HoSPITAL BAG
This’ll be my 3rd time perfecting the hospital bag contents and I’m closing in on absolute perfection! My 1st time I’d no idea what to expect, so just pinched a generic checklist from google and stuck to that.
This time with 2 prior experiences to bolster my confidence I’ve ditched the facial spritz, fairy lights & champagne (because who wants to be drunk & moist 12 hours post major surgery?), and added a walking stick, nipple cups and milk of magnesia.
The c section has dictated a lot of the changes, as I won’t be needing bikini tops or massage oils etc. I’ve also added a few more nipple accessories as mine historically do not play ball and get blistered incredibly fast so I’m putting lots of thought into how to avoid that.
Most importantly, don’t get your knickers in a twist about the list! More than likely a friend, partner or relative is coming to visit you, so ask them for anything you may have forgotten, and if all else fails the hospital shops have a lot of useful things to purchase.
FOR MUMGum
Dark button down long nighties
Chocolate raisins
Coconut water
Water bottle
Ipad & phone charger with long cable
Ipad
Grabber
Make up wipes
tena lady nappies
loose going home outfit
laxatives
milk of magnesia
Hairbrush
strong hair bobbles
large hair clip
nursing bra
very large high waisted soft pants (MnS)
Nipple guards
Nipple cups
Nipple cream (lanoshi), doubles up as worlds greatest lipbalm
walking stick TBC
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Toiletries in hand luggage size bottle;
toothbrush & toothpaste / make up wipes / body wipes / deodorant / shower gel / shampoo & conditioner / mouthwash
FOR BABY
This’ll be my 3rd time perfecting my hospital bag contense and I’m closing in on perfection. I’ve ditched the facial spritz, fairy lights and birthing ball to make room for, well, more snacks.
The c section has dictated a lot of the cull, as I won’t be needing bikini tops or massage oils, or a long necked drinking bottle. I’ve also added a few more nipple accessories as my breastfeeding record is not so hot and my nipple get blistered incredibly fast so I’m putting lots of thought into how to avoid that.
5 muslin squares
1 x extra large muslin square
cotton wool balls
olive oil
2 x hats
10 x nappies per day (3days approx)
3 cotton sleep suits with feet
3 x cotton vests
baby blanket
infant car seat
going home outfit
instant milk bottles with teets
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