Hospital Bag

I think it's time to start packing a hospital bag. In one magazine it said you should have it ready to go in your third trimeseter. I'm less than a month away.

Here's a list of the suggested items I'll be packing over the next few days.

Pack for the Hospital:

* Baby Book
* Back Massager and Oils or Lotions
* Bathrobe
* Birth Plan
* Booties for Baby
* Bottled Juice
* Camera and Extra Batteries
* Car Seat that is Pre-Installed
* Cell Phone and Charger if Allowed
* Change for Vending Machines
* Chapstick
* Comb/Brush/Hair Products
* Comfortable 6 Month Maternity Clothes for Trip Home
* Comfortable Lounging Outfit
* Contacts or Glasses
* Deodorant
* Extra Clothes for Dad
* Extra Pillows
* Gown to Wear During Birth to Throw Away Later
* Hair Bands to Pull Back Hair
* Birthing Ball if the Hospital does not Have One
* Hair Dryer
* Health Insurance Card
* Hospital Pre-Registration Forms
* If Cold, Car Seat Bunting
* Makeup
* Money for Cafeteria Food
* Mouthwash
* Music CD’s and Player
* Notebook and Paper
* Nursing Bra Pads
* Nursing Bras
* Object to Focus on During Labor
* Pediatrician’s Phone Number
* Phone List and Pre-Paid Calling Card
* Pillows from Home
* Prescription Medication
* Receiving Blanket for Trip Home
* Several Pairs Loose Fitting Underwear
* Shampoo and Conditioner
* Slippers
* Snacks for Dad for Long Labors
* Snacks for You for After Delivery
* Special Clothes for Baby Hospital Picture
* Special Clothes for Baby Trip Home
* Special Soap
* Toilet Paper
* Toothbrush and Toothpaste
* Two Pairs Loose Fitting Pajamas that Open in Front for Nursing
* Video Camera, Charger and Tapes

From the Hospital

You will be provided with a few things for you and your baby in the hospital. Bassinettes usually have drawers that will contain items for your baby. These can include a hat, hospital baby blanket, pacifier, suction bulb and diapers. Your hospital may send Mom home with large sanitary pads and one or two cold packs for your vaginal area. You may be given a squeeze bottle to be used for warm water cleansing after visiting the bathroom.

I also read that bringing your own tolilet paper is a good idea if you don't like the cheap, thin ply stuff. (I would have never thought of that.)