Baby Talk

I’m thinking about what I’ll pack in my hospital bag.

What do I need to be sure to bring?

6 Responses to “Baby Talk”

  1. Carol Says:

    July 30, 2009 at 9:44 am

    nursing bra and pads, going home outfits (pink AND blue! ) cute but modest pj tops (plan on having visitors and photos), books and mags for waiting in labor (in case the tv does not work), camera and battery charge

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  2. Abbey Says:

    July 30, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Boppy for sure, House shoes that slip on, cozy maternity pjs, bedding for Stephen. They will probably just give him a chair to sleep on. If he has a pillow and blanket from home, he might sleep better. Also, i took leg warmers because I heard the delivery room was cold. I was sooooooo glad that I did too. Good luck finding leg warmers this time of year though.

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  3. leslie Says:

    July 30, 2009 at 10:24 am

    i have leg warmers you can borrow :)

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  4. KarenD Says:

    July 30, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Yes, bring the boppy… it was handy for nursing, propping up me in my soreness and as a pillow for John. Someone told us to bring tennis balls to use to massage pressure points on your back during labor. We brought them but didn’t use them. John echos the blanket idea for the hubby. Stephen may want a book to read. I brought maternity undies which I liked better than the mesh ones they gave us.

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  5. Abbey Says:

    July 31, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I second the All Free and Clear. And I will add that Owen has pretty sensitive skin, so I used it for about 9 months. But I think most babies are OK to use regular detergent after about 4 months. I know quite a few people who are allergic to Tide, so avoid using Tide when you switch back to regular detergent…or at least ease into it to make sure TH isn’t allergic :)

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  6. Lydia Says:

    July 31, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Here’s my list from my notebook:
    Card games: did not use
    iPod with fast/slow playlists and speakers: very good!
    Birthing/Pilates ball: REALLY glad I had this, but the hospital also had one I could use
    Camera/video camera/batteries/memory cards
    Homemade bread for the nurses
    Snacks: PB crackers, gatorade….nurses didn’t like this, but I’m glad I had it
    Phone charger
    Pillows with colored (and old) cases to differentiate from hospital pillows
    Robe
    Nursing tops
    slippers
    warm socks
    Comfy stretchy maternity pants for going home
    Pen/paper for notes/questions/documentation
    Nursing bra
    Baby book
    Vitamins
    Smell-good body spray
    Toiletries
    2 copies of birth plan: only needed 1

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