https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 07:23:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693699 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:27:14 +0000 lovehoneybee 1693699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blankets (the striped ones and one knit by volunteers), mesh panties, ice pads, Tucks wipes, peri bottle, Dermaplast spray, Sitz bath, nipple cream, diapers, hats and kimono shirts for E, baby proofing kit, and a basic baby first aid kit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693698 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:26:47 +0000 septca 1693698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An important note - even though the hospital provides all this stuff, I recommend bringing your own pads and a couple pairs of underwear you don't mind tossing. The mesh things were so huge on me that I needed a pair of underwear over them to keep everything from falling off. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693689 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:23:43 +0000 wonderstruck 1693689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask during your hospital tour so you know for packing!</p> <p>I ended up with an emergency c-section (so I didn't need all the things mentioned) but they provided mesh underwear and HUGE pads, a peri bottle, diapers, and a blanket and hat for baby. Oh, and they had a place in the hospital where my DH was able to go get a breast pump through our insurance. And since I had a c-section obviously they also had to give me pain meds and stool softeners. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693549 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:30:38 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1693549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few diapers, enoigh pads for my time there, two pairs of mesh undies. The nurse "snuck" the second pair to me. I'm in canada though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693532 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:21:01 +0000 cmomma17 1693532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a few pads, mesh undies, ice packs (tore badly), and diapers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693528 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:18:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 1693528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been told nothing is "free" but they did provide: </p> <p>mesh undies, pads, diapers, wipes, thermometer, formula, syringes, pumping accessories (tubes, bottles, ect.), peri bottle, water jug, shampoo/body wash for baby, Tucks pads, tea pads, food/water/pop for me and DH (hospitality room, meals he paid for), numbing spray, blanket, nursing cover (NICU babies got them), hat, I'm sure there was more. We came home with a full bag of stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693490 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:10:04 +0000 Alivoo01 1693490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mesh panties, large and smaller pads, tucks pad, dermoplast, 2 peri bottles, a numbing foam to put on the tucks pad, sitz bath, water jug, sample size of lanolin, pumping supplies (valves, tubing, and manual pump. DS was in NICU and they encouraged pumping since he couldn't nurse), and we raided the snack/drink bar.</p> <p>Diapers, wipes, wash cloths, suction bulb, bath tub, syringes to feed him colostrum, rinse buckets, infant tylenol, and 2x2" guaze with individual packets of vaseline (for circumcision) for DS. We weren't allowed to take linens with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693373 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:38:02 +0000 JessKas 1693373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mesh panties, pads, some diapers, and a peri bottle. Oh, and a huge water bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693368 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:37:11 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1693368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good question! We have our hospital tour and I want to ask them what they provide so I know what I need to get next week at Target (e.g. Tucks pads). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693263 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:13:01 +0000 Pepper 1693263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I was so glad they gave me a few because that was something I didn't think to buy ahead of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693253 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:11:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 1693253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: @maybebaby: I forgot about the nipple shield! I came home with 3 of those. Good call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693247 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:10:50 +0000 Adira 1693247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mesh undies, pads, peri bottle, dermaplast (sp?), tucks, big tote bag, diapers.</p> <p>And we could've probably taken the baby hat and blanket with us, but we didn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693246 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:10:47 +0000 Smurfette 1693246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers (pamper swaddlers)<br /> Dry wipes (had to wet with water)<br /> Peri bottle<br /> sitz bath (although I didn't bring that home)<br /> mesh panites<br /> blankets<br /> hat for LO<br /> water pitcher<br /> Pads (I think) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693241 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:09:04 +0000 maybebaby 1693241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mesh panties, sitz bath, thermagels for nipples, diapers, blankets, sidesnap t shirts, sitz bath, peri bottle, lanolin. what i wish i had been offered more than anything was a nipple shield!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693240 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:08:54 +0000 Pepper 1693240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mesh undies, pads, peri bottle, dermoplast spray, tucks pads, nipple shields, extra flanges, lanolin, bulb suction, diapers, baby ointment, sitz bath, cold compress packs... lots of stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693238 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:08:47 +0000 septca 1693238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>diapers and wipes (Pampers sensitive newborn size)<br /> nose suction bulb thing<br /> baby hat, blankets, shirts<br /> pads, mesh panties<br /> Tucks<br /> peri bottle<br /> sitz bath<br /> ice packs<br /> hospital gowns<br /> sheet protectors (cloth and plastic options) to sit on<br /> non-slip socks<br /> water pitcher thing<br /> a bunch of samples of different BFing ointments </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693237 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:08:32 +0000 LovelyPlum 1693237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure about free, but I took about 10 of their baby blankets...best burp cloths ever!</p> <p>We got diapers, rash cream, a sleep sack, mesh undies, a peri bottle, pads, Tucks pads, and numbing cream.for episiotomy incisions. Also a few baby hats, made by volunteers.</p> <p>ETA: OH! And a Medela hand pump. I needed to pump a bit on the hospital and they offered me one. Best thing ever! I also got a Medela Symphony kit, but I don't have that machine at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693235 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:08:21 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1693235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nada. I paid $20 for a kit of pp essentials, but couldn't use half of what was included. I was kind of annoyed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693229 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:07:07 +0000 MrsBeluga 1693229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mesh panties, hospital pads, tucks, the burn spray stuff, peri bottles, two giant water bottles, diapers and wipes, and a sitz bath... we left with probably the equivalent of two-three target bags full of the aforementioned items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693221 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:04:57 +0000 autumnlove 1693221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mesh undies, pads, peri bottles, C section support belt, tape, gauze, baby hat, baby blanket, diaper bag for LO #1, pump parts that I used at the hospital, lanolin, a few pumping bags, Medela SNS system, cooler bag for LO #2, lotions, diapers, bulb sucker, wipes and bandages. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-free-stuff-did-you-get-from-your-hospital-when-you-delivered#post-1693213 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:02:27 +0000 night cheese 1693213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to figure out what to pack (and what not to pack) in my hospital bag, and I hear that hospitals give a ton of freebies - mesh panties, breast pads, diapers, socks, and a whole bunch of other stuff.</p> <p>What free swag did you get from your hospital when you gave birth? </p>