https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 04:40:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202319 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:29:53 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and body spray. I was stinky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202313 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:27:56 +0000 mrskc 1202313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: awww well maybe this time will be different! I would bring stuff for a shower just in case. </p> <p>I loved having my own towel and pillows from home. What about a change of clothes and sweater/jacket for DH? camera, chargers, hair brush, hair ties, snacks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202310 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:27:16 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Adding:<br /> Nipple cream<br /> Hair ties and bobby pins<br /> Chap stick<br /> Camcorder<br /> Camera and charger<br /> Phone chargers<br /> Tablet<br /> Warm blanket and pillows from home<br /> Slippers<br /> Snacks (I ate all my snacks last time. So glad I brought them)<br /> Pads<br /> Possibly button up PJs<br /> Money<br /> Change of clothes for DH </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202302 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:26:37 +0000 lovehoneybee 1202302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chap stick, socks, and hair bands. And a headband...I didn't bring one and I desperately wished I had...my bangs were just short enough to keep falling out of the bun and long enough to annoy me :)</p> <p>Camera, water bottle, sleeping bag and snacks for D. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202289 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:24:00 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Am I the only one who was in so much pain they couldn't take a shower? The day we left the hospital, I was in so much pain I cried every time I moved. Forget showering or trying to blow dry my hair! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202275 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:20:43 +0000 lamariniere 1202275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: yeah, that's what I meant by toiletries: toothbrush, skin care items, contacts if you wear them, stuff like that. Makeup is totally not on my radar for childbirth ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202232 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:10:50 +0000 MsMini 1202232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My toiletry bag (makeup), blow dryer, round brush and straightener were major for me! As well, nice nursing friendly PJ's (I only wore the hospital gown for about 8 hours post c-section, then I was in my own clothes) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202213 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:07:17 +0000 shinymama 1202213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: Yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202209 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:05:54 +0000 shopaholic 1202209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Things I was glad to have with me:</p> <p>- Camera, phone &amp; chargers<br /> - Nice smelling body wash and shampoo/conditioner<br /> - Shower flip flops<br /> - Boppy<br /> - Nursing tanks<br /> - Pajamas (button-up style)<br /> - Chapstick<br /> - Snacks &amp; coconut water<br /> - Extra folding bag<br /> - A&amp;A blankets</p> <p>DD wouldn't sleep at night, so forget anything to read or relax. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202192 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:01:55 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I will bring a tooth brush/paste and facial cleansing wipes, but I think that's it. I brought makeup last time, but I was so sore and exhausted I wasn't even remotely interested in making myself look decent! If I can shower I will use DH' shampoo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202191 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:01:48 +0000 sweetooth 1202191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This reminds me...I really need to stop procrastinating and pack my hospital bag already! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202169 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:58:35 +0000 jedeve 1202169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I used a thing, haha. Except, I suppose:</p> <p>Sweater<br /> Sweats<br /> Ipad<br /> Makeup/toiletries/toothbrush<br /> Hat<br /> Powerbars<br /> Eyemask (sleep when you can!)<br /> Going home outfit<br /> Maternity jeans</p> <p>Wish I had packed:<br /> nursing tanks/bras</p> <p>Didn't use:<br /> Clothes - they kept the hospital warm so the one time I dressed him he was overheated. He just stayed in their blanket the whole time.<br /> Regular tank tops - Too engorged to get my boobs out!<br /> Nursing pads<br /> Underwear<br /> Magazines<br /> Money (I don't think DH ate for two days)<br /> Pillows<br /> Socks<br /> DH's swimsuit for the tub </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202153 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:56:12 +0000 MoonMoon 1202153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Phone/charger, camera, flip flops, toothbrush/toothpaste, snacks, and a pin or headband for my hair. I ended up being very minimalist, loved the hospital gowns, and live 1.5 miles from the hospital so I knew I could send my husband or mom to fetch anything I'd need!</p> <p>One thing I regret its not packing a slightly more special going home outfit for my baby-he ended up going home in a sleep sack over a onesie! =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202143 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:54:56 +0000 edelweiss 1202143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i brought so, so much stuff and hardly needed any of it. the most important things were comfy clothes for me and the baby to go home in, which are both on your list. a camera i guess? i didn't even use that! my husband took pictures with his phone. i think i packed snacks, but didn't eat them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202141 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:54:27 +0000 Foodnerd81 1202141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nursing tank and loose yoga pants to wear home.<br /> Nb and 0-3 outfits (she for into nb but nice to have both)<br /> Big cup with straw for water<br /> Chap stick!<br /> Flip flops for walking around and showering<br /> Hair ties and hair band<br /> Toiletries- my hospital only gave soap, so it was nice to have my preferred shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, tooth brush and paste.<br /> Face wipes / makeup remover wipes<br /> Full size towel from home. Hospital ones were tiny and scratchy. </p> <p>Extension cord for chargers! So helpful to have the phone charging in my bed. </p> <p>I think that's everything I actually used. I totally overpacked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202124 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:51:47 +0000 lamariniere 1202124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nipple cream, nail file for baby, mittens so baby doesn't scratch herself, pads?, camera!</p> <p>I assume you have toiletries for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202123 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:51:46 +0000 HLK208 1202123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chapstick<br /> Make-up, blow dryer (I packed these on the day of)<br /> Clothes for DH<br /> Snacks (I packed power bars) and gum </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202122 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:51:42 +0000 lilyann 1202122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved having a robe to throw on when visitors came. I also brought a baby book for footprints, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202120 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:51:28 +0000 lawbee11 1202120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought cheap flip flops to wear in the shower. Maybe slippers? Camera? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202116 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:50:35 +0000 pinkb 1202116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only add my pillow, shampoo, and chap stick. I had to have chap stick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202114 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:50:21 +0000 Espion 1202114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pillows and snacks were my must haves. I also brought my own toiletries for when I showered. Made me feel more like myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202101 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:48:31 +0000 Smurfette 1202101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: We kept a last minute list on the suitcase, so we wouldn't forget anything. It worked cause we almost forgot the camera! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202099 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:47:57 +0000 autumnlove 1202099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had GD so I brought celebration snacks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202098 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:47:44 +0000 Adira 1202098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's what I brought and actually used:</p> <p>Nursing Tank<br /> Yoga Pants<br /> Sweater<br /> Socks<br /> Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap<br /> Comb<br /> Makeup<br /> Hair elastics<br /> Phone &amp; phone charger<br /> Media Player &amp; charger (I don't have a smartphone)<br /> Camera &amp; extra battery<br /> Book<br /> Water bottle<br /> NB sleeper<br /> Baby blanket<br /> Money </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202095 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:47:17 +0000 Mrsjets 1202095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food! I wish I brought snacks for both me and DH.</p> <p>My hospital provides almost everything for baby, but if you want to use disposable wipes you have to bring them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202093 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:46:21 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: darn, I wish we had extra chargers. I feel like that will be an easy thing to forget on D day!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202087 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:45:24 +0000 singingbee 1202087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ponytail holders. I had long hair when I delivered and I wanted my hair up. Also, maybe a sweatshirt or sweater for others if they get cold. I was really hot after I delivered and my poor husband was freezing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202074 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:43:20 +0000 Smurfette 1202074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cash for DH for the vending machine<br /> Phone Charges<br /> Ipad<br /> Hair dryer (lord it felt so good to wash my hair the next morning) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-must-haves-in-your-hospital-bag#post-1202066 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:40:51 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1202066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe I'm having a brain fart, but I can't for the life of me remember what I really needed when I was at the hospital with DD #1. I remember we totally overpacked (DH had to take two trips to the car). I also remember she didn't fit in any of the NB clothes we brought so she left the hospital in a preemie hospital t-shirt and weird sweats.</p> <p>I'm packing my bag for this baby and all I have is:<br /> Nursing tank<br /> Nursing bra<br /> Sweats<br /> Baby blanket<br /> 2 baby hats (1 cotton and 1 wool blend, depending on weather)<br /> 2 NB sleepers<br /> 2 NB onesies<br /> Warm baby booties<br /> Shampoo for DH</p> <p>Ummmm....that seems like nothing. What the heck am I missing? </p>