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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 12:42

As my DD is getting closer I want to start packing my hospital and changing bag.
I have a list for the hospital bag and have found a few items that people recommend to put in a changing bag but any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks :)

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As little as possible. I have a great change mat that has 2 net pockets, one for a few nappies, and one for wipes. It also has a zip up area hat you can put a tube of clear nappy cream inside, that I used for him or as nipple cream or lip gloss. You can even roll up a onsie inside it before you Velcro it shut. I just throw it in a large handbag and off I go. My feeding cover was verrrry light and rolled up to pop in any handbag pocket. The thermal bottle holders from tommee tippee are great, as you just Velcro it not your stroller handle or the strap of your handbag and its very accessible. I used it for bottles of water for me when breast feeding, then DSs bottles for the few months that I used them, then sippy bottles and now sports top bottles of water for him. I've used them a lot.

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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:27

I have started using a tiny little bag the size of a lunchbox (it's a little kiddies one) and in there I have 3 or 4 nappies, a pack of nappy bags, wipes and some little toys to amuse DD. A spare dummy. I also have a small tub of nappy rash cream. There is also a onesie in there for DD if any accidents. It gets replenished after every outing as if you leave it in the car, the onesie didn't fit for long! I found I was then stuck with an outfit that was too small when she had an accident :-/ because i kept forgetting to get it out of the car or it was too much to carry w baby and shopping. No large bag anymore as it got annoying and overweighted the pram. I breastfeed so no need for bottles etc. I don't use a BF cover as bubs got too hot under it anyway. I found bare minimum is easiest as in real emergencies, you can stop anywhere anytime to pick up spares.

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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 18:15

I also wouldn't put in vaccination book and medicines. Have seen a few occasions where little ones get it out of other people's bags, which could end in issues. Also, you won't need for newborn and are usually not far from somewhere if you needed something in an emergency. If they're ill, you're not likely to go far. I do sometimes have sudocream in there but more often than not I forget! Change of clothes for baby is a must as often have accidents at beginning. I've often had sanitizer in there but not often used it. If you fold the changing may carefully then they're always on the same side which has only been touched by baby. Other things mentioned are useful.

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Essentials are :nappies (at least 4), nappy sacks, hand sanitiser, wipes, change mat, change of clothes for baby, muslins, water for me, snacks for me (for when breastfeeding). Its also full of toys and food for my toddler so I have to keep the baby stuff to minimum. I personally wouldn't bother lugging around medicines and vaccination books, and you are not going to be giving calpol to a newborn at any rate. I also don't have nappy rash cream in there, I only use it it at night. It doesn't hurt to have a spare t-shirt for yourself in there too, for when your baby pukes/poos on you. :)

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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:35

Hi, I wish you have a safe delivery and a healty baby. In early days/weeks you'd require nursing breast pads and pantyliners. I used to put these in the baby changing bag. Also, don't forget to have an extra bottles of colic relief and calpol always ready in the changing bag. I'd always keep the vaccination book in the safe/waterproof side of the bag. Also, get yourself a breadfeeding blanket and keep it in the bag in case you're taking the breastfeeding option. Nappy rash cream also should always be there. Sanitiser/dettol liquid or wipe should be easily accesable for you to use before you handle the baby and also to wipe the changing table/surface on which you're going to put your changing mat. I'd also add a muslin cloth to use on top of my changing mat so the baby's skin doesn't touch the mat's cold plastic cover directly. burping cloth bibs HTH

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