What to pack for the hospital? Look in here for help :)

[airmanssweetie]

Mods, can we maybe get this stickied?

http://pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnanc...cklist-234.htm

and (of course you dont have to take everything on the list, just print out what YOU would like)


* 2 nursing bras (if nursing)
* nursing pads (rather you intend to nurse or not!) -- some hospitals supplies these but i plan to take some just incase!!
* 1 package of maxi pads with wings - Most hospitals supplies these too but I didn't care for them.
* 3-4 pairs of cotton undies - most hospitals also supply the fishnet undies but i also brought my own pair to wear
* maternity outfit to wear home (you may still be swollen)
* 2 pairs of socks
* slippers
* toothbrush & toothpaste
* facial cleansers and special soaps
* hair brush, blow dryer, curling iron
* make up and lip balm
* daddy snacks (non-perishable)
* film & camera or batteries/charger for digital cameras
* portable cd player with headphones - dont forget batteries!
(don't use headphones when baby is in the room)
* magazine or book (bring one for your spouse)
* personal address book with phone numbers
* Cell phone and charger
* Bathrobe
* Ponytail holder
* Lasinoh cream - some hospitals also supply this but just incase they dont.
* Money for snacks etc for spouse
* Laptop and power supply/Kindle/Nook/Ipad/Ipod w/ chargers.





Baby's bag - of course, everything listed below depends on what YOU want to take.

*Going home outfit
*Baby outfits- if you dont want to leave baby in hospital shirt
* Baby wipes - if you would rather not use the wash cloths they have there
*Mittens for babys hands- to keep baby from scratching his/herself
*Receiving blankets - if you'd rather use your own
* Burp cloths
* Socks
*Paci - if you plan/wish to use one. Some hospitals supply them.
*Carseat
* Baby fingernail clippers



If anyone wants to add anything else, let me know and i'll add it

[mbcclady]

I think sticky-ing this would be a great idea!

[Sailors_Wife]

Oh yay, this will come in handy!

[usmcwifex07]

You posted this at the right time!!!! I was just getting ready to repack both bags to make sure I have everything that I want. THANK YOUS!!!

This would be a great sticky!!!!

[my.hero's.mrs]

Wow! I'm definitely not pregnant ... yet! But this is a great list to have on hand. How nice of you to put it all together.

[HisHeart]

This is awesome !!!! Thank you because Idk what to pack

[Casadorra]

This is great!! I never would have remembered half of those things.

[Heather]

Im also going to bring baby nail clippers with me. Both my babies needed their fingernails clipped right away.

[airmanssweetie]

Thanks Heather! I will add it to the list!!

[Heather LB.]

Thanks for posting this. I did the baby's bag but I wasn't so sure about my own bag.