What was in your hospital bag?

[everyrose]

Hi everyone,

Hope you can help - looking for some advice. I don't want to overpack, but I don't want to miss anything important. Can you tell me what you had in your hospital bag when you were pregnant? What did you actually use? Anything you wished you had with you?

Thanks in advance.

[anonymouseuser]

Hi Everyrose,

It is hard not to overpack! I wouldn’t worry too much! But the things I was really pleased I had were;

- lip balm

- snacks!

- comfy loose clothes for in case you end up staying in hospital and for going home. A couple of outfits was fine for me

- a pillow from home

- a warm suit for baby when we left hospital

- breast pads

- phone charger!

We forgot to have any cash and it’s probably ok now but was a bit annoying for quick hospital shop trips and parking.

I’m not sure we were very organised so other parents may be able to offer more help! What have you got so far?

[everyrose in reply to anonymouseuser]

Thank you! This sounds good. Were you able to eat during labour? Were there any restrictions on what you could have?

[anonymouseuser in reply to everyrose]

Hi, I don’t think there was restrictions but I can’t really remember. I ended up having a c-section and at this point they limited food and drink. I was in hospital for a bit after giving birth and this is where snacks came in handy!

[MumofT185 in reply to anonymouseuser]

Yes 100% take some food with you if you have to be in for a few days!

[Babypigeon Community Ambassador]

Hi I was in hospital for 8 days with my little one so had to send home for more but the main things I packed a bag for me and a bag for my little one

Mine : underwear, night dresses with buttons x3(had to get more but this was planning on being out asap),hot water bottle, magazines,phone charger,toiletries, clothes to go home in loose and comfortable, slippers,lip balm, breast pad, maternity pads, dressing gown,hairband,pillow,towels. Any medication you maybe on.As you can see I took everything but the kitchen sink but I used it all.

And then for little one

A few baby grows, blankets, nappies, cotton wool balls, a hat( the hospital did give us one but it got dirty) and don't forget to have your car seat ready to be brought into the hospital in your last day as the midwife normally wants to see it before your discharged.

Hope this helps 😊

[everyrose in reply to Babypigeon]

Wow - it sounds like you were really well prepared! V useful list - thanks. And the car seat is a great tip.

Sorry to hear you were in hospital so long. Hope all is okay now?

[Babypigeon Community Ambassador in reply to everyrose]

Thank you. Yes all good now she just didn't want to feed. But now she eats for England Lol. All can can say is if you do stay in longer than you want don't worry my hositpal were great all the midwives are so helpful and its the best place to be to make sure you go home ready and all is ok. when is your baby due?? Do you know what your having or are you keeping it a surprise?

[everyrose in reply to Babypigeon]

Glad to hear it was a good experience.

Not due for ages yet, but like to think ahead. Definitely keeping it a surprise

[Babypigeon Community Ambassador in reply to everyrose]

I am the same I had brought everything I needed in the January little one was due till July 🤣, I did hold off packing the hospital bag until May but I unpacked it and repacked it so many times but at least I knew I had what I needed. Good luck for when little one arrives and if you need anything else let us know. X