Preparing for Baby C 2.0 – Hospital Bags

Well since I may only have 7 weeks until Baby C 2.0 decides to join us I have started to get organized, so that I am ready when he or she shows up.

We are planning a home water birth, but just in case I am packing for the hospital because he or she may decide to come early or it may be safer at the time to deliver at the hospital. Here is what I will be packing in the next few weeks:

Labour and Delivery:

• Throat lozenges/suckers/hard candy

• Pillow from home with not-so-great pillowcase

• Comfort food/snacks/drinks for you and your husband/support person

• Camera/video camera

• Pen and paper

• iPod and music for relaxation (Hypnobirthing CD)

• Kobo

• Blanket or throw

• Elastic band for hair

• Traveling neck pillow

• Lotion and Chapstick

• Sleeping mask

• Roll of toilet paper.

• Warm, comfortable socks that can be thrown out without hesitation

• Swim suit tank top

Recovery:

• Nursing pillow

• HealthPod

• Going home outfit

• Cell phone

• Toiletries: tooth paste, tooth brush, mouth guard, mouth wash, deodorant, soap, shampoo/conditioner, loofa and brush

• Lanolin nipple cream

• Cotton breast pads/nursing pads

• Slippers & Crocs

• Large t-shirts/yoga pants/pjs/gown/robe

• Towel and washcloth

• Nursing bra/Nursing tank tops: 2 to 3

• Change of clothes/toiletries for your husband/support person

• Belly bandit

• Post partum pads/mama cloth

Baby:

• Receiving blankets: 2 to 3

• Blanket

• Hat: 2 to 3

• Cloth diapers X 15, cotton wipes lots, fleece inserts, disposable eco friendly wipes

• Car seat

• Going home outfits: 1 in newborn size and 1 in 0-3 months

• Additional baby outfits: 2 to 3 onesies, 2 to 3 sleepers

• Baby mittens: 2 to 3

• Socks: 2 to 3

• Swaddle blanket

• Baby K'tan

• Burp cloths: 2 to 3

• Baby doll for Catherine