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Is your hospital bag ready? Add your ideas and win a 3-pack book set

by Marijke on August 19th, 2008

Don’t forget, until August 30, you have a chance to win a 50.00 Amazon.com gift card

If this is your first baby, you may not be sure what you should bring to the hospital or birthing center when it’s time to deliver. If you’ve had a baby before, you likely know what you should have brought the first time!

So, for those of you who have planned your bags and for those of you who have no clue what to put in your bag, other than your basics of soap and sanitary napkins, what should a hospital bag contain?

If I remember correctly, my second and third bags were a heck of a lot different from my first. For one thing, I threw in lots of snacks, like granola bars. I also made sure I had some juice boxes of my favorite (real) fruit juice. I was so thirsty after I delivered that I just couldn’t stop wanting to drink.

I have a 3-pack book set sitting here waiting to be given away. If you add your suggestions or tell me what is in your hospital bag, you have a chance to win. Simply put this in the comment section below.

The three books are by Alex A Lluch:

Rules: Sorry folks, all these give aways have to have rules!

  1. Your post must answer the question about what you have in your bag or suggestion for the bag.
  2. You must provide a VALID email address (not seen by anyone but me) so you can be contacted if you are the winner.
  3. You have until August 31, 2008, 11:59 PM EST, to enter. Any entries after that are appreciated by not eligible to win.

And that’s it. I’ll randomize the comments to come up with the winner. I use randomizer.org to do this. After that, I’ll compile all the answers to maybe make up a dream hospital bag.

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41 opinions for Is your hospital bag ready? Add your ideas and win a 3-pack book set

  • Teresa
    Aug 19, 2008 at 9:10 am

    My husband and I were discussing this issue this morning. As it is our first I am sure there will be alterations later. However, we are packing a swimsuit for him in case he needs to join me in the shower to rub my back. Snacks are on the list, list of people to phone, money for the hospital parking lot.

  • tjwriter
    Aug 19, 2008 at 10:51 am

    I am going to be starting the bag packing process soon.

    One thing that was helpful last time was to go and buy travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, etc. This way it can be in the bag ahead of time and is not one of the few things you are rushing around trying to find in the mad dash for the hospital.

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  • shannon Baas
    Aug 22, 2008 at 7:17 am

    Snacks and drinks along with the basics.

  • Rebecca Snodgrass
    Aug 22, 2008 at 7:33 am

    Bring a list of phone numbers of friends and family members to call after the big arrival

  • Linda
    Aug 22, 2008 at 9:10 am

    Phone numbers,snacks,money,puzzle games.

  • maggie ballard
    Aug 22, 2008 at 9:50 am

    i had lots of jelly belly jelly beans and my cashmere socks and my daughter’s baby book.

  • Desmond
    Aug 22, 2008 at 10:07 am

    Something to read

  • charline s
    Aug 22, 2008 at 10:08 am

    I suggest taking your warm socks,mp3 player and comfy robe

  • SANDY
    Aug 22, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    snacks are great, a sweater or a sweat jacket- something to throw over if its cold..yes socks. I always bring handy wipes- for myself and people visiting. Also bring a tin of hersheys kisses and hard candy0 yep for you but to have a little treat for nurses who come in and others and leave the extras with the desk. I bring a camera, no wash shampoo in cases I stay longer. Also pens, stationary and a journal, books to read. It sounds like alot but it all fits into one case. I cannot sleep in a strange place so I bring things to do from thankyou cards, to reading, to writing notes or journaling (write your baby a note the day they are born). Yep the basics are there- flipflops for the shower or walking or ballet shoes, socks for when its cold, and a nice sweat outfit.I also put my favorite pillow in my suitcase. I brought lots of underwear..yep lots because of accidents and hubs took the dirties home in his daily mail and goodie bag I preset up in case there were extra days. Most do not allow mp3s or ipods, or ours didn’t and no cell phones so phone cards are a must.
    Prepare with goodie bags each day so if he has to bring exta, its all set up in a tote bag already..even extra shirts, sweats, etc. I think I overprepare but then I have never had him bring me a thong and have had enough snacks and treats, and personal items without him saying where is that, what size do you need at walmart, etc

  • susan varney
    Aug 22, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    thank you notes

  • Mya Brooks
    Aug 22, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Pads, snacks, and diapers!

  • Kara
    Aug 22, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    Phone list, camera, e.t. (from our honeymoon…I sleep with it :), pad and pen

  • Dan Smith
    Aug 22, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    snacks, phone numbers, clothes, camera

  • Susan Smith
    Aug 22, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    snacks

  • Julie Ross
    Aug 22, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    I will definitely have socks, my own pillow, snacks, water (bottled), my camera and my laptop. I will also bring my own undies.

  • christopher h
    Aug 22, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    extra snacks and drinks

  • Heather T.
    Aug 23, 2008 at 5:10 am

    gowns, workout pants, maternity shirts, flipflops, snacks, MP3 player, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, face scrub, deo, cameras, picture of my toddler, baby’s crib picture outfit, baby gowns, onesie/pants set, going home outfit for her, pacifier, nursing pads, Motherhood Maternity nipple cream, diapers and wipes, baby socks, newborn caps. Wow, my husband had a lot to carry in, but he didn’t do it all at once. We did it gradually.

  • Jennifer Williams
    Aug 23, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Wow…I sure have alot of things to organize. I haven’t given much thought as to what to pack since I have three months left!

  • Kathy Scott
    Aug 23, 2008 at 10:40 am

    comfy socks, your favorite tunes, and pictures of the family

  • christy kennedy
    Aug 23, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    What all I have in my bag. Couple of outfits for pictures for the babies, diapers, baby cream, fingernail clippers and lotion, soap, fluffy towel, baby book, pj, socks, hairbrush, panties, maternity shirts, flipflops, snacks, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, face scrub, deo, cameras, pacifier, nursing pads, nipple cream, diapers and wipes, baby socks, newborn caps, book to read, computer to download my pictures on, car seat, blankets.

  • kristi blackstone
    Aug 23, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    I’m taking my book, socks, slippers, flip flops, sweats to wear home and tshirt and toothbrush and such!

  • Pamela S.
    Aug 23, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I think a camera is the most important thing. There are lots of moments that you will want to remember. And make sure your memory card is empty.

  • Karen Gonyea
    Aug 23, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Snacks and pillow.

  • James Jenkins
    Aug 24, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    pillow

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  • Lori Walker
    Aug 25, 2008 at 9:58 am

    snacks, travel size tolietries, camera, change of clothes, cell phone & charger (just in case!), car seat :)

  • Tarah
    Aug 25, 2008 at 11:02 am

    A nice robe, slippers/socks, shampoo/conditoner, lotion, soap

  • Jessica
    Aug 26, 2008 at 5:00 am

    My own shampoo and conditioner, a soft robe, body lotion, my digital camera, extra pillows, a crossword puzzle book, shower flip flops, my ipod, and snacks

  • CHARLES KASSING
    Aug 26, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    thanks

  • Stacie Ruyle
    Aug 27, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    I only have a package of Newborn diapers and receiving blankets, so far.

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  • cindy a
    Aug 28, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    suggest an extra phone charger and baby book of course for footprints

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  • Erica G
    Aug 29, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    It should have extra pairs of underwear (that you don’t mind ruining), a pair of warm socks (which may also get ruined), a camera (check the batteries and memory card), and phone numbers.

  • Tiffanie W.
    Aug 30, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    Our first baby is due any week now, and I am the paranoid type that is worried I’ll forget something when we rush out the door to the hospital when I go into labor. I have everything in my bag except the kitchen sink.

  • Amy
    Aug 31, 2008 at 9:50 am

    Change of clothes, bath robe, good book, socks, cell phone, address book, and digital camera (and lots of extra batteries)!!

    Thanks for the contest!

  • Carol Drury
    Aug 31, 2008 at 11:06 am

    snacks, phone numbers, book, clothes, and camera

  • kathy pease
    Aug 31, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    ipod,books,stationary

  • Ed Nemmers
    Aug 31, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Jelly Bellys

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