My Hospital Bag
I drastically over packed 1st time round! And I packed the WRONG stuff! My poor hubby wound up moving stuff back and forth between hospital and house (I had Jack on a Bank Holiday Weekend so I was there from Thu night to Mon morn...)
2nd time I still took more than I needed for even a 1 night stay.
3rd time, I'm going minimalist! I'm planning on a holdall or small overnight case for me, and a well packed change bag for baby. If I can't fit it into 2 bags, I don't need it!
MeClothes 1 pair of PJs, lightweight coz the hosp is REALLY warm, and dark incase of (blush) leakage... 1 pair slippersocks, because I feel I should wear something padding round the ward. A pack of BIG knickers, also dark fabric A nursing bra Something comfy (Maternity jeans & lose top good for breastfeeding) to come home in Hygene Maternity pads Toiletries bag packd for overnight stay (basics in mini-bottles) 1 pack disposable breast pads (I have washable ones for home) & Breast Shields (to sooth, shape nipples, and catch milk drips) Mummy Survival Kit Lemonade (no added sugar, od'd on sugar n caffeen last time and could not sleep!) Chocolate! Smartphone & charger |
Baby:Clothes 2 Sleep suits 4 vests 1 lovely going home out fit! Hat Baby Cleanliness 1 pack disposable new born nappies (cloth nappies at home) 1 pack nappy sacks 1 bag of cotton wool Nursing cloth/muslin square (for spit/sick) Trip Home (stays in the car until home-time) CAR SEAT! Blanket Coat Husband:Daddy Survival Kit Spare shirt Phone, charger & credit. Call list! |