Expecting baby - hospital bag for husband

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mgdavid wrote: »

a wife who didn't plan down to the nth degree?

Maybe but many men love having all the practical stuff all organised for them.

dandelionclock30

I think with all you'll have on with the birth etc, your husband should be able to sort his own bag out. Most people can pack an overnight bag no problem, even men.

Men are not incapable of doing things for themselves you know.

grey_lady

I get the need to organise everything to the nth degree.

But i think you should remember to have food for you - hospital food is not very good and non-existent sometimes and if you've been in labour for 2 days without food then having some cake on hand is v.useful.

I also think you should bear in mind that not many births go according to the book :-)

Stephb1986_2

I love being organised too can't stand being disorganised at all.

I went away with a group of blokes (nothing dodgy) and emailed them all a list of what they would need for the weekend a few days before so they didn't forget anything they were really grateful.

Gigglepig

dandelionclock30 wrote: »

I think with all you'll have on with the birth etc, your husband should be able to sort his own bag out. Most people can pack an overnight bag no problem, even men.

Men are not incapable of doing things for themselves you know.

Of course he can, but unlike me he won't get any time off work prior to the baby being born to faff around with preparations. We are a team, this time it is convenient that I do the packing. Last time we travelled I was busy with work so he packed. And even if he did pack the hospital bag I would like to bring him some surprises, not because I have to but because I would like to.

mgdavid wrote: »

a wife who didn't plan down to the nth degree?

Fortunately, having a wife that bothers to plan is completely optional.

(And, this is a special occasion so I would like put more thought into the bag than I would for any old weekend away. ) I am pretty sure my husband will appreciate finding a few surprises in the bag, both for comfort & for the thought.

Thanks again for the helpful suggestions people posted.

Gigglepig

grey_lady wrote: »

I also think you should bear in mind that not many births go according to the book :-)

Yep am fully aware of that - this is one reason why we are taking a hospital bag. I am not planning the whole event, not doing a "birth plan" or anything, just packing a hospital bag in advance (that hopefully we'll have the time to bring with us... You never know!)

I am surprised some people think it is planning to the nth degree, i thought most couples packed the hospital bag in advance?

penguin83

A pillow. The chair for OH is not very comfortable and if you have a long labour he may be grateful for something to save neck ache! x

random1980s

copies of magazines, playboy, penthouse, mayfair, auto trader etc

Toto

I think you've got the main things covered. I also tell people to bring a laptop and a couple of dvds to watch, especially if they're in for induction and going to be there a while.

Pain relief for dad (paracetamol, ibuprofen), we can't give anyone who isn't admitted any medication which people sometimes get upset about.

I don't know how you'll feel about it but perhaps don't bring everything in at once. I think dads often like to go and get things, either from the shop or the car etc, I think they like to have a few moments to get a bit of a breather, to catch a bit of quiet time because it can be really stressful seeing someone you love in pain and not knowing when it will end or what you can do to help.

bylromarha

Those who are saying the OPs partner can do this - my OH COULD do it quite easily, but whether he WOULD is a different matter.

Maybe they know each other well enough to know that it's easier for her to pack his bag as it'll stop her stressing about it being done at 2am when they should be on their way to the hospital.