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Hospital Bag

As Baby Day approaches, I am thinking about packing my hospital bag. I got the most adorable black and pink polka dotted bag to take with that is big enough to hold vacation clothes for a week! In researching what to pack, this is the list I have come up with:

Birth Plan
Health Insurance Information
Driver's License
Money for parking and vending machines
Robe
Slippers
PJ's
Underwear
Pillow or blanket
Lip Balm
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Razor
Hair ties and clips
Brush
Make up
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Cell phone and charger
Book or magazine
Notepad and pen
Empty duffel bag (for all of the free goodies and gifts)
Maternity outfit to go home in
Baby going home outfit
Mittens, booties, hat
Receiving blanket
Diaper bag with
diapers
wipe cloths
blanket
Camera
Car seat
iPod
Snacks

So, all you moms out there, I ask you, what do you think of this list? Too little? Too much? What else will I need to make my hospital stay more comfortable? Is there anything on here that I'm just not going to need? Since you can almost never be 100% prepared, I want to be as close as possible!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I think it is a good list. You'll need several pair of undies, and if you don't want to wear the hospital pads, bring your own(overnight large type) the hospital ones are like a foot and a half long, no kidding!

    You can certainly bring books and magazines, but you probably won't open them. The time goes quick and your sleeping or playing with baby or visitors.

    Razors?- you won't care... That'll not be a priority for you, trust me. You can go without for a day, or two.

    Keep the baby stuff to a minimum, most likely you'll head straight home, and will not need any of that, except the outfit/blanket/coat and seat . Your baby bottle of choice and maybe your pump?

    Bra pads...trust me, a necessary item.

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