Pack Baby

First time mommy packing baby's & my bag for the hospital,what to pack?

I'm 38 weeks & I haven't packed what all is needed,for baby or for me. I have a couple outfits for baby plus wipes,blankets,hats,bottles & mittens. For me,I have a couple gowns and comfortable clothes for coming home but that's it.

As you can see already,I need some help(lol). Please help me.
Thanks for your help!
Mittens to keep him from scratching his face.

Just posted this for someone else too.

Well you're there for about three days so if you want to dress the baby in clothes that you have bought then I would bring a few more outfits. This makes for good pictures instead of having him in a hospital onesie.

This is what is in my bags:

For baby:
Three outfits (two sleepers and one going home/hospital picture outfit)
A hat and three pairs of socks.
A bib.
Two binkies (just incase I lose one on the ride home)
Diapers and wipes (just incase you break down, get lost, take detour to friend/relatives house at last minute)
Receiving blankets.
Boogie sucker.

For you:
Camera with charged battery
Nursing gowns
A robe
Slippers and socks
Underwear, preferably briefs not bikini and nursing bras.
Pads if the hospital doesn't supply them. (heavy)
a book or some magazines
small travel shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, tissues, tooth brush... I brought stain wipes just incase baby spits up. Don't want to look yucky for pictures. lol.

Just anything that you couldn't live without if you weren't staying at home. Imagine your self getting ready in the morning... what do you use?

...and I think that's all I put in there. I've been packed and ready for weeks so it's been a while. lol.

Good luck and congrats!

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Preparing for Baby - Top Ten Tips

If you're a first time mom to be, you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the prospect of having a new addition to the family. After all, it is a life changing event.

You may be wondering what you can do to prepare yourself for this momentous event.

If this is not your first child, you already know that the more prepared you are before baby arrives, the smoother his or her transition into your life will be. Here are my top ten tips to help you get ready for the big day...

1. Create Your Dream Baby Nursery

Getting the nursery room ready for your precious bundle is, without doubt, one of the best parts of being pregnant. It's so exciting and it's a wonderful outlet for all the love welling up inside you for this little person that you haven't even met. Don't wait until the end and rush this special experience. Start early and savor every moment of pre-bonding with your baby.

2. Gather Your Baby Goodies Together

Next to preparing the nursery there is nothing quite as thrilling as packing away those brand new tiny booties and onsies. Get hold of a good layette list and make sure you have everything you need well before baby is due.

3. Babyproof Your Home

You won't have the energy or inclination to do this after the six weeks of sleepless nights and sore body parts that come with your new born package, so tackle it now and get it done. It's so important for your baby's well-being and you'll find that the safer you make your home the more relaxed you will be about having a new little person around.

The most important room in the house when it comes to safety is the nursery. Your baby will spend 70% or more of her time here in the first year. Make sure you have done everything you can to keep your baby safe in the nursery by using this complete protect your baby in the nursery checklist. You can't afford to take any chances.

4. Choose A Baby Name

This is one thing you want to have done and dusted as soon as possible. It's not always easy finding a name that you and your partner agree on and that won't send some other member of the family into a ballistic fit. (Family can be funny that way!) It may take a while to find just the right one and it can be stressful - you don't want to add time pressure to the mix.

5. Organize Your Home

If your home is a bit cluttered, now is the time to make a change. For one thing clutter is not safe for babies - they get their fingers into everything. And if you don't want your papers and CD's being randomly re-allocated by pudgy fingers in a few months time you should do it now and have your stuff arranged the way you want it.

In addition, tiny babies come with a staggering amount of baggage for their size. In addition to creating a space all of their own you'll need to find nooks and crannies for things like their bottles, baby swing and play gym. Not to mention the stroller, carry seat, high chair...

6. Prepare Some Freezer Meals

The first few weeks after baby arrives whiz by in a bit of a blur - mostly because you haven't slept. Cooking is not going to be at the top of your priority list. However, if you are breastfeeding fast food is not going to cut it, neither is going hungry. Even if you are bottle-feeding, you still need to keep your strength up. Pre-prepared frozen home-made food is the solution. Just whip it out and warm it up.

7. Make Friends With The Internet

With a new baby to look after and not much sleep to do it on, time will be of the essence. Standing in queues at the bank or supermarket is not going to be fun. Do yourself a favor and set-up internet banking and shopping facilities now. Even if you only use them for a few months after baby comes it will be well worth the time it saves.

8. Think Convenience

There are many ways to make your new life with baby easier by making use of simple convenience items. Ideas include paper plates and cups, to cut out washing the dishes, and disposable wipes, for quick cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens when your mother-in-law is on her way over. Who has time for cleaning the bathroom when there's a new born in the house?

9. Think About Finances

You need to think about what you are going to do about your income if you decide to stay home with your baby. Even if you are planning to go back to work you should at least give it some thought so that you are not caught by surprise. When your baby arrives he or she will change your life in the most ubelievable way. All of a sudden your heart will no longer be your own. You may find that you can't bear the thought of leaving your baby in someone else's care when it's time to go back to work. I know so many moms that have had a change of heart after the birth of their baby, but because they didn't think it was going to happen and so didn't prepare for it, they have had no choice but to leave their little one for most of the day - it's a heartbreaking thing to see.  Find out how I managed to stay home with my little ones here if you want some ideas.

10. Pack Your Bags

This one goes without saying, but please don't leave it too late. You need to take a surprising amount of stuff with you - it's best to be organized in good time. 34-36 weeks is a good time to have your bags packed. Babies do have a habit of surprising us and arriving early. The more prepared you are for labor, the more relaxed you will be when it arrives. You don't need the stress of packing bags while you're trying to hold a towel in place because your water just broke!

About the Author

Author Helen Burroughs is stay at home mom to three precious little girls. Visit her website below for more baby checklists to help you prepare for your baby and advice on how to create a beautiful baby nursery.

http://www.creative-baby-nursery-rooms.com