Apr 09 2009
Hospital Packing Checklist
Packing for the Hospital Checklist
What a wonderful way to nurture your nesting instinct! Packing for the hospital is a wonderful sign of things to come. A woman’s birthing experience is as unique as her baby. What is important for one expectant mother may not have meaning for another. As you pack, think of what makes you comfortable and what is most important to you. Most likely in all the excitement, you won’t touch half of the things you bring to the hospital. But when you reach for that one thing that sounds perfect to you, you certainly want it to be there!
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Pack for the Hospital:
* Baby Book
* Back Massager and Oils or Lotions
* Bathrobe
* Birth Plan
* Booties for Baby
* Bottled Juice
* Camera and Extra Batteries
* Car Seat that is Pre-Installed
* Cell Phone and Charger if Allowed
* Change for Vending Machines
* Chapstick
* Comb/Brush/Hair Products
* Comfortable 6 Month Maternity Clothes for Trip Home
* Comfortable Lounging Outfit
* Contacts or Glasses
* Deodorant
* Extra Clothes for Dad
* Extra Pillows
* Gown to Wear During Birth to Throw Away Later
* Hair Bands to Pull Back Hair
* Birthing Ball if the Hospital does not Have One
* Hair Dryer
* Health Insurance Card
* If Cold, Car Seat Bunting
* Makeup
* Money for Cafeteria Food
* Mouthwash
* Music CD’s and Player
* Notebook and Paper
* Nursing Bra Pads
* Nursing Bras
* Object to Focus on During Labor
* Pediatrician’s Phone Number
* Phone List and Pre-Paid Calling Card
* Pillows from Home
* Prescription Medication
* Receiving Blanket for Trip Home
* Several Pairs Loose Fitting Underwear
* Shampoo and Conditioner
* Slippers
* Snacks for Dad for Long Labors
* Special Clothes for Baby Hospital Picture
* Special Clothes for Baby Trip Home
* Special Soap
* Toilet Paper
* Toothbrush and Toothpaste
* Two Pairs Loose Fitting Pajamas that Open in Front for Nursing
* Video Camera, Charger and Tapes
From the Hospital
You will be provided with a few things for you and your baby in the hospital. Bassinettes usually have drawers that will contain items for your baby. These can include a hat, hospital baby blanket, pacifier, suction bulb and diapers. Your hospital may send Mom home with large sanitary pads and one or two cold packs for your vaginal area. You may be given a squeeze bottle to be used for warm water cleansing after visiting the bathroom.
TOILET PAPER!! Hospital toilet paper is very..cheap and rough. and when you’ve just delivered a baby.. thing are very sensitive down there!
Katt, GREAT idea. I will have to edit the pdf to add that. That is one of those things you just NEVER know until you experience it. That is why I put chapstick – I remember my lips being so dry. I’ll add the tp. Thanks for the comment!
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Anybody here have tested glenn doman method? Does it really works?
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Some hospitals and birthing centers allow it, but me and my husband brought along the xbox. Its GREAT at distracting you from the pain. Much better than music or a movie.
Tucks medicated pads really help in place of the hard hospital toilet paper. They are cool and medicated so they help all the way around!
Tucks pads will be your best friend after you have a baby even if you have stitches i used those for a long time and the water bottle to is also great.
while i was in labor with my first i was so thirsty but they say dont chug the water because you’ll get sick…well when you’re super thirsty its hard to control that urge so the way that i found to keep your mouth and throat from being so dry is if you have an extra hand soak a clean wash cloth in some cold water and in between contractions suck on the wash cloth so you avoid drinking too much too fast.
Sammy, that is a GREAT idea! Thank you so much for sharing! When i was in labor with my third I was STARVING… so hungry I could not STAND it. They didn’t let me eat… so between the hungry AND the thirsty it was tough. Would have loved to try your trick!
Along with the Tucks pads, our hospital encourages the use of Dermaplast spray. It helps to keep stitches from getting infected and it also helps A TON with the pain!
Amanda, that is a GREAT tip. Thank you!!!
Sammy that is a great idea I will deffintley try it this time.
when I had my son I was so thirsty I would wait untill the ice chips would melt just to drink some water, they did not want to give anything either! Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for visiting!!! I remember being so thirsty too, but even worse, HUNGRY!!!!
I’m sure glad I read all your comments! When I had my first born I was so thirsty, but My teeth are supper sinsitive to cold. Needless to say ice and me are not friends. And I never knew about the different things to try to ease the pain after dilivery. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. Can’t wait to try them!
GOOD LUCK! I hope you have a quick, wonderful and magical birth!!! If you find anything helps you, come back and let us know… especially if you have new ideas!! Katherine
any other things not on the list that you wish you would’ve brought, or did bring and found it extra helpful?
i’m due in 6 weeks with my first child and want to start getting everything together.
I found that a boppy pillow serves dual purposes. After all the trauma of a vaginal birth, you can be quite sore. When you’re not using it to nurse, you can sit on it!
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I had GD, and was scheduled to have a C-Section. I was so thirsty but since they don’t allow you to drink before the surgery, My wonderful husband went to the store and bought me some sugar free Popsicle’s, the hospital allowed it! I was so happy! I was able to keep my mouth wet, and have a nice taste in there to boot!