Pregnancy hospital bag
- Thread starter sg1371
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@sg1371 I (a persistent overpacker) ended up bringing a carry-on size suitcase (for clothes and stuff for me), a big diaper bag (with stuff for baby and nipple balm), maybe another bag/backpack for phone chargers, fan that I never used, extension cord that I did use, and other odds and ends, and a pillow.
I think the diaper bag (purchased second hand) was the only thing I actually purchased for that purpose, but knew I'd be using it later too. You'll also need to bring your car seat (can leave in the car until ready) - which you probably already knew, but figured I'd mention it. You'll also want to pack an extra empty* bag or two because you're not going to pack things as neatly for the ride home and you'll probably pick up some new items (hygiene items from the hospital room and/or gifts for baby if people are visiting)
But that's me (p.s. I didn't use about half the things I brought/stayed in a hospital gown until discharged, but that pillow that you think is taking up too much space is worth it)
*edit: typo
I think the diaper bag (purchased second hand) was the only thing I actually purchased for that purpose, but knew I'd be using it later too. You'll also need to bring your car seat (can leave in the car until ready) - which you probably already knew, but figured I'd mention it. You'll also want to pack an extra empty* bag or two because you're not going to pack things as neatly for the ride home and you'll probably pick up some new items (hygiene items from the hospital room and/or gifts for baby if people are visiting)
But that's me (p.s. I didn't use about half the things I brought/stayed in a hospital gown until discharged, but that pillow that you think is taking up too much space is worth it)
*edit: typo
jonjones229
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@sg1371 We used my husband’s normal duffel bag and then we did have some pillows in an ikea bag
ETA: I was just induced this week and it turned into a C-section but I completely recommend bringing a heating pad and massage gun if you have - they really helped me get comfortable through contractions and back pain and sleeping
ETA: I was just induced this week and it turned into a C-section but I completely recommend bringing a heating pad and massage gun if you have - they really helped me get comfortable through contractions and back pain and sleeping
lovedandhisforever
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@lovedandhisforever Ohh ok.. never thought about using the diaper bag for baby 
sweet thanks
sweet thanks@sg1371 Rolling suit case for mine and my husbands clothes, diaper bag for baby stuff and taking home diapers bottles, big ikea size bags for pillows and blankets/taking stuff home and my husband’s backpack for electronics. We ended up staying for a week in the hospital so I feel good that we overpacked!