https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:32:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77664 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:16:13 +0000 cupcakemama 77664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be a downer - maternity pads. A crate of them! Pack what you think you will need and then throw in another pack. And have a good supply at home! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77561 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:32:23 +0000 obxwife 77561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Good idea!! Thanks :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77560 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:11 +0000 heffalump 77560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: If you don't have the baby book yet you can ask them to do it on some card stock or a piece of paper and glue it in the book after you get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77557 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:29:16 +0000 obxwife 77557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Oh shoot! I don't have a baby book yet! I need to look for one ASAP. I do have a couple of outfits set aside to bring with for LO to come home in, depending on how big the little guy is. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77476 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:38:08 +0000 heffalump 77476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed a lot of things I didn't need. I stayed in my gown the entire time, no sense in getting my clothes all gross and bloody! And I didn't put makeup on, I just didn't care, even for pictures. I had books, but no time to read. If I had any free time it was spent relaxing or napping. But there wasn't much of that. </p> <p>Do you have a coming home outfit for LO? And I brought her baby book so they could put her footprints in it. We also started filling it out while we were there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77474 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:33:53 +0000 MegWag 77474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: and @obxwife: Totally! I'm constantly grateful for the National Health Service here. Not having to worry about co-pays and billing makes having a baby so much less stressful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77446 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:12:34 +0000 Mrsbells 77446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MegWag: considering the cost of a hospital birth in the US, I think I prefer to England hospitals, even though they dont give you as many freebies, atleast you wont have a bill of thousands and dollars/pounds afterwards. I'd much rather bring my own ice and know the NHS is paying for everying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77441 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:03:41 +0000 Rosie Girl 77441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: I know! I am getting induced on Wed, I can't wait to finally meet DD! I brought that stuff the first time, but didn't use it at all. I didn't want to ruin my stuff, and there is a lot of blood! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77429 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:55:43 +0000 obxwife 77429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rosie Girl: 5 Days?! So exciting! I'm thinking of leaving the towels at home now, just using theirs and my sister said the same about underwear. </p> <p>@MegWag: Wow, ICE? That's crazy! But like you said, if insurance is covering you 100% - you're lucky. My old insurance did but my new insurance is 80-20. I had to pay $500 towards my bill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77419 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:41:31 +0000 MegWag 77419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't help but feel slightly jealous when I read all of the stuff that the hospital provides in the US... They hardly provide anything here in the UK. No diapers for the baby, no pads for mom, nothing. We've even been instructed to bring our own ice! Seriously... there's some new policy that the ice machines weren't hygenic so they aren't allowed to have one. I feel like I'm going to end up packing to move in, when we're leaving just 8 hours after I give birth anyway!<br /> ...But then I remember that it all comes out of insurance and I'd rather have the baby for free than some freebies from the hospital :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77395 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:09:13 +0000 Rosie Girl 77395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since this is my second, I have an idea of what I actually need and will use, which is nice! Our bag includes:</p> <p>Comfy pants<br /> Nursing tank<br /> Nursing bra<br /> Boy short underwear (although I will prob just end up using the hospitals so not to ruin mine!)<br /> Zip up sweater<br /> Socks<br /> Slippers<br /> Travel size bathroom essentials (I haven't even bought pads because the hospital gives them to you, and I am hoping to get enough to last me until I need the smaller ones. )</p> <p>For DH I packed him sweats, sweatshirt, underwear, shirts, socks. </p> <p>For baby I only packed a hat and the outfit to bring her home in. They supply all the diapers and wipes and outfit while in the hospital. </p> <p>I will just use the hospitals towels because you bleed so much, I don't want to ruin any of mine. </p> <p>I only have 5 days less, so I am all ready! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77389 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:02:14 +0000 tequiero21 77389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i need to come back to this. i have to find my duffel bag and then i'll start packing! i have 6 weeks (or less???) left.... i need to get started! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77378 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:49:23 +0000 banana 77378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I way overpacked my hospital bag. I don't think I used half the things i packed. Besides my toiletries and undergarments, I would say that the one item I used on a daily basis is my robe. My friend bought me a robe from victoria's secret (super soft and comfy) and used it 24/7 during my hospital stay. It's the first thing on my hospital bag list for baby #2. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77330 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:53:02 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 77330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to work on my post for this over the weekend! One tip our childbirth instructor gave us was to pack colored or printed linens and towels because all of the hospital stuff is white and you don't want them thinking it's theirs and taking it with the other laundry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77328 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:47:06 +0000 obxwife 77328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tina: Thanks!! We're very excited. Like you said, it's the last thing we'll experience as "newlyweds" really, we'll have an infant come our 2 year anniversary. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77308 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:21:50 +0000 mrsjyw 77308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: OMG OMG OMG OMG TOTALLY FREAKING OUT YAYYYY </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77301 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:19:53 +0000 obxwife 77301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Hopefully LESS than 6 days!! Hahaha, Baby T - we're waiting for you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77300 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:19:43 +0000 mrs. wagon 77300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: yay!! I just wanted to say ENJOY... even though it's of course painful and crazy, I thoroughly enjoyed the process and it's the last time you and your partner will go through something together ALONE! Aside from all the pain and discomfort, it was an amazing bonding time and we still look back on it fondly. Whenever we have our next baby, it will be just as exciting, but nothing's like that first time!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77299 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:18:49 +0000 mrsjyw 77299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: no help here... BUT IM SO EXCITED HOAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! OMG OMG OMG 6 days!!!!!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77279 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:59:40 +0000 obxwife 77279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah yes! @yoursilverlining: UNDIES!! haha, they are packed as well. And so is the camera with a charged battery. I also have some breast pads too I didn't add on my list above.</p> <p>Husband will also pack a small bag with some overnight clothes for him (if he stays overnight) and some snacks and drinks for himself as well. </p> <p>Sounds like the hospital should have everything we need but I guess I'm just excited and prepared to go!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77264 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:17:41 +0000 yoursilverlining 77264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although its not on your list, I'm sure its a given: undies.</p> <p>What about some snacks? If your L/D room will have a TV/DVD/stereo, what about your favorite movies and cds/ipod playlist? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77263 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:11:02 +0000 looch 77263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a list of 52 items, something like that. I used less than a quarter of the stuff.</p> <p>LABOR:<br /> non slip socks, 2 pr: did not use<br /> massage ball: did not use<br /> slippers: did not use<br /> bathing suits for water tub: did not use<br /> water bottle: did not use, but used for hospital stay<br /> snacks (granola bars, bags of nuts, dried fruit, ginger tea): did not use until after labor, all of a sudden I was starving<br /> hairclips: did not use<br /> massage oil: did not use<br /> soft headbands: did not use<br /> toiletries: did not use during labor but used during hospital stay</p> <p>HOSPITAL (will be there at least 4 days, 5 if C-section)<br /> Baby satellite bag packed with:<br /> small onesies: did not use<br /> socks, hat: used on the way home<br /> blanket: did not use<br /> boppy: did not use<br /> pacifier: did not use, it is too big<br /> sleepers, 2: used one on the way home<br /> swaddle blanket: did not use<br /> car seat: used on the way home<br /> going home outfit: did not use</p> <p>General bag for me<br /> nursing bra, 2: used one<br /> nursing tank, 2: used one<br /> compression stockings: did not use, hospital provided<br /> breast pads: did not use, hospital provided<br /> socks : used one pair, otherwise barefoot, as I was warm<br /> slippers: used<br /> shower flip flops:used<br /> robe: did not use, hospital provided<br /> nursing top, gown: used<br /> underwear: did not use<br /> pads: did not use, hospital provided<br /> yoga pants: did not use<br /> hoodie: did not use, I was too warm!<br /> pen: used<br /> notebook: used<br /> baby book: did not use<br /> pump: did not use, used hospital pump<br /> nipple shield: did not use, but we tried one the hospital provided, G would have none of it<br /> nipple cream: did not use, hospital provided</p> <p>I didn't have the energy to use my laptop, so DH didn't bring it, but I did use my cell phone for Skype calls and some emails. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77255 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000 mrs. wagon 77255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really depends on what kind of person you are, but I ended up using very little in my VERY prepared hospital bag. The things I did end up using (or sending Rob Sr. home for) were:</p> <p>Laptop and charger<br /> Cell phone and charger<br /> Camera and charger<br /> Change of clothes (maternity clothes only!) to go home in<br /> Nice nightgown and robe for days 2 and 3<br /> Makeup and brushes, other toiletries (contact stuff!)<br /> Extra hair elastics<br /> Boppy pillow<br /> Baby's going home outfit (I brought both newborn size and 0-3 month size)<br /> Snacks for Rob Sr.<br /> Hospital pre-registration forms<br /> Nursing bra<br /> Change of clothes and toiletries for Rob Sr.</p> <p>Things I didn't use:<br /> Focal point picture<br /> Back massager<br /> change for vending machines / payphones<br /> slippers (I just wore the slipper socks they gave me)<br /> sleep nursing bra (I didn't like it, I need more support)<br /> headband<br /> sugar-free candy (I just drank fluids)</p> <p>I brought my own pillow and used it but I could have gone without-- it was big and annoying to carry around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77254 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:58:39 +0000 Mrsbells 77254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I printed a copy of the checklist posted by Mrs bee, so I'm working my way down that list. So far I have</p> <p>Travel size deoderant<br /> Toothpaste<br /> Toothbrush<br /> bar of dove soap<br /> Slippers<br /> 2 Hospital type Gowns<br /> lanisoh lanolin<br /> Towel<br /> I plan to add baby clothes, baby blanket and a few other things to my hospital bag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77253 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:58:18 +0000 Rubies 77253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long are you expected to be in the hospital, a week? LOL, just kidding. I totally packed as you did but to be honest, I was in so much pain after delivery that I was in no position to change into my normal clothes (until we left the hospital), I had no energy to put on makeup, and the hospital staff insisted I use their towels because they didn't want me to ruin MY towels from all the blood! </p> <p>Like I said, I pretty much packed as you did but in reality, all I needed/wanted was my toothbrush, a hair elastic, a giant cotton t-shirt, and socks/slippers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-hospital-bag#post-77240 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:49:28 +0000 obxwife 77240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few friends and I were talking on twitter the other day about what to pack to bring to the hospital when we go into labor. As of right now, I'm packing like I would for a weekend getaway. </p> <p>So far, I have:<br /> -2 nursing bras<br /> -2 nursing tank tops<br /> -1 zip front hooded sweatshirt<br /> -2 pairs of comfy sweatpants<br /> -slippers<br /> -bathroom essentials, all travel size<br /> -brushes/makeup (have to look pretty for all the pictures!)<br /> -extra large pads<br /> -cell phone charger<br /> -chapstick<br /> -laptop/charger<br /> -towel/washcloth<br /> -flipflops<br /> and my favorite blanket</p> <p>Not to mention, we have the diaper bag all ready to go too even though we're sure we'll get plenty of goodies at the hospital. Some women say to pack nothing and some pack like they're going away for a week!</p> <p>What did/do you plan to pack?? What am I forgetting! </p>