Interested to see hospital bag lists, ladies.
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I’ve just finished mine at 38 weeks! These weeks are going by too fastIve just started mine and im 35 wks! Wrote a list last wk, started it this wk, will finish the bag for nxt wk
You may find that even though your older child rarely uses the pram now, they will want to be in it when the baby is. My youngest will be 3 when this baby is born but I’ve held onto our double (middle and oldest are 2 years apart) because I have a feeling she’ll suddenly want to be back in the pram.
My sister had her two 3 years apart and ended up having to buy a double for this reason!
Additionally, if you’re out and about on your own with both of them, it might be handy to be able to strap your older child in so you’re not trying to juggle supervising them and pushing the pram with the baby.
Good point, think I’ll probably get the adapters to change ours into a double as i think it’s quite inexpensive and maybe look into biggy boards too so she has the option and might move onto buggy board once she’s a bit older
This is mine. I’ll spoiler it cos it’s long!
For Me
Toiletries
For Baby
- Water bottle
- Nursing notes
- Nursing pillow
- Kindle
- Toiletry bag
- Long Charging cable
- Outfit to go home in
- Bobbles/Hair clips
- Hairbrush
- Nursing bra x2
- Fluffy socks
- Cooling mist
- Lip balm
- Spritz for bits
- Big knickers
- Disposable knickers
- Bikini (if water birth)
- Dark Towel
- Peri bottle
- Button up Nighty x2
- Handheld fan
- Slides
- Pyjamas
- Dressing gown
- Skincare
Toiletries
- Deodorant
- Dry shampoo
- Face wipes
- Shower gel
- Toothbrush
- Water spray
- Toothpaste
For Baby
- Ready made milk
- Cardigan
- Going home outfit
- Cellular blanket
- Swaddle blanket
- Muslins
- 3x 0-1 month outfits
- 3x newborn outfits
- Cotton pads
- Wipes
- Nappy sacks
- Nappies
- Dummy
I got an I candy which gives the option to have a double then if she won’t co operate, it’s a buggy board and then still a nice single fro the baby, all the options hahaOh yes. I might wait and see nearer the time see if I think she’ll be more suited to a double pram or a buggy board. Maybe depends how wild she is at the timetotally forgot about buggy boards
I had my booking in appointment on Friday and they did a hospital bag checklist in there.
I got to the end of the list and this is what they say… I couldn’t believe the use of the ‘artificial’ for bottle feeding. Not here to start a breast vs bottle debate but the language chosen is so important so it was disappointing to read that in my pack (was a print out, didn’t have hospital branding on it or anything but still feel irritated about it)
I got to the end of the list and this is what they say… I couldn’t believe the use of the ‘artificial’ for bottle feeding. Not here to start a breast vs bottle debate but the language chosen is so important so it was disappointing to read that in my pack (was a print out, didn’t have hospital branding on it or anything but still feel irritated about it)
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That's really crappy language - not just the artificial bit, but insinuating that making that choice is somehow wrong as well. Could you give feedback/make a complaint? Unfortunately a lot of the language around formula feeding is still really rubbish despite it being a perfectly valid way to feed a baby (fed is best!) - formula tubs often say that breastfeeding should be the first option, and they aren't allowed to advertise first infant milk. I hope your trust are supportive however you decide to feed baby - I was very lucky that mine agreed that baby being fed and happy was the main thing, so was supported to formula feed when baby was too poorly to breastfeed - and when we saw the infant feeding team about trying to establish breastfeeding after he was better and his tongue tie had been dealt with, they said that he still seemed breast resistant and that we may want to consider just continuing with formula/some expressed milk to make things easier for all of us. It should always be mum's choice, and that choice is always valid and should never be judged
I’m going to have my hospital bag ready for 36 weeks I think, just in case:
Baby:
3x newborn outfits
3x 0-1 month outfits
2x cardigans
Nappies, wipes, muslins
Me:
Couple of sets of comfy clothes
2x Pyjamas
Dressing gown
Slippers/flip flops
Toiletries: shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, hair brush & bands, shower gel, toothpaste/toothbrush
Lots of big pants!
2 packs maternity pads
Allllll the snacks
Phone charger
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Baby:
3x newborn outfits
3x 0-1 month outfits
2x cardigans
Nappies, wipes, muslins
Me:
Couple of sets of comfy clothes
2x Pyjamas
Dressing gown
Slippers/flip flops
Toiletries: shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, hair brush & bands, shower gel, toothpaste/toothbrush
Lots of big pants!
2 packs maternity pads
Allllll the snacks
Phone charger
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That’s just so unnecessary isn’t it
These lists 🥲 I could kiss you all if I could get out of my office chair xx (back pain is ripping me a new one, I'm only 4'11 and baby feels huge 
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)That language is horrifying. I can’t breastfeed due to medication and I was so worried about being shamed after I gave birth. But they came round the wards with trolleys of different infant formula and no one said anything to me about choosing not to. Everyone was very supportive about my choice (regardless of reason)That's really crappy language - not just the artificial bit, but insinuating that making that choice is somehow wrong as well. Could you give feedback/make a complaint? Unfortunately a lot of the language around formula feeding is still really rubbish despite it being a perfectly valid way to feed a baby (fed is best!) - formula tubs often say that breastfeeding should be the first option, and they aren't allowed to advertise first infant milk. I hope your trust are supportive however you decide to feed baby - I was very lucky that mine agreed that baby being fed and happy was the main thing, so was supported to formula feed when baby was too poorly to breastfeed - and when we saw the infant feeding team about trying to establish breastfeeding after he was better and his tongue tie had been dealt with, they said that he still seemed breast resistant and that we may want to consider just continuing with formula/some expressed milk to make things easier for all of us. It should always be mum's choice, and that choice is always valid and should never be judged
Yes I have uppababy vista currently and it’s the same kind of set up so be handy to have option of single/double/buggy board
First time round I had a couple of changes for baby and a coming home outfit for him, all in labelled ziplock bags. Stuff for changing baby. Had a comfy outfit for me to go home in plus a toiletry bag with overnight stuff like toothbrush, deodorant etc. An old towel to use after showering plus wash things. Overnight clothes for me plus maternity pads. A big bag full of snacks and drinks
Will be sure to take milk for baby this time round as I wasn't able to breastfeed. Might invest in a belly band type thing to take because the jiggly post partum belly felt so grim!I packed formula for baby in my bag anyway just incase but my midwife actually encouraged formula feeding (baby had low blood sugar so apparently needed it) and they had loads to choose from in the hospital
That is really upsetting to see. There is enough pressure on mothers without using language with such negative connotations.
When I had my son I had to have medication for my blood pressure and as a result he had to be constantly fed throughout the night to ensure he didn't develop any issues with his blood sugar control. All well and good until I had a midwife literally trying to milk me in the middle of the night because breastfeeding wasn't working. Big surprise, it didn't work because I couldn't physically do it.
Wow! Surprised they call it artificial. I chose to bottle feed first time found as breastfeeding just didn’t appeal to me and my partner has so much time off work it made sense for my mental health for us to share the load of night feeds etc. midwives were always very supportive and never once tried to pressure me to try breastfeeding.
Re hospital bag chat - in my first pregnancy I didn’t have mine packed and went into hospital at 35 weeks so my partner had to do it all! Always recommend having it done sooner rather than later! Will be doing it at 30 weeks this time
Re hospital bag chat - in my first pregnancy I didn’t have mine packed and went into hospital at 35 weeks so my partner had to do it all! Always recommend having it done sooner rather than later! Will be doing it at 30 weeks this time
My hospital bag list here for anyone it helps -
I was kept in for 7 days so worth having another bag kept at home with more clothes etc or make sure your other half knows where to find things if they need to bring you more!!!
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Does anyone have any hospital bag recommendations please? Or must haves? Or things that you took but didn’t need? basically, someone tell me what to do please 😂 My comment was really long so I’ve put it in spoilers for those who don’t want to read haha
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I was kept in for 7 days so worth having another bag kept at home with more clothes etc or make sure your other half knows where to find things if they need to bring you more!!!
Any tips on keeping maternity jeans up? I’ve even sized down but they’re still falling down.
No, when you find the magic answer let me know. Drives me mad.
This was happening with my maternity work trousers, I got a support belt from Amazon and wear it over them and they stay up now. Only recommended for a few hours a day though
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