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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]You're going to get differing opinions on all of these things, but I think pack everything you think you'll want and don't obsess too much about being minimal.[/b]  I didn't take a ton of stuff, but was happy to have everything I could have wanted.  I took a Boppy and an extra pillow to sleep on.  I was really, really happy to have both.  The hospital pillow smelled really weird to me and I found the Boppy very useful for nursing at the hospital. The hospital supplied everything for baby, including pacifier and wipes, so you don't need those (but I see your note about weird wipes at your hospital).  I wished I had a velcro swaddle for the baby because we were terrible at getting baby back in the swaddle with just a blanket.  I also was happy that I had brought my own gown for post-delivery, as well as a hoodie.  I never wore the robe I brought, which some people swear by.  Some people also suggest bringing my own blanket, which I would not have used.  The hospital supplied non-slip socks.  I've noticed people have very strong and different opinions on the hospital mesh underwear plus pad vs. disposable underwear.  I hated the hospital underwear plus pad and wore the disposable underwear as soon as I got home.  That said, it would have felt like overkill to bring the disposable underwear with.  Same with the Frida peri bottle.  Yes, it is a superior peri bottle, but the one at the hospital is totally fine.  You might also consider a water bottle.  The cups at the hospital don't hold much water.  I could not be bothered to shave, but I was happy to have my toiletries to wash my hair.  If you want to dry your hair, check and see if your hospital has hair dryers.  VHC does not.    [/quote]

I agree w this. Better to overpack than try to be minimalist and wind up not having things you want!

For me, all I needed for the baby that hospital didn’t provide was an outfit for baby to wear when leaving the hospital. They gave us everything else: swaddling blanket, hat, socks, onesies, diapers & wipes, rash cream, baby soap, comb…
All I needed for myself that hospital didn’t provide: hairbrush and hair elastics, phone and charger, personal toiletry items like razor and face wash and toothbrush (I bet they would’ve gotten me some if I had asked but I preferred having my own), loungewear for the hospital stay (I did not like wearing the hospital gown)—pj pants and a nursing bra, nursing tank and cardigan is what I wore while there. I was also really glad to have my boppy pillow for nursing and if you’re sensitive to fabrics you might want your own pillow and even bedding for sleeping too (I found the hospital bedding and pillow fine but I know some people really hate it). Snacks is a good idea and something I didn’t think of—sounds like you’ve got that covered!

Good luck! Don’t be shy about asking for more of things like nursing pads and maxi pads and diapers. My nurses really got me stocked up! And ask if they have the perineal ice packs. Those really helped me.[/quote]

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