https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 18:40:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230835 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:29:53 +0000 cranberryapple 230835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also semi-overpacked, but for us, the most important things were a pair of flip flops (for showers) and to walk around in! Also, something comfy to wear postpartum and my boppy pillow has come in handy, plus my nursing tank top! Toiletries are a must as well but you can keep it simple to just the necessities like toothbrush and toothpaste. That's about all we really "needed." Everything else was for "fun", like my computer here so I could be typing away at the hospital like this and checking HelloBee of course! =P Oh, phone and camera chargers? =P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230821 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:15:17 +0000 looch 230821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a list of something like 50 items, I barely used anything!</p> <p>Instead of pajama pants, I'd suggest a short gown, you can hike it up when you're lying in bed and you don't have to disrobe quite so much when you have to be checked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230244 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:49:20 +0000 matador84 230244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shimmer Ditto...we are only about 5 minutes (barely) from hospital so I am not too worried. I am sure people who live farther away have to worry about it a lot more. I guess it also depends what you bring if you have a c or vaginal delivery. I just figure less is more! I was all worried about what to bring for baby-to dress in and stuff and one of my friends was just like, "Who cares, we used everything the hospital gave us." and it settled me down a lot. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230239 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:45:02 +0000 Shimmer 230239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lydg: Thanks for the link! I searched "hospital bag" with the search tool but nothing came up. We don't live far from the hospital either, so hubby won't mind picking items up if I forget them when he goes home to feed the cats, I'm sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230236 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:42:34 +0000 matador84 230236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the HB guide here: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/22/packing-your-hospital-bag/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/22/packing-your-hospital-bag/</a></p> <p>But I've also talked to several friends about it to see what they think...especially ones who have had 2-3 kids in the past few years. The best advice I have gotten is not to overpack. I think the HB guide is a really good basic guide. I got some hanes white shirts that I can just throw away when I get out, some black loose capris, a black sleep tee, some cheap hanes panties to throw away later because everyone says hospital ones are awful...i'll bring an open sweater, tolietries, slippers, boppy and that's about it. a friend did give me good advice to go get a hot/cold pack from the drugstore before hand also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-put-in-your-hospital-bag#post-230220 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:15:43 +0000 Shimmer 230220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been searching online to get an idea of what to put in my hospital bag since my boys can come at any time now! Some of the items seem to be a little much, but what do I know as a FTM!</p> <p>What did you put in your hospital bag that was absolutely necessary? What didn't you use? What would be nice to have?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>