Hospital Bag
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Packing Bag
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on May 28, 2010
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I am 34 weeks pregnant and figure I should probably get my hospital bag together. What all should I pack for myself and my new baby?
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- When my water broke (2 weeks early) my hubby was out of state golfing!!! My mom was at my house and she said "where's you bag...?" I was like...."uh...not packed yet...
- my answer: What I packed: camera and battery charger cell phone 2 zip front nightgowns 3 pair of cotton panties my pillow and boppy my pads deodorant, toot...
- def get your bag ready now, you will feel so much better once you do. you got great lists here... im gonna tell you what nobody but a good friend would tell you, (mine...
When Did You...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 6, 2011
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Pack your hospital bag in preparation for the big day?
I am just coming up on 32 weeks, and thinking of getting started! I LOVE to pack! (HATE unpacking, but LOVE...
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- That would as we were leaving for the hospital. Couldn't find the list of things to bring (gave up after searching for 20 minutes), threw a few things in a bag and wen...
- I'm like you...going to pack early. I have a C section scheduled for March 1, and plan to pack at least 2 weeks beforehand. I made a list already, just in case. ...
- The night before. Im a little superstitious. :)
What to Pack?
Asked by B.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 28, 2006
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Hello! I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and am starting to get some things together for my hospital bag. What are some things you ladies could not live without while...
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- Congrats B.!! I have 2 girls, 5 years old and 6 weeks old. I know the excitement that your talking about!! When it comes to packing for the hospital make sure that you...
- I definitely suggest bringing snacks for you and your hubby... breast pads/nursing bra/nursing top/few pairs of undies/change of clothes for your hubby too. Outfit fo...
- Chapstick is a must. And snacks. They won't give you any if you're in labor, but I was glad I brought some for me & my hubby. (I know, I know... you'r eNOT suppos...
What Did You...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 6, 2011
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Pack in your hospital bag?
This is in follow up to my last question about when you packed your hospital bag...
I know there are lots of online lists, etc., and...
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- I am a serious germaphobe and having to 'live' in a hospital room almost killed me with anxiety - luckily for me we live less than 2 mins from the hospital so I didnt ...
- The 1st time I regretted not packing hand lotion, hair elastics, and chapstick. Something about giving birth, being in the hospital dried my lips out terribly. I'm n...
- Toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, 1 change of clothes real loose, wore bela bands so used that at a bra till I could get a nursing bra, a blanke...
What to Bring to the Hospital?
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on August 18, 2008
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Hey Mamas!
I wanted to get ideas from everyone regarding what you brought to the hospital. I've done some research online and all the lists/suggestions have you pac...
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- If you're a reader, bring a few books. Movies are also a nice way to pass the time. I had a C-section and my hubby was at work all day for the 4 days I was in the hosp...
- B., I took a maternity t-shirt to wear over my hospital gown to help keep it closed up in the back. The first time I delivered I brought a bathrobe and never even ...
- I was two weeks early with my son, and my husband packed my bag while I was taking a shower to make contractions more comfortable. As a guy, he did pretty well! Basi...
Advice Needed
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on April 21, 2008
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What items did you feel you wanted or where must haves in your bag to the hospital? I am packing my bag and I am at a loss of what i really need.
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- consider bringing 2 bags depending on the room situation in the hospital. that is will you be in a delivery room then recovery/post part. Some hosp. leave you in one. ...
- It is true - I packed way more than I needed. My favorite thing I brought was my favorite blanket to put over top of the hospital ones (so it didn't get stained etc.)...
- I brought quite a few pillows from home and didn't regret it at all!! Now, all the "other stuff" I could have done without. I brought nursing bras which you will wan...
The Bag You Bring to the Hospital When You Go into Labor, What Should Be Added?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2010
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My only daughter is having her first baby in a few weeks and for her baby shower I would like to give her the bag she will be taking with her to the hospital when she ...
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- I was always told lip balm and hard candy. The balm was great, but I didn't have time for the candy. Entertainment books for her to read, or keep busy while the baby...
- I would also add some inexpensive shower shoes that she can throw away when she leaves (I don't even want to think about what is in the floor in the bath/shower in a h...
- Extra water bottles and maybe some granola bars. Though the docs/nurses won't want her to eat solid food immediately after a C-Section. But I remember after both my ch...
Postpartum Necessities
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on May 14, 2010
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Hello again Mama's
I was wondering, as we approach or 37th week of pregnancy, what items were absolute must-haves for the first few weeks after baby?
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- Okay, so I'm going to be honest here and tell you all the stuff that no one ever properly conveyed to me!! It's a little gross, but it's true!! I am SOOO with Liza ...
- other mom's have great advice below so I'm only adding what is different... a sign on the front door that say's 'new baby in the house please don't knock or ring doorb...
- As I am going through this now (and have no time to read the rest of the comments) Pads, lots...lol Ibuprofen/Tylenol on hand. And enough of your basic baby needs for ...
Bringing Home Baby Outfit
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 22, 2010
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What type of outfit did you use to bring your baby home from the hospital? Size, style, etc? Should I bring a preemie and a newborn outfit just in case? It will be ...
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- My 1st was born in Dec and the outfit we brough was huge on her (she was born 6lbs 12 oz) Our 2nd is due this dec and we are going to bring one preemie outfit and one ...
- I had four winter babies and we loved the car seat covers! The bring your baby home outfit can be simple or fancy---the only ones who will care are the adults!!!! Th...
- we just used a basic cotton sleeper, and the beanie the hospital gave us. No skirted nightie--it won't work in the carseat 5-point harness. You can easily tuck a bla...
Is It Too Soon to Get Ready for Baby?
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on March 2, 2009
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Okay, so, a discussion my husband and I are frequently having is it's too soon to get things ready for the arrival of our son (our first baby) due May 14th. He thinks ...
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- Honey, you are NESTING. It's completely natural for you to want to get everything ready for the baby. What harm does it do to set the swing up early? You are excited!...
- A due date is just a ballpark. Both of my kids were born two weeks early. They don't usually arrive on the day that the doctor says they should, they have a mind of th...
- N.: Congratulations! Reading between the lines here, it sounds as if you've entered the "nesting" phase of pregnancy, just a little sooner than some women. This i...
