by Ashlee Thacker

Created on: August 04, 2009

How to and what to pack in you maternity bag

My idea of a maternity bag would be the stuff you bring with you to the hospital. The stuff you want to make sure you have when you are having the baby. There is so much to remember, you do not want to forget anything. You need to have your own bag, so does the baby, and even your husband. You never know how long you could be there so pack for at least two days.

Mother's bag of goodies

stretchy clothes

toothbrush and other toiletries

socks and/or slippers

cellphone and charger

camera

feminine pads

notebook and pen

address book with all of family and friends names and numbers

magazines, puzzles,and books

Babies bag of a whole of goodies

clothes and a whole lot of them,hats, booties, and sweater

brush

lotion and baby oil

hair ties (optional)

diapers

blankets

bottles

formula

nail clippers

baby wipes

These should be the main essentials to pack before you head out the door. The hospital may provide you with some of the items, but not much. You can never be too prepared for anything like this.

Your husband may want to bring some clothes and a few items too. As long as you and the baby have plenty of stuff at the hospital, he can leave you and the baby can't. No matter what though you always seem to forget that one little thing.

Be sure to start packing your bags when you are not far along. This gives you plenty of time to make sure you got it all. The best bag to get it the biggest one you can find. I am sure you will fill it up by the time you need it. Just go ahead and buy a diaper bag to fill up, that was easiest for me to do. One big item you do not want to forget is the car seat for baby. Most hospitals will not let you leave if it is not properly buckled up or if you do not have one.

That is the most essential list of stuff to bring with you. Again, just give yourself plenty of time to fill it up. By the time you are eight months along make a check list to see if you have it all. So be patient, take it easy, and when you head through the door on your way there don't forget the bag.

Learn more about this author, Ashlee Thacker.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.