What Should I Pack

Updated on October 14, 2011
N.0. asks from Mobile, AL
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What should I pack for the baby when I go to the hospital. I remember when I had my son, I packed , what seems like, everything in the house. lol I know that the hospital supplied the diapers & formula & wipes. Is there any thing I should make sure to pack for either me or the new baby?

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X.O.

answers from Chicago on

Slippers
Socks
Nursing cami
button-up sweater
Yoga pants
A comfy robe
Hair brush
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Razor
Make-up if you feel like being a bit glam for your pics
Camera
Laptop/iPad/iPod (whatever you use for music)
2 going home outfits for baby (one newborn size, the other 0-3 mos so either will fit the baby)
Have the carseat installed in the car already

Snacks for hubby or for yourself
Insurance card
ID
Small amount of cash - like under $10

ETA: Chargers for your electronic devices or batteries

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M.C.

answers from Pocatello on

Hair ties
"underpads" for the car ride (good idea to keep in glove box)
chap stick
mints/gum
call list
"Ideal" Birth Plan
insurance information
ID
some cash (for vending machines)
pen
toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
brush/comb
shampoo/conditioner
makeup
Snug Maternity clothes
Pillow (if you like more than one pillow or if you are particular about them)
Pajamas
Nursing Shirt
Slippers or Slipper Socks
nursing pads
camera
cellphone
snacks (esp for dad/couch)
going home outfit for baby and onesies
baby socks
baby blanket/swaddle wrap
CARSEAT
and you might want to throw in a toy or two and snacks for the eldest!

*I also brought a girdle and wore it right after delivery my second time around. It helped IMMENSELY with supporting my back and belly, and reducing the swelling. So, you could consider getting one of those (size it generously, so that it will probably be 1 or 2 sizes larger that what you would have worn pre-pregnancy.

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J.✰.

answers from San Antonio on

I see Queen added it, but PLEASE don't forget your camera battery charger. Phone charger too!

Not sure if it was mentioned, but I needed lanolin when I was in the hospital. If you plan to nurse, have some handy just in case.

And I am addicted to my lip balm. Would be very grumpy/out of place without it.

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D.B.

answers from Charlotte on

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R.J.

answers from Seattle on

I have to 2nd the cash, but I'd increase the amount. I was STARVING after my son was born. Actually went to take him to the cafeteria with me (good thing they have the babies tagged or there'd have been a missing wee one alert!).

*Black* pants (or whatever kind of bottoms you plan on wearing home). You get outfitted in the gihugo king kong hospital diaper style pad (mine were the size of a toaster, approximately). Y'only need those for a few days, but you really don't want to stain your clothes, or realize when you stand up from the wheelchair that you leaked in front from 50-100 people getting into your car, or anyone waiting for you at home. ((Same token, a towel for the front seat)).

Having curly hair, I needed hair stuff with me.

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L.E.

answers from Provo on

Lotion! Hospital air is always too dry for me and for baby. Definitely bring something to occupy your oldest child and snacks for him and Daddy. My husband often got stuck searching for a vending machine because he was there when the cafeteria was closed. A handheld mirror. Good luck!

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