, but I didn't even change into them until right before we went home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441795 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:35:20 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2441795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pillow for DH<br /> Boppy for me (don't *need* it, but it helped)<br /> Yoga pants<br /> Comfy nursing sleeping bra(s)<br /> Shirts<br /> Cardigan<br /> Phone charger<br /> 1 outfit for baby to come home in<br /> Bathroom essentials (makeup, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairties, etc.)</p> <p>I really didn't need/use more than that because the hospital provided all of the food for me and the diapers/wipes/swaddle blankets/shirts for the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441786 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:28:12 +0000 anniefannie 2441786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what i used from my bag:<br /> phone charger<br /> eyecover/earplugs for sleeping<br /> chapstick<br /> lotion<br /> nursing tank<br /> toothbrush/toothpaste<br /> hairties/headband<br /> hoodie<br /> going home clothes for me(maxi dress, sports bra, flip flops)<br /> going home clothes for baby (onesie and socks - it was June)<br /> deoderant/shampoo/body soap/face soap</p> <p>what i wish i had brought: boppy pillow to sit on in the car. OW the seat was hard and painful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441780 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:21:00 +0000 Mrs D 2441780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its great re-reading these as I stare down prepping our "bags" this weekend!</p> <p>As an aside...I put all bags together as early as possible (starting this weekend at 34w - babies can be done but mine is stuff I still use) and put all bags - in what ever state of readiness - in the crib. This way if I have to urgently go to the hospital anyone can be given easy instructions..."go to the house and bring us everything out of the crib".... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441726 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:45:58 +0000 gingerbebe 2441726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toiletry kit<br /> Large dark bath towel for showers<br /> Flip flops for shower<br /> Extra long iPhone cord<br /> Eye masks and ear plugs for both of you<br /> Nursing tanks and loose pants<br /> Robe with pockets (I loved my zip up duster robe)<br /> Zip up hoodie<br /> NB zipper sleepers for baby<br /> We used our Boppy to let baby lounge a little more upright for visitors<br /> White Gatorade and other clear beverages of choice<br /> Chapstick and hair ties - like in every pocket and bag<br /> Your order for your first PP meal saved into your husband's phone (bring alllllll the sushi!)<br /> Whatever DH needs to be comfy (pillows, towels, blankets, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441679 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:15:31 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2441679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My clothes and nursing tank and nursing bras felt way too tight and uncomfortable to even put on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441385 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:44:11 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2441385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: we don't have pets, but that's such a smart idea. One of my friends did the same thing with their two dogs. </p> <p>@T.H.O.U.: @sotofamilia: ok, I'll leave my awesome blanket at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2441382 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:34:00 +0000 sotofamilia 2441382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: good idea, although be careful bringing anything that's super sentimental since birth is so messy and you might get stains on it. Also bring a blanket for your husband if he plans to stay with you - I forgot about mine with my second and he froze in the hospital, poor guy.</p> <p>I thought of something else! I would bring a swaddleme or other swaddle thing to the hospital - I could never get the hospital blanket tight enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439941 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:59:06 +0000 macintosh 2439941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: That is so weird to me! My hospital provided snap up shirts and swaddle blankets. I didn't think about getting him dressed until the day we went home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439804 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:10:34 +0000 josina 2439804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Besides the obvious, I brought/used...<br /> notepad and pen so I could take notes (when we checked in, when I got the epidural, when i started to push, etc.)<br /> Extra long phone-cord as pp's suggested<br /> Nursing pillow<br /> Robe and warm socks<br /> Baby book for footprints<br /> Tablet or dvd's... we checked out in a day but had we stayed longer some movies would've been nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439800 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:07:59 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2439800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital had birthing balls. I'd check that they don't have them before dragging yours there. Your hands will be full enough.</p> <p>I used:<br /> Wore the clothes I arrived in to go home: maternity yoga pants, nursing tank, wrap sweater<br /> Slip on shoes<br /> Fuzzy socks<br /> Face wipes<br /> Lip balm<br /> Hair tie<br /> Deodorant<br /> Ipad/phone &amp; extra long chargers<br /> Water bottle that i could use while lying down<br /> Granny panties</p> <p>Baby used:<br /> Size one diapers<br /> Wipes<br /> 0-3 month clothes: sleeper and onesie<br /> Warm blanket for car ride<br /> Warm hat<br /> Car seat</p> <p>DH:<br /> Change of clothes<br /> Pjs<br /> Robe<br /> Toiletries<br /> Snacks<br /> Slippers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439796 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:05:41 +0000 snowjewelz 2439796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I overpacked but it made me feel ready so I'd still overpack next time, haha! </p> <p>Def clothes post birth. Wearing the gown was totally fine laboring/delivering, but my own clothes made me feel human again! </p> <p>And some make-up, dry shampoo, brush, etc so I look human in pictures. </p> <p>Slippers! Nurses encouraged me to take a break and walk around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439777 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:40 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2439777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People told me the baby would just be swaddled at the hospital so I only needed to bring a going home outfit, but I did not find that to be the case. The nurses were all asking me, "Do you have clothes for her?" I had my mom run to Target to get a bunch of newborn clothes because I had a c-section so we were there 4 days! So next time I'll bring plenty of baby clothes and hats.</p> <p>I was glad to have a cotton robe to change into when I was done wearing a hospital gown. Covered me up but still gave the nurses and docs easy access to check everything out during their million checks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439723 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:48:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2439723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not bring a blanket. There were a few times I leaked from gushes of blood. So happy we could leave that laundry there! </p> <p>DH did pack an extra pillow (with a bright pillow case) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439694 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:41:18 +0000 Ree723 2439694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A book was my most appreciated item! There is a lot of down time, and feeding sessions take ages, so I was very happy to have a book with me to read whilst resting/feeding. </p> <p>And then the obvious - toiletries, comfy clothes, nursing bras for you. For the baby, just some sleepers, swaddling blankets, and any essentials (we had to bring our own nappies, wipes etc). I wouldn't bother with anything like a boppy or big things like that... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439692 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:40:46 +0000 avivoca 2439692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Phone cords<br /> Shampoo/conditioner/lotion/face wash/moisturizer/hair cream<br /> Change of clothes to go home in<br /> Chapstick<br /> Comb/Brush<br /> Baby's first outfit</p> <p>I packed a bunch of other stuff but did not use it at all. My husband went home to shower and check on our animals/take something with baby's smell on it home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439674 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:36:40 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2439674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I didn't use that much. Toiletries, chargers, a going home outfit for baby, yoga pants and some nursing tank tops for me. The hospital (at least mine) provides so much stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-what-to-pack-that-will-be-used#post-2439623 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:21:29 +0000 dagret 2439623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, the essentials were:<br /> chapstick<br /> flip flops (for shower, walking around in)<br /> toiletries<br /> my own pillow<br /> boppy<br /> eye mask<br /> nursing tanks and loose pants - like another poster, i wore these during the day but changed into a gown to sleep in. You're a giant sweatball/gross in the evenings postpartum.<br /> phone charger<br /> going home outfits for you + baby </p>