Comments on: What To Pack in Your Hospital Bag When Having a Baby

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:45:28 +0000

All I know is, for my first pregnancy I packed WAY too much! This time I am trying to pack only what I used (or wished I had) the last time around… Here is what I decided to pack in my bag:

http://lifes-greatest-blessings.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag.html

By: Lisa S.

Lisa S. — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:52:49 +0000

When I had my daughter, I took a gift to give her older brother…. So when he came to visit us he’d feel include in the celebration of his new sister!

By: Kim in MD

Kim in MD — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:50:32 +0000

I couldn’t have made it through labor without my favorite relaxing music. Good luck, Jenny! I know you can’t wait to meet your new little guy!

By: Jessica N

Jessica N — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:02:06 +0000

Dermoplast! It si a numbing pain reliever spray. You can get it in most pharmacies. I had to have stitches and my mom bought it for me. It was a life saver! Next baby I am definitely bringing a can with me.

By: Sarah P

Sarah P — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:58:52 +0000

Depending on how long you will be there, an electric razor for your legs. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks, no tub in the room, and it was embarrassing when people came in to see me and it looked like I was hiding sasquatch under the blankets. I made my husband go buy me something to shave with. Electric is less dangerous than regular razors when you can’t see everything.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:22:47 +0000

My favorite thing that I brought when I had #3 is my own clothes to wear. I despise the hospital gowns. So, I brought my own comfy clothes to wear and it’s amazing how much better I felt!

By: Danielle Livingston

Danielle Livingston — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:13:51 +0000

How about an extra, empty bag to bring home all the free supplies from the hospital!

By: Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana

Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:14:09 +0000

I brought my own pillow, shampoo/conditioner, lots of Larabars (you’ll get hungry in the middle of the night), lanolin or motherlove nipple cream. Congratulations, so excited for you!!

By: Julia S.

Julia S. — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:14:21 +0000

Definitely bring some slippers and bathrobe. If you stay overnight and you want to go to the nursery to see your baby, you’ll need something comfy. Also bring some big overnight maxi pads. I know, TMI but the hospital ones are not comfy and they tend to be on the cheap side (so not as absorbant). Trust me, you’ll thank me later!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:52:03 +0000

I just had a baby and in addition to what you are taking I brought my eye mask and ear plugs because hospitals are bright and noisy. Your hubby can bring you anything you decide you need after. Good Luck!