What's in the Client's bag?

[beantree7]

I used to have a list that I gave clients to let them know what kinds of things for them to bring to the hospital.. cant find it... also cant remember where I got the list from...

Any ideas on where I found this list... or perhaps just what is on your list for them?

[DL]

This is a list I made up for my clients:

Take to Hospital
(things to consider)

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Car seat
Take home clothes
Diaper Bag
Blankets/Hat
Baby book

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Mom
Gown/PJs & robe (optional…can wear hospital’s all or part of the time)
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Socks (wear during labor)
Sports bra or T-shirt (optional: to wear in Jacuzzi if desired)
Toiletries/cosmetics
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Brush/comb
Eye glasses/Contacts & solution
Hair scrunchies
Lip Balm
Clothes to wear home

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Optional Comfort Aids
Bible/books/playing cards
Favorite Massage tools/oils/lotion (doula will bring hers too)
CD Player and relaxing CDs (use batteries in CD player instead of plugging in @ hosp. IF policy requires electrician approval first)
Pillow from home (colorful or unique pillow case to distinguish from hospital’s)
Sour lollipops (i.e. Preggie Pops, Sour Jolly Ranchers) and/or Peppermint (preferably on a stick)
Focal Point objects (i.e. photos, pictures, stuffed animals,…your imagination is the limit!)<o:p></o:p>
Drink (Gatorade, Kool-aide, fruit drinks, bottled water, etc.)
Snacks (optional….Jello, applesauce, peaches,etc.—hospital can supply)
Honey sticks (for energy: found in health food stores)

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Dad
Snacks (preferably stuff mom won’t want!) ;-)
Change of clothing (2 days worth)
Toiletries
Swimsuit (if interested in getting in hot tub with Mom)
Books/Playing cards/puzzles, etc.
Toothbrush/toothpaste/Breath mints
Camera
Video Camera

Whatever else you can think of!

[jessa_bee]

Here's a list that I downloaded from B*E*S*T Doula Service (bestdoulas.com).

[blissfulbirths]

the list i give looks a lot like the one from the BEST website. very comprehensive without being over the top!

[jessa_bee]

I've had a couple of 2nd time moms who've asked me to bring them their My Brest Friend pillows. They both didn't think to bring the pillows with them to the hospital and they've hated nursing without the support!

http://www.mybrestfriend.com/

[raspberrydoula]

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Originally Posted by jessa_bee I've had a couple of 2nd time moms who've asked me to bring them their My Brest Friend pillows. They both didn't think to bring the pillows with them to the hospital and they've hated nursing without the support! http://www.mybrestfriend.com/

I loved the breast friend, and brought mine to the hospital. I would recommend trying to find one second hand though, they're not cheap.

[Liebe Mutti]

Lori's list is pretty complete. The only things I would add are nursing bra's and nursing pads if planning to stay in the hospital and large underwear for after the birth.