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Hospital Bag, pt 1 – My Checklist.
11 Jan 2010What goes into “the” bag? I’m looking at a possible 2 days stay at Gleneagles since 1st Stage Labour already takes half a day! Then a few hours here and there will probably add up to another day. Hopefully there are no complications to turn it into 3 or more *fingers crossed*
Here’s what I think are substantial to tote along based on the Checklist Example from Babycenter, which I’ve butchered to my own needs 
For Mommy
During Labour
__ My Birth Plan
__ Socks
__ Lip Balm
__ Shawl or Jacket
__ Disposable Undies
__ Johnson’s Baby Oil — for back massage
__ Snacks and Drinks (if allowed) — to keep gastric at bay!
__ Relaxation Materials: Johnson’s Mother & Baby Book, Scrabble Set, Laptop (hopefully there’s WiFi in the Delivery Suite!)
After Delivery
__ Medela Harmony Breastpump
__ Nursing Bras: Sleeping and Daytime
__ Breast Pads
__ Maternity Pads
__ Nipple Cream
__ Going Home Outfit: Nursing Top and Yoga Pants
__ Toiletries: Facial Wash & Towel, Comb, Toothbrush and Toothpaste
For Daddy
__ A change of Clothes
__ Camera, Extra Battery & Charger
__ Toothbrush
For Little Benjac Junior
__ Going Home Outfit: Newborn Short Sleeved Vest
__ Receiving Blanket
__ Disposable Diapers
__ Booties & Mittens
__ Hat
__ Hankies
__ Pacifier — just in case!
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2 Responses to Hospital Bag, pt 1 – My Checklist.
Mei
January 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Hey, just a note – try to avoid intro-ing the pacifier in the first month to avoid nipple confusion.
Btw, no need for the mittens, hat and booties la, especially the hat as heat loss is primarily through the head. Covering it risks overheating your baby unnecessarily. Our weather is so hot…in fact, I just bundled Eva in a long-sleeved romper (no socks or booties or hat or mittens) and a cotton blanket I made when I left – the weather then in Switzerland was a chilly and windy 26°C.
mellomouse
January 14th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
About the Pacifier, I’m not really keen too after reading Thumb vs Pacifier at MsiaBrides — the thread you started — and Breastfeeding thread
But the Lactation Consultant recommended MAM, she said their nipples are flat so reduce confusion. I just bought 2 in case of emergency.
The mitten and botties are those with holes, to avoid him accidentally scratching himself. For the hat, it was advised for to avoid sun contact. If it’s too hot, will definitely not use them ya
Btw, Eva is such a cutey pie! Love her chubby cheeks ♥