I'm 36 weeks today and need to put together my hospital bag. Any suggestions??? Thanks

Question

I have no idea really what to put in my hospital bag, any suggestions for things that would be mega handy and things that just won't get used?
I'm planning on breastfeeding and giving birth in a midwife led birth centre instead of hospital.
Thank you!

Answer

So I googled ideas and looked on here and checked Pinterest and wound up not even using most the junk I packed lol. The hospital literally supplies everything for you minus clothing (even for baby). You will be bleeding and in pain in the hospital so they will give you pads and mesh underwear and creams and numbing spray and ice packs so I wouldn't bring any of that. They will give you shower stuff but I wanted my own shower stuff so I would bring shampoo, conditioner etc. I brought my own brush and if you wear makeup then bring that (I don't and didn't care but I see some women who do so personal preference). Some people suggest bringing boppy pillows but we did all skin contact (the bed angles so you can have baby on you nicely) those days in the hospital so I didn't use the boppy. Bring comfy easy to wear clothes. I did large sweatpants and tshirts and tank tops. I don't have nursing tops I just have nursing bras, I'd bring those as well. Phone charger is a must. I gave birth in a smaller hospital and hated their food. I would bring snacks and drinks unless you have someone to get you food. Our hospital shop closed all weekend and their food was terrible so my hubby and mom kept leaving to get me food. I was so hungry and thirsty those few days so I'd suggest FOOD and drinks lol. I wouldn't bring any pillows or blankets they supply those and it's just more stuff to bring home. For baby, I brought stuff but didn't bother until her going home outfit. They gave me shirts for her to wear, blankets, hats, lotions, brush (she had a full head of hair), diapers, wipes, bassinet and they did the baths at night while giving me sleep. I utilized their stuff because at that point I was exhausted and didn't want to mess with my outfits. Of course car seat for going home and her going home outfit. Next baby I'm going to be a serious minimalist. I didn't use more than half the stuff I brought!

I'm 36 weeks today and need to put together my hospital bag. Any suggestions??? Thanks

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