https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:10:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502482 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:06:39 +0000 sera_87 2502482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me:<br /> 2 pairs of yoga pants<br /> 3 tank tops<br /> Zip up sweater<br /> 4 pairs of socks<br /> Lots of underwear<br /> Pads<br /> Chargers<br /> Phone/laptop<br /> My own pillow.<br /> Deodorant, hair elastics, body wash, toothbrush &amp; toothpaste.</p> <p>Baby:<br /> Coming home outfit in both NB &amp; 0-3 (pretty sure it was just a footed sleeper). They stayed swaddled in a diaper &amp; blankets the entire time.<br /> Blanket<br /> If they were winter babies I would have also packed a hat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502478 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:00:27 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2502478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm adding a tennis ball. At my hospital'hospital's birth class the nurse demonstrated counter pressure using a tennis ball and it was heaven. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502455 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:24:49 +0000 gingerbebe 2502455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me:</p> <p>I wore cheap flip flops into the hospital because I knew I would need them for the shower and didn't feel like packing extra shoes. I also suggest a dark colored towel from home - the hospital towels are so tiny and that first shower is magical. </p> <p>Chapstick<br /> Hair ties/clips/bands/whatever you prefer<br /> Comfy pants, nursing tank, zip up hoodie to cover up<br /> PJs or nightgown and robe (I brought a zip-up duster robe, so it was like a 2 for 1)<br /> Long iphone charger<br /> Eye mask and ear plugs<br /> White/clear Gatorade<br /> Pumping bra<br /> Pillows, blankets, towels for DH<br /> A small makeup kit and brush<br /> Hand cream<br /> Deodorant - so much sweating</p> <p>2-3 outfits for baby in NB and 0-3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502177 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:52:28 +0000 misolee 2502177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I totally procrastinated in packing a bag for my second until I was in active labor and threw something in while having heavy contractions. Who knew this one would come early? </p> <p>All I really wanted was my burts bees Chapstick (I'm obsessed) and after that I just needed yoga pants and nursing tank top and a cardigan on the way home. I forgot most of my toiletries so used what the hospital gave me and what I had on me in my purse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502094 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:48:38 +0000 lovehoneybee 2502094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a planned c-section with my second: </p> <p>Fuzzy Socks<br /> Pillow<br /> Boppy<br /> Blanket (I bought a super soft blanket at CVS for like $10...my favorite blanket ever).<br /> Phone<br /> Camera<br /> Chargers (including an extra long (10ft) charger for my phone)<br /> Sleeping bag for D<br /> Nursing bra<br /> Nursing tank<br /> Robe<br /> Lounge pants<br /> Outfit for baby (I brought a couple)<br /> Toiletries<br /> CHAPSTICK<br /> Hair ties<br /> Headband<br /> Baby book </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2502003 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:43:34 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2502003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: good idea re:outfit choice. </p> <p>@mamabolt: Ah, pillows are the other thing I forgot that I found necessary. I had 4 hospital pillows in my bed so I could get comfy and I had brought my body pillow from home. I would definitely bring my body pillow next time and probably a nursing pillow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501629 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:59:18 +0000 JenGirl 2501629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are the things I actually used<br /> For Me:<br /> - phone and wallet and birth plan<br /> - large heating pad<br /> - hair tie<br /> - gatorade<br /> - something to play music<br /> - Popsicles<br /> - snacks<br /> - dress with easy access for nursing<br /> - camera<br /> - toiletries (including chapstick!)<br /> - fuzzy slippers<br /> - long charging cord/extension cord<br /> - pillow<br /> - champagne<br /> - breastpump (to practice with a LC there at the hospital)<br /> - yoga pants, Tshirt, undies, nursing bra for going home</p> <p>For baby<br /> - 1 newborn footie pajamas<br /> - 1 0-3m footie pajamas<br /> - carseat </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501463 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:39:24 +0000 looch 2501463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A magazine to flip through </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501461 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:39:00 +0000 snowjewelz 2501461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally over packed for my first too (but don't regret it; helped me feel prepared). </p> <p>@mamabolt: Totally agree that these are really the MUST have's! </p> <p>Our hospital literally had EVERYTHING. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501456 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:36:22 +0000 mamabolt 2501456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Extension cord for phone/electronic chargers to reach the bed!<br /> Pillow<br /> Boppy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501403 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:00:46 +0000 Run2shore 2501403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a quick stay (1 night), but I found that wearing my own pj's was a huge comfort. </p> <p>my must haves:<br /> 1) Baby Be Mine Maternity./Nursing Gown: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0106JI2R2?keywords=baby%20be%20mine%20maternity%20nursing%20gown&#038;nodeID=7141123011&#038;qid=1458568669&#038;ref_=sr_1_1&#038;s=apparel&#038;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0106JI2R2?keywords=baby%20be%20mine%20maternity%20nursing%20gown&#038;nodeID=7141123011&#038;qid=1458568669&#038;ref_=sr_1_1&#038;s=apparel&#038;sr=1-1</a><br /> 2) Slippers<br /> 3) robe<br /> 4) bath products and minimal make up to feel refreshed</p> <p>I didnt pack much for the baby and found that the baby didn't really need much - I brought one newborn outfit and one 0-3 just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501370 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:39:31 +0000 Canoli 2501370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Goose: Yes, lip balm. I remember how happy I was to have this with me! I think I brought several tubes just in case.</p> <p>And yes with my first I had an unexpected c section and even my maternity jeans were very uncomfortable to wear home so with my second pregnancy I packed maternity leggings and a loose tunic and was much happier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501367 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:37:48 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2501367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The thing I read on hospital lists that I was glad to have in my bag was lip balm! That's a must have for me. All the breathing in and out made my lips really dry and I was applying it every two seconds. </p> <p>Me: nursing tank and yoga pants<br /> Long phone charger cord<br /> Straw drink cup<br /> Shampoo and conditioner<br /> Hair brush<br /> Nipple cream<br /> Toothbrush and toothpaste</p> <p>Baby:<br /> Diapers<br /> Newborn outfit and 0-3 month outfit<br /> Hat<br /> Socks<br /> Baby blanket<br /> Diapers<br /> Diaper cream</p> <p>I feel I packed pretty sparsely, but I live 15 minutes from the hospital and I ended up getting my sister to bring me nail clippers for my baby's super long nails, prunes, tweezers for me, and some salad. I also wore the hospital gowns the two days and nights I was in there. I had an ubexpected c section and when I got dressed for going home I discovered that clothes were pretty uncomfortable. </p> <p>Must haves for next time: maxi dress, lip balm, straw cup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501362 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:35:15 +0000 ms.line 2501362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I used from my (birth center) bag were my newborn coming home outfit, my toothbrush, a phone charger, and some snacks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501359 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:28:27 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2501359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both times I was in the hospital for like 4 days so while some may think it was over packing I feel it was just right.<br /> Me:<br /> -bath robe<br /> -fuzzy socks<br /> -2 to 3 sets of pj/yoga pants<br /> -2 to 3 tanks<br /> -1 custom hospital gown (given to me as a gift. Super nice for right after the birth but I wore regular clothes the rest of the time.)<br /> -going home outfit<br /> -toiletries (makeup, toothbrush, starightener)<br /> -head phones<br /> -Kindle for Netflix<br /> -pillow<br /> -charger<br /> -the second time I also brought some of my own snacks</p> <p>Baby:<br /> -diapers<br /> -2 to 3 newborn outfits (I suck at changing new born diapers, I get poop everywhere lol)<br /> -2 zero to three month outfits<br /> -blanket<br /> -pacifiers<br /> -going home outfit<br /> -hat<br /> -socks/mittens<br /> -nipple cream.</p> <p>I'm an over packer by nature but considering how long I was in the hospital it was nice to have all that stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-wasis-in-your-hospital-bag#post-2501347 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:21:16 +0000 Canoli 2501347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious what others have packed. With my previous pregnancies I have overpacked and this time I'm trying to be more efficient. What were your must haves? </p>