Showing posts with label postpartum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label postpartum. Show all posts

Jul 10, 2012

Hospital Bags

I'm almost at the big 35/35 milestone so I figure it's about time I pack our hospital bags! I've been reading other blog posts about what to pack and what to leave at home (don't worry--my bag does not include an air mattress or tarp!) I feel like I've totally over packed but I honestly would rather have something and not need it than not have it and wish I did. I was going to get all cutesy and post pictures of everything I packed but I honestly don't have the energy to unpack everything again just to take pictures. Instead, I have everything listed out by item and the bag it belongs in. I would absolutely love some feedback. Right now I have everything split up between my bag, Mike's bag and baby's bag but I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to split it up in labor/postpartum instead? Thoughts?


Megan's Bag

  • Pajama pants (2)
  • Sports bras to wear while I'm laboring in the tub (2)
  • Maternity tanks with easy access for nursing (3)
  • Over-sized underwear I don't mind throwing out (2) *I plan to use whatever the hospital provides too
  • Zip up sweat shirt (1)
  • Disposable nursing pads
  • Copy of my birth plan
  • Fuzzy socks with rubber grippers on the bottom (2)
  • Glasses and contacts
  • Hair ties and headbands
  • Toiletry kit with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, etc. 
  • Makeup and blow dryer *In case I feel like getting pretty for pictures
  • Comfy outfit to wear home
  • Earth Mama Angel Babies Postpartum Bath Herbs 
  • Cell phone with labor playlist
  • Flip flops
Mike's Bag
  • Pajamas
  • Two changes of clothes
  • Socks
  • Hygiene kit
  • PSP
  • Books
  • Cell phone chargers
  • Camera, memory card and charger
  • Flip flops
  • Laptop
Baby's Bag
  • Sleeping Gowns
  • Baby Book
  • Warm, fuzzy blanket
  • Thinner blanket for swaddling
  • Ring Sling
  • Hats & Hair bows
  • Homecoming outfit
  • Burp cloths
 Comfort Items Bag and Other Randoms
  • Pillows
  • Robe
  • Blanket
  • Boppy Nursing Pillow
  • Sleeping bag for Mike
  • Ziploc bags and cooler for placenta
Items I'm debating if I need to buy or not--insight?
  • Birthing ball (I'll know after our L&D tour on Saturday if these are provided)
  • Postpartum underwear
  • Postpartum pads--I'll be using mama cloth once I'm home but I'm wondering if the ones the hospital provides are 'good enough' to tide me over while I'm there?