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neeko177

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Packing For Hospital Posted: 01-03-06 11:39am


This is probably gonna sound stupid, but im trying to make a list of everything I need to do to prepare for my baby, and I was wondering, what s hhould I be packing in my bag to take to the hospital. Clothes for me and the baby is all I know..

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Posted: 01-03-06 11:43am


Hi, there is a list on this website of the things that may be useful.... Http://www.Nch.Org/services/womens_ch ildrens/maternity/packing.Shtml all the best with the birth and baby's health etc. Take care.

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Posted: 01-03-06 11:48am


Didnt work

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Posted: 01-03-06 11:53am


Opps sorry....I cut and pasted it instead for you..... Packing for the hospital here are some suggestions of items to pack for yourself, your coach and your baby. It’s a good idea to pack several weeks before your due date, in case you go into labor early. For you bras (2) nightgown (nursing) robe and slippers socks (several pairs) toiletries hair dryer calling card for phone/change for pay phone going home clothes (in a size that fit during your sixth month of pregnancy) for your baby baby clothes hat receiving blanket warm over-clothes (depending on the weather) car seat for your labor and delivery bag tapes of favorite music contact lens case and eyeglasses breathing sheet and coach’s guide two or more pillows with bright colored cases two colored washcloths lip balm mouthwash and toothbrush, toothpaste pair of socks snacks and beverages for coach focal point powder and/or lotion for massage barrettes and hair wrap tennis balls in a sock camera and extra film, video recorder change for pay phone and vending machines magazine, games paper and pencil list of phone numbers of people to notify of birth

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Posted: 01-03-06 17:10pm


Tennis balls in a sock huh? You also need diapers and baby first milk powder + bottles if you can't or dont want to breastfeed. Sterilise them before you go?

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Posted: 01-03-06 23:09pm


Ya stuff I need for the baby is more what I was asking about..

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Posted: 01-04-06 09:53am


It depends on your hosp. Some give you everything you need while there and all you need is the going home outfit and carseat. Others give you nothing so, maybe call the hosp and ask them.

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Posted: 01-04-06 10:35am


Good idea! Im going to do that.

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Posted: 01-04-06 10:39am


Has anyone tried tennis balls in a sock for massage? I know that it is off of the subject but I would like to know if this works....

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Posted: 01-04-06 10:40am


Massage where? Ive never heard of it.

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Posted: 01-04-06 14:07pm


If you bring more than 10 things all you'll be doing is over packing. Get a comfortable pair of clothes to come home in, I have pajama pants and a t shirt in my bag, hair scrunchie, lip balm and hard candy to keep your mouth moist (they wont let you drink water or eat) you can have ice chips though. A few pairs of underwear and a camera. You dont need pads because the hospital will give you tons...Same goes with diapers and etc. Like I said, don't overpack half of the things in your bag you wont even use.

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Posted: 01-04-06 15:10pm


I found that when I was there I over packed. I brought way too much stuff. I thought I would want to look all sexy and stuff, I brought all my makeup, curling iron..Creams., etc. Boy was I ever mistaken!. I even brought prepreganncy clothes to wear. Yeah right!- wake up call! I found I wore track pants or sweatpants, and t shirts. I should of just brought lots of those. And bring lots of underwear....You'll probably have to throw some out! The first day I delivered I had to wear 3 pads at once. And still leaked...Grose I know. I had my baby in april, it was still pretty chilly- snowstorm the day I delivered, but I brought a pair of flip flops to wear in my hospital room, I actually found them more comfy than slippers. My hospital supplied diapers, formaula, pads, even toothbrush, and toothpaste. And any unused stuff left in your room when you get to leave- take it with you, because they just throw it out anyways

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Posted: 01-04-06 15:13pm


Oh yeah... I found that sports bras were better for me. They kind of have one size fits all. Your boobs are gonna blow up, and your regular bra isn't gonna fit long. You'll have to wear it to bed once your milk comes in with breast pads and a sports bra is so much more comfy. So packs sports bras!!

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Posted: 01-04-06 15:34pm


Or nursing bras if you plan to breastfeed.

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Posted: 01-04-06 16:50pm


I actually did breastfeed and never used a nursing bra at all. I still used the sports bra. I would just pull one boob out from the top, and let him go to it. More convienent for me, but I guess it all depend on the person! Sam

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Posted: 01-04-06 20:05pm

allie_18 wrote:

massage where? Ive never heard of it.

for your lower back. Don't know if it works though.