[Submitted Question]

I am not the most organized person in the world. So any advice on what to take to the hospital would be appreciated. Was there anything you took that turned out to be completely unnecessary?

[WombToBloom]

I always took a robe. And socks (hospitals can be cold and you’ll want to walk around a little bit). Make sure to pack elastic hair bands to keep your hair in a ponytail and off of your face during labor and delivery. And don’t forget your nursing pillow either! My husband always packed a little A/V bag with cameras and phones and very, very important things like chargers for the digital camera, video camera and cell phones.

You’ll also need a going-home outfit for baby with blankets and a car seat. And phone numbers of people to call. And your birth plan if you have one.

I’m not sure that I can remember anything I packed that I didn’t need. Maybe reading material? I’m not sure what I though labor would be like but I didn’t get a lot of People magazine read during that time. And afterwards, there was a constant parade of visitors and nurses, regular breastfeeding and baby gazing and some good naps. Nope, magazines weren’t needed.

Anyone else have some tips?

[tariq456]

You do not need to take much for the baby just a dress and socks for the baby for your self as well.