OHbaby! Forums : Hospital Bag advice https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 18:58:18 +0000 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:18:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2753 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag *sitting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51558&title=hospital-bag-advice#51558 Author: jax
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 12:18pm

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag *sitting here cackling madly to self at work*

Oh wait, did I say that... ? I mean, at ... at... home? Um yeah !

Anyway, I am entirely serious.]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:18:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51558&title=hospital-bag-advice#51558 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : *wonders if Jax is being serious...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51554&title=hospital-bag-advice#51554 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 12:05pm

*wonders if Jax is being serious or not.... adopts the "I'm gonna fasi (aka smack) you with a jandle" pose, just in case* ]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:05:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51554&title=hospital-bag-advice#51554 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : I&#039;ve got some jandals you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51551&title=hospital-bag-advice#51551 Author: jax
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 12:02pm

I've got some jandals you could have if you're keen, they're just plain black. A bit old, but I could sterilise them for you if you want ]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:02:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51551&title=hospital-bag-advice#51551 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Went shopping last night for all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51501&title=hospital-bag-advice#51501 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 9:32am

Went shopping last night for all the little bits for my bag. Loving the idea about the mini fan (It was really hot on our tour of the ward) but where the hey will I get one in June??!?!
Even the Red Shed piked on me when it came to cheap jandals for the shower - I'll just have to dig out some old ones.

Thanks heaps for all of your help ladies, most appreciated! ]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:32:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51501&title=hospital-bag-advice#51501 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Our hospital supplied everything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51499&title=hospital-bag-advice#51499 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 9:27am

Our hospital supplied everything for baby - cloth nappies, little gown and little muslins for wipes. Great list Toni!]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:27:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51499&title=hospital-bag-advice#51499 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : I have used both Johnsons and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51486&title=hospital-bag-advice#51486 Author: Roksana
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 9:05am

I have used both Johnsons and huggies wipes...I like them both. I think huggies is better! Zaara does not care!! ]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:05:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51486&title=hospital-bag-advice#51486 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : My midwife at the hosptial (not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51464&title=hospital-bag-advice#51464 Author: lizzle
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 7:07am

My midwife at the hosptial (not my regular one) was fanatical about wool. Everything had to be woollen and when I didn't have a woollen hat for taine she looked at me as if I had suggesting sacrificing him to the devil or something. I ignored her, but for a first time mum it can make you cry!]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 07:07:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51464&title=hospital-bag-advice#51464 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : when we were in the neonatal they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51456&title=hospital-bag-advice#51456 Author: my2angels
Subject: 2753
Posted: 09 June 2006 at 12:17am

when we were in the neonatal they provided nappies and also wipes which were more a thick tissue that you wet rather than using the general ones which are to harsh]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:17:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51456&title=hospital-bag-advice#51456 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Good list and additions everyone! Just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51437&title=hospital-bag-advice#51437 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 8:52pm

Good list and additions everyone!
Just wanted to say that Bekkie is right on with the wipes thing IMO... I had Johnson's wipes which Han developed a nasty rash with. Using flannels helped clear it up fast. Now I use wet nappy liners - brilliant!]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:52:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51437&title=hospital-bag-advice#51437 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : I&#039;m with Angel in regards...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51402&title=hospital-bag-advice#51402 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 7:09pm

I'm with Angel in regards to the undies thing, also pen pen pen, books and snackfood. Also tissues. 3 day blues mean tears at the smallest thing, and the hospitals my give you sanitary pads nappies etc, but man are they tight with tissues!]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:09:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51402&title=hospital-bag-advice#51402 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : great list, only thing I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51399&title=hospital-bag-advice#51399 Author: my2angels
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 7:03pm

great list, only thing I would suggest is a wheatpack and also depending on your birth plan and hospital a wee fan. Ive got one of those mini fans in my bag (which is still half empty) but I found I got really hot during labour and also if you labour in the water Ive heard you can get really hot and uncomfortable. I didnt like being in my pjs while in hospital so made sure i had heaps of baggie t shirts and loose dark coloured trackies to wear and some slip on shoes especially if baby has to go to neonatal cos you have to wear something on your feet in there.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:03:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51399&title=hospital-bag-advice#51399 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : good idea for this thread im going...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51342&title=hospital-bag-advice#51342 Author: bekkie
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 3:11pm

good idea for this thread im going to write my list down now! I know here at the birthing centres they provide babys nappies and the maternity pads and the food for me but not for hubby, they also have matresses for your hubby to stay with you. My MW also suggested that instead of wet wipes to use nappy liners cos babys skin is so sensitive, those things that look like chux cloths?? They can be dipped in warm water and even washed and reused.Sounded good to me. Also she said to have babys first set of clothes ready in a separate plastic bag so that before baby is ready she will tell my hubby to get them out and put them in the cradle to warm up with the hottie. My babys not due til august which will be quite cold then but the idea for an outfit was: 1x woollen singlet, 1x cotton singlet, 1x booties, 1x woollen hat and a warm romper suit or something. Oh and a hat that we would'nt mind getting mucky for when hes first born. Well thats all i can add! ]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:11:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51342&title=hospital-bag-advice#51342 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : And some food for hubby, after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51325&title=hospital-bag-advice#51325 Author: Anna
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 2:52pm

And some food for hubby, after Quinn was born they gave me a big meal but Andy got nothing. Put something in there for him too!]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:52:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51325&title=hospital-bag-advice#51325 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Some muesli bars or little snack...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51312&title=hospital-bag-advice#51312 Author: fairsk8
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 2:01pm

Some muesli bars or little snack items like that as it is a long wait inbetween meals and lollies don't always cut it. You might want to use disposable breast pads when your milk comes in, as I found cloth ones only lasted ten minutes and then milk was leaking through my clothes.
And lip balm is a great idea for when you in labour as your lips get dry. Also maybe some powerade for when in labour as the electrolytes help replenish your energy sources. I had the powder form of powerade and made some ice cubes out of it as I found it easier to suck on crushed ice than drink.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:01:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51312&title=hospital-bag-advice#51312 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : yup - got my text/phone call list...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51307&title=hospital-bag-advice#51307 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 1:15pm

yup - got my text/phone call list all sorted, and just added lip balm ]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:15:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51307&title=hospital-bag-advice#51307 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : ohh and i have been told a list...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51293&title=hospital-bag-advice#51293 Author: Guests
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 12:05pm

ohh and i have been told a list of people you want to call or text once baby is born with the numbers and also on the list who you want to come to visit at the hospital.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:05:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51293&title=hospital-bag-advice#51293 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : and a magazine or good book for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51284&title=hospital-bag-advice#51284 Author: Andie
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 11:55am

and a magazine or good book for any quiet times, disposable camera in case the digital wasn't last left in your luggage, and phone numbers for the people you want to ring (or want your partner to ring) to announce the baby's arrival.  I really do like your list and might just go and poach some of it to add to mine... great thread to start, thanks! 

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:55:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51284&title=hospital-bag-advice#51284 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Do you need lip balm? I hear it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51283&title=hospital-bag-advice#51283 Author: stevie_88
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 11:49am

Do you need lip balm? I hear it everywhere...

Our hospital supplies clothes, nappies and everything for the baby until you leave the hospital since its a small country town they get maybe 1 baby every 8 days if they're lucky so they like to provide everything to comfort the bub and mum while there. All we need to organise are ourselves, partners and the babys going home clothes and nappies and the car seat.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:49:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51283&title=hospital-bag-advice#51283 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Food! I was starving after the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51278&title=hospital-bag-advice#51278 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 10:59am

Food! I was starving after the birth, and Jaz was up most of the nights so I did heaps of comfort eating, hehehe.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:59:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51278&title=hospital-bag-advice#51278 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : I agree with Maria...phone and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51275&title=hospital-bag-advice#51275 Author: Roksana
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 10:25am

I agree with Maria...phone and ask your hospital re the supply of Nappies, wipes, baby cloths etc!! And about keeping bub in hospital cloths...

I had mine at middlemore and they gave me no wipes at all...thank God I took some with me. and oh yah I was not impressed with they toilet/bathroom either!

Oh and socks for you...it does get kinda cold when you are in labour...I am not a sock person but ended up using my pair....]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:25:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51275&title=hospital-bag-advice#51275 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : I&#039;d love to be able to take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51273&title=hospital-bag-advice#51273 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 10:17am

I'd love to be able to take all of the credit for that list - but that was all us girlies at antenatal class combining our lists.
I am a bit of an organised freak tho LOL

Thanks heaps for the ideas... keep 'em coming please ]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:17:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51273&title=hospital-bag-advice#51273 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : man u are organinsied lol ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51258&title=hospital-bag-advice#51258 Author: james
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 9:29am

man u are organinsied lol]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:29:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51258&title=hospital-bag-advice#51258 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Hey Toni. Great list. I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51255&title=hospital-bag-advice#51255 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 9:28am

Hey Toni. Great list.

I would personally take way more undies then that.

I would also check with what the hospital does re san pads and nappies, wipes and clothing for baby. As our hosp up here supplies all that while you are in hospital an all you have to worry about is the going home outfit for the baby. I was so in for that as it means less washing lol.

I wore jandals while i was in hospital instead of slippers as the toilets etc can be pretty grotty.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:28:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51255&title=hospital-bag-advice#51255 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : The only things I&#039;d add would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51254&title=hospital-bag-advice#51254 Author: daikini
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 9:28am

The only things I'd add would be a pen ('cause you can never find one when you want it!) and a pack of cards if you like playing solitare or that sort of thing, and spare batteries for the camera.

Good list, Toni!]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:28:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51254&title=hospital-bag-advice#51254 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Good list Toni......I think you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51250&title=hospital-bag-advice#51250 Author: Roksana
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 9:06am

Good list Toni......I think you have covered every thing.

I took the same things as you minus the razor (I shaved before hand...lol)

And hardly used all my underwear because I had a c section and was not allowed to wear one till 3- 4 days later. Bub was in hospital cloths but the hat and socks I took was soooo useful.

Didnt take perfume because they say that bub needs to smell you.....I dont know if it is true.

Oh oh Hotwater bottle ...you have to take one!! It helped me alot to stay meds free for so long!

Sanity pads is a must..take two packs. Unless you wanna use the mattress they give you!! He he ha ha

Hospital will give you nappies but not wipes so taking them is a good idea.

OK I shut up now!! But well done, your list looks great!



]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:06:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51250&title=hospital-bag-advice#51250 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : Lots of people to help take flowers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51248&title=hospital-bag-advice#51248 Author: lenabeanz
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 8:52am

Lots of people to help take flowers / gifts down to the car!!
But also if you don't want to take ALL the flowers with you (you will get a few!!) I donated 2 of mine to the oncology ward (as I have a few people I know with cancer), or you can give them to the childrens ward, cardiac ward etc etc - they really appreciate them!
(Thats what I did)

Pants to go home in - this may sound weird but PJ pants or sweat pants!! Jeans prob wont fit (and you will be too sore) and havent come across anything else that was comfy...

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:52:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51248&title=hospital-bag-advice#51248 <![CDATA[Hospital Bag advice : **I&#039;m sure we&#039;ve done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51247&title=hospital-bag-advice#51247 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 2753
Posted: 08 June 2006 at 8:47am

**I'm sure we've done this before but I can't find it anywheres**

We just had our last antenatal class and had a visit for 3 of the 7 couples that had their babies early! *argh!!!* So that has got my butt into gear to start thinking about a hospital bag. This is what we came up with last night, any advice is always welcome

For me:
Underwear (x 5 at least)
Plastic bag for dirty washing
Long baggy t-shirt to give birth in
Tri pillow
Slippers
PJs (top that opens at the front for feeding)
Maternity bra x 2
Change of clothes for hospital stay
Clothes and shoes to come home in
Tooth brush & paste
Face cloth x 2
Face wipes
Moisturiser
Make up
Perfume
Soap
Shampoo and Conditioner
Razor
Hair brush/comb
Breast pads
Sanitary pads

For baby:
Car seat
Blanket
Warm going home outfit
Woollen hat
Vest x 2
Long sleeve sleep suit x 2
Socks x 2
Cloth hat x 2
Scratch mittens
Sleep wrap
Pack of disposable nappies
Wipes


Other stuff:
Birth Plan
Cash and EFTPOS card
Cellphone and charger
Digital camera (with empty memory card!)
Book / magazines
Lollies
]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:47:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2753&PID=51247&title=hospital-bag-advice#51247