BB's Bestie is about to sprout her 2nd infant so we've been chatting about the basics...no, not THAT kind of basic.
What do you really need to take into hospital?
Thinking back on my own experience of 5 days in hospital trying to coax MB out of hiding, I offered the following:-
For the star of the show (last time it will be you for about 20 years):-
Pillow - hospital ones have those crunchy wrappers, eek
Pants (does anyone ever use paper pants? Bestie says she did, so let's keep them on...geddit?!)
Water spray - it seemed positively tropical in hospital
Food/snacks - flapjack, biscuits, whatever you fancy...no, not for you men!
Chewing gum/mints - always good to be fresh
Bottles/cartons of drink - take advantage of that catheter time!
Bendy straws - you may need a drink and be unable to move from bed, laying down
Tissues - nice to have handy packs nearby
Nightwear - that quickly becomes daywear
Going home outfit - sadly but realistically, this will be maternity wear
Music and headphones - something to focus on, or block out the sound
Magazines/books/puzzles - it could be a long wait
Face wipes - could be hard to get to the sink
Lip balm - moisturise, moisturise, moisturise
Socks - weirdly feet can get cold even if you're boiling in general
Flip flops - public showers, say no more
Large bath towel - hard to get dry using hospital sized hand towels
For the birth partner:-
Phone & charger
Camera
Coins - for vending machines and car park ticket machines
For the new arrival:-
Sleepsuits - maybe a few different sizes
Jacket/cardigan - babies can't regulate their body temp
Nappies, wipes and cream - enough for a few days
Muslins - your faithful friend...can be turned into all manner of useful things
What things did you wish you had? Apart from a magic wand...
BB.
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