My Version of the List

Hospital bag With my first born I was given a list from the hospital antenatal class, and I went out and brought it all, being my first I didn't have a clue and figured if its from the hospital then it must be all needed. I never made that mistake when expecting my second child as I didn't use half of the items for my first child. Its difficult knowing what to pack in your hospital bag, as everyone's labour is different, what is essential is different for each person and their labour. As for the postnatal bag - well thats the same, how long will you be in for, depending on the type of labour you have. The other problem is there really isn't much ...  Read the complete review

I think i packed and unpacked my hospital bag so many times. i packed 2 bags one for baby and one for me,its was just easier as i knew where things were when i needed them. my bag- i had 2 night shirts, quiet long ones too so when i was walking about i didnt flash my bum to the whole ward. about 10 pairs of underwear, believe me you will need them. disposable ones would be a good ideal. a few pairs of socks hair bobbles if you have long hair a flannel or 2 for when your hot and sweaty a change of clothes phone book and change to call people disposable camera soap,shampoo,showergel maternity ...  Read the complete review

There are many different lists advising you what to take with you when having a baby. I found some things to be completely useless. Obviously everyone's needs are different but below is a list of what "they" say to take with and what I think ... I have had two children at two different hospitals so I think I can offer a good opinion. Labour bag * A clean T-shirt or front-opening nightie, dressing gown and slippers * Drinks and snacks for you and whoever's going to be with you The first hospital was quite average. I was offered meals at meal times and for the most part I stuck to Sandwiches. I stayed there for three ...  Read the complete review

I have had 2 children now, both hospital births and looking back I can see that I was no-where near right when packing the hospital bags. Sure I checked all the lists available, the Mothercare one on the catalogue, Babycentre one on their website, Bounty one, all the ones in the magazines! I found the first time I didn't have enough clothes for baby and the second time I didn't have enough clothes for me! Both times I didn't take in enough snacks or anything to do when baby was asleep and no visitors were allowed. So here is my list, hope it helps someone, somewhere, somehow: Labour & Birth Bag This bag is all about you and your birthing partner, ...  Read the complete review

Lets go back to that first booking in with the midwife and she gives you a million leaflets of this and that and the one of what to pack for the hospital and birth. I took the standard list for my son's birth in 2002 which was a elective c-section * Washbag * Bath and hand towels (dark colour best) * Nightie for labour but then pj's are more comfty. * Dressing gown (lightweight as those wards are boiling hot) * Slippers and socks. * Bras. * Knickers (caesarean needs granny pants to sit over scar) * Maternity sanitary pads (I took always nighttime) * Breast pads(disposable best for ...  Read the complete review