What to put in a diaper bag for the hospital when you go into labor?
This is my first child and I have been hearing so many things of what to put in the diaper bag. I was just wondering what everyone else has put in their diaper bag when they were expecting their child.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Well Kat– my boys were all allergic to Pampers- so even though I didn’t know this was going to happen- with my first son- I packed a few Huggies, Was I ever thankful. Other than that I had wipes, lotion, a few onesies, playsuits (terry sleepers) socks and his outfit to come home and a few cloth diapers for burp rags if needed (and they were)
Congratulations and good luck!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
For you:
- Your favorite pillow
- Your fav socks
- Magazine
- Camera
- Pads
- Comfy Underwear
- PJ’s
- Going home outfit
- Tooth brush/paste, hair brush, cosmetics
- Nursing Bra
- Nursing Pads
Baby:
- A couple Onesies
- A few Sleepers
- Mittens (so they don’t scratch face)
- Diapers (hosptial might not supply them)
- Wipes (hosp. might not supply)
- Going home outfit
- Cap, booties
That’s all that I can think of…
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
-A change of clothes for you to wear home. You’ll be the same size as you were when you were 6 months pregnant, so you’ll want to pack maternity pants & shirt that fit at 6 months.
-Extra pair of socks for you
-Outfit for your baby to wear home
-Baby blanket
-Camera
-Your hairbrush, toothbrush, any other cosmetics you might want
-Lip balm
-Some energy bars
That’s about it. I actually didn’t pack my bag until I was in labor, for both pregnancies. Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to pack your bag.
Once you’re in labor, and before you go to the hospital, I strongly advise taking a long hot shower and eating a good meal. It’s the last shower and good meal you’ll have for a while.
Good luck and hang in there!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Diapers
Wipes
Pacifer
Bottle
Mittens
Desitin
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
personally I didn’t pack a diaper bag for the hospital. first of all the hospital will provide everything you will need during your stay there for your baby, they discourage dressing them in your own outfits while there since it makes it harder for them to check the vitals and such. Secondly, who in their right mind goes anywhere but strait home right after your discharged?
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
For Labor and Childbirth:
*Socks or slippers(labor rooms are often kept cool)
*Glasses(You may have to remove your contact lenses)
*Lip Balm(Your lips may become dry during relaxation or breathing techniques)
*Hard candy to suck on
*Music
*Snacks
*A camera,with extra batteries and plenty of film, or, if you have a digital camera,an extra memory card
*A vidoe camera,with battery fully charged
*A list of phone numbers to call when the baby arrives
*A telephone card-most cellular hones are not permitted in the hospital
After Birth:
*Pajamas or a nightgown that opens in front to allow for easy breast-feeding
*A robe
*A nursing bra or,if you plan to bottle feed a supportive bra
*Underwear
*Toleitries
*A small amount of money for snacks for items you forgot to bring
For Going Home:
*Losse clothing-probably midpregnancy maternity outfit
*A baby outfit,including a hat
*A baby blanket
*A carseat