Receiving blankets: to wrap her up in, of course! we're also going to pack one someone gave us from when they had their child to send home with her scent on it for the dogs so they can get use to her smell before they actually meet in person!
mittens: so she can't scratch her precious little face
hats & socks: We all know how cold hospitals are, I don't want her little self to be chilly!
three outfits: we have one of each size (nb & 0-3 months) sleepers with feet and sleepers with open bottoms and then onsies with little pants that match... no these are not her coming home outfits... we're still undecided... everyone tells me not to bring all of these clothes, but I think I feel better bringing them just in case
headbands: just in case ;)
comb & brush: just in case she has hair
nail clippers: I've read blogs that say DO and blogs that say DO NOT bring these with you, so for better safe then sorry I'm just going to pack them in her diaper bag and we will have them reguardless
nail clippers: I've read blogs that say DO and blogs that say DO NOT bring these with you, so for better safe then sorry I'm just going to pack them in her diaper bag and we will have them reguardless
Vaseline: I have read on a few blogs it makes the first few poopy changes easier!
Desitin: just in case! also an item to keep in her diaper bag
Booger sucker: or nasal aspiration whatever you call it... not really sure why I am bring this...
hand sanitizer: EVERYONE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING THE BABY, so in case they can't get to a sink right away because of the rush of the moment we will have this!
pacis: I've read the hospital will have them for you, but you never know what kind the baby will or won't like
Booger sucker: or nasal aspiration whatever you call it... not really sure why I am bring this...
hand sanitizer: EVERYONE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING THE BABY, so in case they can't get to a sink right away because of the rush of the moment we will have this!
pacis: I've read the hospital will have them for you, but you never know what kind the baby will or won't like
and of course last but not least we have her car seat in the truck. We are also going to bring her boppy pillow for late night feedings!
Now to get on to my bag, which does not have much in it right now I still have things to get but lets get started...
Toiletries:
-shampoo/conditioner
-toothpaste/brush
-body wash
-face wash
-CARMEX: I have heard this is a MUST have!
-hand sanitizer wipes
-hand sanitizer wipes
Random:
-socks
-pants... black pants
-tank top
-phone numbers of people to call
-camera
That's all that is in my bag, obviously I have a few more things I need to pack. There are somethings we will get before we head out the door ie. phone chargers, camera cords, laptop, and all that fancy jazz.
