Question

I packed my hospital bag but i cant help feeling like i am missing something. What was in your hospital bag?  

Answer 1

Comfy pjs, comfy clothes, brush, the hospital has most everything.  

Answer 2

Shampoo and conditioner tooth brush tooth paste

Answer 3

Way too much and i didnt use any of it! Lol With everything going on i would try to pack as little as possible. (Toothbrush, charger, socks (i used the hospitals) , a change of clothes for when you leave, maybe a robe if you’re feeling good enough to change out of their robes after birth, pillow and blanket for yourself or whoever is with you, going home outfit for baby, dry shampoo. delivered at Edwards and they gave me everything i needed for myself and baby until we left!  

Answer 4

Oh and we packed our own snacks!  

Answer 5

Make sure you have lip balm. My lips got really dry since they wouldn't let me drink anything. warm socks, I cant stand when my feet are cold lol

Answer 6

Big fluffy robe, comfy clothes, hair brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, extension chord for chargers, TONS of chapstick, hair ties, and slipper socks.  

Answer 7

Phone charger with a long cord!  

Answer 8

Phone charger with a long cord, charging block, socks, nursing tops, comfortable PJs, snacks, chapstick

Answer 9

Pads! The pads they give is like a damn pillow.  

Comments

Agreed! I brought my own Always diapers and are so happy I did!  

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The always underwear were my best friend! I felt way more secure and comfortable in them than the mesh panties!  

Answer 10

Snacks. I was starving after

Answer 11

Velcro swaddle  

Answer 12

Pen and notepad

Answer 13

Flip flops!  

Answer 14

Nipple sore cream  

Comments

@esthonia1914 i forgot to pack that thanks!  

Answer 15

A nicer outfit for yourself if you are doing photos in the hospital. I was in sweats and a nursing tank with my first because I wasn’t thinking I would be in the pictures.  

Comments

They aren't allowing the bella baby photographer right now. ☹

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@champion17 unfortunately, I don’t think photos are happening at this time. Unless you take a few yourself.  

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@pissed ah I didn’t even think about that.  

Answer 16

Chapstick and socks and phone charger

Answer 17

Boppy pillow, shoes that will fit over swollen feet when you leave, chapstick, phone charger

Answer 18

An extension cord! My cousin suggested it and she was right! There were no outlets close to the hospital bed!  

Comments

Definitely this!  

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@verleneverlie oooo adding this to my list lol

Answer 19

Mints, snacks

Answer 20

Loose comfy nightgowns from amazon, snack box, 10 ft charging cord, comfy slippers! Hardly bringing any clothes for myself. Basically cute going home outfits for me and baby .  

Answer 21

I was just having a baby a Edward 7 weeks ago. Took 1 nursing bra, change of clothes, phone charger, chapstick, hair tie, snacks, 1 baby outfit, nipple cream, and the baby's carseat.  

Answer 22

A deck of cards! Things moved very slowly for me and my husband and I were SO bored!  

Answer 23

Mini bottles of my own soaps and shampoos, nursing bra that I didn’t even wear  nice robe, fuzzy socks with grippies, own towel (theirs are small and scratchy so it was nice to have something comfy for first shower), comfy going home outfit for self and a couple different sizes of going home outfit for baby Incase she was bigger or smaller, I brought just my everyday makeup because it makes me feel more human for going home, chapstick, own roll of toilet paper that was super soft (was a suggestion from a family member and probably would’ve been great if I hadn’t had a c section anyways ‍♀️) they have everything for baby and nipple creams ect and I spent majority of the time in the hospital robe since I had a bunch of ivs in I couldn’t get my clothes on over them.  

Answer 24

Bath towel, travel sized toiletries and flip flops for the shower!  

Answer 25

I had a completely unplanned emergency csection at Prentice in March and only carried in my phone and had my husband run to the car to grab my charger. They provided me with everything else. Our son stayed in the NICU at Luries but I’d bring a boppy, robe, and nursing bra as well for those first few days. I feel like new moms tend to super over pack (nesting at its finest) but I just wanted to say that somehow I managed just fine when I had no choice going home to pack and all I had was my cell phone!  

Answer 26

They don’t allow food to be brought in so pick a few of your favorite snacks ! I took my yeti cup to keep that ice and water nice and cold it was helpful. Sandals for shower a robe or your own outfit for after shower I suggest a nursing gown. I brought my own blanket best thing ever. And everything you would want to travel with pretty much like hair brush toothbrush etc. Oh and boopy was very helpful for nursing  

Answer 27

Hair ties, chapstick, flip flops or slippers, extension cord for phone charger incase there isn't an outlet close to the bed. And basic toiletries

Answer 28

I packed soooo much I never even used. Seriously I used 2 changes of clothes, a robe, chapstick, hair ties, headband, and comfy socks. And had a full bag packed for baby. used 2 outfits, one blanket, the boppy, a paci.  

Answer 29

Had 3rd baby 7 months ago I say Chapstick, hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, and face wipes in case you end up having to stay in bed. Extra long cord phone charger. And slippers or comfy slip on shoes to wear around. I brought my own small blanket because I was there for a few days before I had him.  

Answer 30

Change of clothes! I hated wearing the hospital gowns. Clothes for the baby. Shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc. nipple cream, nursing bra, iPad, cards, games, make up, any props or outfits for new born pics, slippers, phone charger.  

Answer 31

I’m currently packing mine . delivering at Edwards on June 16, I overpack but that’s just my nature lol i have a long list I can send you . browse it for ideas lol

Comments

I delivered there 2 years ago as well So I know what I actually used . as a reference

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@agro70 im due in july and i started packing my youndest is 6 and i dont rember what i packed for him. If all goes we i dont thing ill be there for more then a day with this whole thing going on ive heard of pple gettong sent gome the next day. Will they even let me shower? I feel like i over packed bit also feel like i am forget stuff

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@swordsman7 yah I know I over packed but it makes me feel better having the stuff if I want it . I’m having a repeat csection so I’ll be there at least the 48 hours but yah I heard 24 hrs for vaginal births if everything is okay . last birth I couldn’t even get up the first day bc of the amount of bleeding (sry tmi) so I dno what this time will be like . so I’m packing for 3 days just in case .  

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@agro70 very true rather have it and not need it then not have it and need it. good luck Hopefully everything goes good for you

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@swordsman7 exactly my thoughts! Thank you, you as well!  

Answer 32

Extension cord

Answer 33

A bunch but lotion, chap stick and slippers for sure.  

Answer 34

Phone numbers. but that was 21 years ago, lol

Answer 35

Shower shoes!  

Answer 36

My own pillow!  

Answer 37

Did you pack a pretty robe? And maybe your own comfy night gown. It's better than wearing the ugly hospital gowns, especially in photos.  

Comments

@electrolytic Rosa i did not thank you!  

Answer 38

Comfy robe, nursing nightgown (if you plan to breastfeed), blanket, definitely your own pads.