What to pack for the Hospital??
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Topic: What to pack for the Hospital??
Posted By: luccablue
Subject: What to pack for the Hospital??
Date Posted: 26 August 2013 at 4:45pm
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Hi everyone, My due date is fast approaching, and I am starting to think about the actual labour/delivery/hopsital side of things. I have no idea what to pack to take to the hospital (for baby and for me) so any advice/tips/lists etc would be amazing!! Thanks in advance  ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: jessicajanea
Date Posted: 26 August 2013 at 5:59pm
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This website is INCREDIBLY helpful. And hilarious.http://www.pregnantchicken.com/pregnant-chicken-blog/2012/5/21/hospital-bag-what-to-pack.html Just think if it as you're going away for a couple of days. Comfy clothes. Feeding singlets. Maternity pads breast pads and underwear you don't mind throwing away :) ------------- Two angel babies October 2010 January 2011 and... http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Bambino
Date Posted: 28 August 2013 at 9:41am
| Don't forget a wee beanie for baby! I did and he had to wear one of those random old stockings that they supply. |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 06 September 2013 at 7:38pm
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a hair tie ! and tooth brush I remember with my first all I wanted to do was tie my hair up but no one had a hair tie I was so annoyed ! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Lilysmumma
Date Posted: 06 September 2013 at 7:47pm
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Water bottle is good. Snacks- you could be there a while. Some music (if you want distraction). Hair tie is a must!loads of clothes for bubba boo. Camera (duh) ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: nani123
Date Posted: 06 September 2013 at 8:27pm
| I second the lots of clothes for baby. I packed at least 2/3 outfits per day we had to be there and my son still left the hospital in just a sleepsuit with nothing underneath (in June) as he just peed on the last of his clothes moments before we left. Small babies are messy. |
Posted By: Mrs Moth
Date Posted: 06 September 2013 at 8:34pm
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In Wgtn the only stuff they give you are maternity pads (& suprisingly they're nicer thant the supermarket ones so grab as many packs as you can) so you'll need to bring nappies and wipes for the baby as well as a blanket/wrap/swaddle or two. And some flushable toilet paper wipes (kinda like baby wipes for grownups) - so much nicer and gentler than scratchy hospital 1-ply toilet paper  ------------- DS - March 2011 http://tickers.cafemom.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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