https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:40:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packing-my-birth-center-bags#post-488098 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:58:11 +0000 runsyellowlites 488098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks pretty good!</p> <p>Only thing I could think of right off was adding some more protein, maybe a protein bar of your liking, to your food list. And maybe something with more carb for more "immediate" energy if needed.</p> <p>And maybe a Medium wetbag so that if you stay you know you have plenty of dirty dipe room.... sometimes, not all the time, you can have lots of dirty meconium dipes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packing-my-birth-center-bags#post-488015 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:36:55 +0000 immabeetoo 488015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used nursing pads not for leaking but for comfort aginat fabric. I'd add lanolin or something similar it helped me to avoid issues by using at every feed for the first while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packing-my-birth-center-bags#post-487942 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:13:27 +0000 Weagle 487942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like a good list! You probably won't need breast pads, but I'm sure you'll be happy that you at least have everything on the list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packing-my-birth-center-bags#post-487834 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:22:36 +0000 MamaBehr 487834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you doing a baby book where you can do baby's footprints? I don't know if I saw that on the list. You are VERY thorough! Wish I was that organized!!!! </p> <p>ps we totally forgot DS's baby book and so he doesn't have footprints in his book like DD does... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/packing-my-birth-center-bags#post-487831 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:20:13 +0000 Arden 487831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woke up this morning with an overwhelming urge to get my bags packed, NOW! It's probably just a little nesting craziness, but I'm going to start putting everything together today and then keep adding to it as I buy everything else I need.</p> <p>Because I'm giving birth at a birthing center and not a hospital, my packing list is a little different.<br /> I won't be getting free postpartum supplies so I need to bring my own, and I'm encouraged to eat and drink during labor so I'm bringing quite a variety of foods and drinks since I don't know what will appeal to me in labor. </p> <p>I'm erring on the side of over packing since we live quite a ways away and I can just leave whatever I don't need in the van. We'll probably spend the night after the birth and come home the next morning, although we have the option of leaving 4-6 hours after the birth if everything goes well.</p> <p>This is my packing list so far:</p> <p>Labor Bag:<br /> Wallet (identification, insurance cards, cash)<br /> Birth plan, transfer birth plan, c-section birth plan.<br /> Delivery gown<br /> Slipper socks<br /> Bikini swimsuit top (for the birthing tub)<br /> Panties<br /> Sleep bra<br /> Robe<br /> Birth ball and pump<br /> Flameless candles<br /> Water bottle with bendy straws<br /> Massage oil and lotion<br /> Scent diffuser and essential oils<br /> Notebook and pens/pencils<br /> Massagers </p> <p>Recovery bag:<br /> Breast pads<br /> Blow dryer<br /> Baby book<br /> Boppy<br /> Maxi pads<br /> Tucks medicated pads<br /> Dermoplast<br /> Lavette Bottle<br /> Postpartum tea for bath<br /> Nursing gowns<br /> Nursing pajamas<br /> Robe<br /> Brief panties<br /> Nursing tanks<br /> Slipper socks<br /> Large wet bag<br /> Toiletries (lip balm, hair ties, headbands, contact lenses, glasses, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, razor, lotion, hairbrush, contact lens solution, makeup. </p> <p>Diaper bag;<br /> Baby toiletries (shampoo, lotion)<br /> Towels and washcloths<br /> Cloth diapers<br /> A&amp;A swaddle blankets<br /> Diaper liners<br /> Cloth wipes and solution<br /> Small wet bag<br /> Burp cloths<br /> Coming home outfit (cable knit bunting)<br /> Coming home accessories (mittens, socks, hat, bow)<br /> 2 newborn kimono sets (side snap)</p> <p>Husband's bag:<br /> Camera (with charger, cards, batteries, tripod)<br /> Laptop (with charger and external hard drive)<br /> iPod (with speaker and charger)<br /> Cell phones (with chargers)<br /> Swim trunks (for the birthing tub)<br /> 2 changes of clothes<br /> Pajamas<br /> Toiletries </p> <p>Food cooler:<br /> Raspberry leaf tea, bottled water, lemonade, fruit juices, chocolate milk, sprite, ginger ale, yogurt drinks, coconut water, almond milk, popcorn, jello, yogurt, nuts, popsicles, cheese, fresh and frozen fruit, cucumbers, baby carrots, bagels, canned soups, cereal.<br /> Cooler with ice and ziplock bags for the placenta.</p> <p>Am I forgetting anything? </p>