It might be too late but I would love to hear what part of the stuff you took to the hospital you actually used and which things you should have left at home. ❤️

Don't forget deodorant and remember that anything that is in your bed is going to get messy, so I would say avoid putting any of your own stuff in the bed, like the pillow and save the pjs until after the afterbirth is delivered and you have gotten up for the first time. Former L&D nurse here. Best wishes on your new addition!

I would love to see an update on this video. I know its been a long time since you've had the baby, but it would be great to hear what you used, what you did not, and what you felt was worth bringing or what you wish you would have brought!

Honestly don't be nervous at all. Billions of women have delivered babies and you are just as strong as them. Doctors know what they are doing, trust them. If something goes wrong and you have to have a c-section, it will all be fine. You will be able to push out the baby. And really, you just need to push out the head and shoulders of the baby and practically the rest comes out!! And once the baby comes out you will know exactly what to do. I mean, in the moment you'll want to snuggle him and cry and hold him forever. But when you get to take him home that's where your motherly instinct comes in. You will be so great! Your husband too!!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement!!

@bustinout7465

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 35 weeks and I really needed to hear this, thank you so much!

@alinaelenavlase1517

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see amazing people encouraging others♥️

If you do plan on doing your makeup, bring a little travel mirror that you can just use from your bed

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

On it! Good tip!

@kristimcintosh7725

4 жыл бұрын

Good thinking 👍

I'm only 22 and not planning on having babies anytime soon but I really enjoyed watching your excitement in this video. I would be totally the same way, better to be over prepared! I'm wishing you the best of luck with your delivery, I'm sure you will do great. How exciting that you are going to meet your little baby

coconut oil to put on baby's bum before they poop meconium. That stuff is super sticky and with a layer of oil, it wipes right off! Has worked like magic with all my kidos! Mild laxatives might be good too, they helped me big time for those first few days after birth.

I had my baby 7 hours ago (currently catching up on KZread to keep myself awake while he sleeps on me), and I'm already missing some things that I wish I'd packed. 1) Towels (I brought schampo and stuff but nothing to dry off with...), 2) boppy/nursing pillow (it was too big and bulky but now I really want it). Good luck with everything Susan!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

OMG! Congrats!

@TheRavensNest

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@cgkitti

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with the towel. My hospital provided towels...and they were scratchy and awful. The last thing you wanted to rub on sore bodies (especially nipples) is a scratchy towel..

@TheRavensNest

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I realized after I posted the first comment that they actually provided towels at the hospital - but like you said - they were NOT comfy!

@macydiy9697

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats even tho I'm 2 years late!!!

Definitely pack a smaller size outfit for baby! I know so many people who thought they would have big babies and ended up needing newborn size clothes (or even preemie!). Also bring more than one blanket for baby (poop, vomit, etc... it'll happen). If you plan to circ baby bring bacitracin (hospital should provide though). Also, bring your own wash clothes and towels (if you plan to shower) as someone who works in a hospital I can tell you you'll definitely want your own wash clothes (and probably towels too!) bring your own pillow! And the disposable boy shorts is a GREAT idea :) Good luck!!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

One extra blanket is a good point (and I have plenty!). Towels too!

Put aloe Vera gel on pads and put them in the fridge. It really cools down and soothes your lady parts 😌 good luck! Xx

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

At least at the hospital I work at, we are not allowed to cut or trim the babies nails. Just a policy to protect us I guess. So I would bring a trimmer or file if you think you would need it. I love the long sleeve onesies that cover their hands to protect them from scratching themselves! Congratulations and best wishes!

Awwww I'm so happy for you❤️❤️❤️seeing you talk about everything warms my heart

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

Personally I think more is more when going to the hospital. If you don't use most things then that's fine, but you'll be happy to have them if needed. the tucks were a good send. The hospital provided those for me and also a numbing spray. I didn't have any hemorrhoids but the nurses had me use them for cooling comfort. definitely a must have for sure!!!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

I've heard the Tucks are GREAT! Thanks for letting me know you loved them too.

Yes bring your diapers n wipes, also make some pad popsicles helps so when your home you have some ready. don't forget a 1L water bottle, hair ties. Hard Candy ( life savers, gum, mints) Along with a roll of change for vending machine.

Wow day 5 hair looks good! It doesn't look oily at all! Mine would look greasy at the end of the day!

so excited for you! wish you all the best!!

Haha the sport coat and fancy socks!! my baby's dad also thinks he wants​ to look nice when his son comes into the world lol I'm just thinking "ok sweetheart​ let me know how that goes ❤"

I am so excited and I cannot wait to see your baby

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm excited too!

How exciting, good luck n a big congrats!!!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

a playlist is a good thing to have or something soothing to listen to during the birthing process

I think it's better to b prepared than not b. Ur doing great!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

This was so useful, thanks lovely x

you should buy traveling size thing so you have more room in your bag and it won't be heavy and so if you travel you can use the leftovers

I recommend not to fold the baby socks the way you are because it will stretch out the elastic around the ankle and it will constantly be falling off the baby. Try putting one sock inside the other.

the hospital should provide everything you need for baby and for your aftercare while at the hospital. dont be afraid to ask for more when you get low while staying or before you leave. my advice would be to bring a laptop with movies and an hdmi cord to relax and watch movies just in case it takes a while. also, it will give you both entertainment after the baby is born. my saving grace was my maternity nightgown that i changed into after i showered. even if you dont feel up to showering, do it anyway. it will make you feel incredible. unless your baby cries a lot, there's no need for a pacifier. i didnt introduce one to my baby girl until 4 weeks old. since you plan on breastfeeding, you want the baby to get used to your nipple. it will be your first time learning to feed and the babies so you shouldnt confuse your baby by giving them a pacifier unless necessary so i would say dont pack one so you both can focus on getting breastfeeding down. its very frustrating at first for both of you. utilize the lactation consultant they should have there. they are amazing and wise. if you are planning on using a breast pump later, bring it so the consultant can teach you how to use it properly and how to clean it.

You didn't say what size the gray onesie was but you should definitely pack a newborn size onesie just in case you do have a smaller baby. I loved the kimono style onesie for the first few months because it's so much easier to change the baby. I hope labor and delivery goes well for you!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

I've got a couple different sizes! Thank you so much! :)

"I always use face wipes." Well that's something I never thought I'd hear Susan say! Okay so I guess they aren't actually makeup wipes, but still!

You might want to look for a size newborn for going home outfit, I had a bunch of 0-3s picked out but they were all to big for about the first month, my son was born 7lbs 2oz not big but not small and he was swimming in almost all the 0-3 :)

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Got it. Will bring extras!

I would definitely take all baby toiletries! Diapers, wipes pacifiers everything! Better to be over prepared!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

good luck love. take what ever gives you comfort . ..... I'd be the same way . .. I only wish that I had the stuff you have 15 yrs ago 10 yrs ago . now I have two big stinky gorgeous monkeys ! and you shall have your gorgeous baby too

Did you end up washing your hair at the hospital? Taking a shower and washing my hair made me feel soooo refreshed after being stuck in bed after my c-section. I made it a point to shower every day I was there (minus the first day since I was bedridden).

Also be prepared for everything because things can change when you are having a baby 👶

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

I completely just learned that!

And socks for you! My feet are freezing in the hospital!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Good call! Adding those!

I want to know what brand that grey bag is! It’s really nice and I want one!!

I love your channel!

Love love love!

Cute. Good luck!!! X

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

hey im a ftm, 29 weeks today, im new to your channel. I'd bring a diaper or two for ride to home if the hospital is far. Congratulation on your baby boy!

you may also like the honest wipes my friend uses them on her son cause his skin is so sensitve

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

I have some! :)

Hi Susan! Love your channel :) What is your opinion on SNOO bassinet?

Susan, where did you get your makeup and skincare bag?

Your doing great. Take your own pads! They are way too big! Don't be nervous!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

That's what everyone is saying! Good to know!

Bring the pacifiers, skip the diapers and wipes. I would bring my pads, I might bring essential oil like peppermint and lavender.

Definitely take your own pacifiers. I forgot mine and my son wouldn't take anything other than the ones that the hospital provided. It sucked because I had so many other pacifiers already.

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

See that's what I've heard. OK, just confirmed I'm definitely bringing my own.

Can you do an updated video on what you actually used, and what you wish you had? Thanks!

DON'T USE CLIPPERS AT FIRST! It's so hard because they are so small and fragile. I'd take a small emery board and just file them down. It's quiet too so they won't wake up from the clipping.

I know it sounds funny but given your size your baby is likely to follow suit and you'll probably need a newborn size outfit as the 0-3 are designed to fit til 3 months!!

Bring some snacks for your hubby & yourself for later, and quarters for the vending machine!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Good call!

Preserving your placenta?

tucks were probided to me by my hospital even a little spray for down there I got underware and pads diapers blankets for baby and wipes even the nipple pads and a breast pump and bottles so many things that I didn't really need nothing shampoo soap and byaby soap were also provided sorri this is so long lovee best wishes to you

The music you chose for the background, kind of drowns out your voice. I actually had to use subtitles to hear you. But great advice; just remember to be patient.

Hi! Did you end up using this Mz wallace sutton as your baby bag? I couldnt find the video. Thanks!

@SydneyDiva

4 жыл бұрын

Was wondering why the tag was on throughout the video? Maybe was considering returning?

jus gave birth to my 3rd baby via csection and though I packed 2 bags, baby and me, I didn't needed much nor did I touch most of the items in the bags. definitely, bring your own pads and disposable undies!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Good to know and congrats!

@lisalevine2893

7 жыл бұрын

yes you definitely will not use half the stuff..i know its fun buying/having all that and i did it too; but most won't be touched..

@maisielb1517

6 жыл бұрын

If you end up having to stay in hospital for any length of time you so will i wayyyy over packed for both me and baby last time and ended up having to send relatives to the shops this time i know i have to stay in hospital for a while after hes born and im packing 4 bags 1 full of baby clothes and everything baby basically 1 full of blankets and spares of stuff for baby plus extra nappies (uk hospitals wont provide them they have some but will tell you to get your own in as soon as possible) my nursing pillow on its own 1 full of all my stuff clothes shower stuff ect and then 1 with a blanket and towel and my bulky jacket and then my nice big puffy pillow seperate too so im taking quite a bit especially because in the uk you dont get your own room in hospital your on a ward only seperated by curtains but i hated being there last time so id rather have everything i need to be comfortable and enjoy mt first couple days with my baby

I would bring some newborn sized clothes too, in case baby is small. And, maybe an outfit for a girl, in case baby is a girl surprise! I'm due in March and I've had my bag packed since Xmas because I have babies early. I never used makeup in the hospital, honestly there isn't any time. And I cry a lot after having a baby so makeup would be a disaster. The baby will be with you in the room unless something is wrong with you or baby, so you will be overwhelmed taking car of the baby to really worry about anything else. If you need a c section you will need granny panties to wear at home for a while because you don't want anything near the incision. I think the basics you need are: toothbrush and toothpaste, face wash, body wash, body lotion, and your basic skin care. And the comfiest clothes you own, you honestly won't care what you look like. Drink lots of water, prunes and laxatives are definitely helpful. Yes for all the breast feeding stuff!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Imagine if he came out a girl?!?! The opposite happened to my little sister--she thought she was having a girl until the minute he came out. Getting the prunes asap! :)

What was the book your friend recommended?

the hospital does provide diapers but bring your own diapers because that's the brand that you are going to use at home in the hospital might have a different brand then what you want to use and also pack your own soap and personal items

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Good tips! Thank you.

@dominiquecurry6471

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome

@dominiquecurry6471

7 жыл бұрын

I'm soon having a little furl my self I'm 29 weeks iv been watching videos an asking? An learning stuff my self

The hospital pads are so so so uncomfortable, get your own pads!!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Got it!

@mallory5755

7 жыл бұрын

I loved them, and the hospital underwear were so comfortable lol. I wish I still had the hospital underwear haha

@PattiQ

7 жыл бұрын

Someone under a different video I recently saw recommended taking adult diapers. And having given birth, I probably will be taking those the next time. That way I won't have to throw out any real underwear and won't have to worry about those pads slipping around.

What is the book name?

How was the placenta pills?

Okay, WHAT did the lady do with the placenta???

Do you have a name picked out yet?!

Susan you are my rolemodel ly xxx

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you! I hope I'm doing a good job. :)

@sarahfarrugia8581

7 жыл бұрын

omg i love you xxxxx you look great

Your husband will probably want a book and his own pillow. At our hospital the pillows were running low so he only one one flat one, hated it. Those are the two things he wished he had. Specifically, kindle but anything to read.

what did you actually end up using at the hospital? also you said u were there 4days did u have a c section or a vag birth? I'm due in September I wanna know what to kind of try to expect

@persianprincess8764

7 жыл бұрын

did u end up using the makeup? also you said in a later video u were there 4days (I just watched the video "newborn essentals" or whatever u titled it) so how did it workout having only 3outfits in different sizes?

I know it's a little weird but you don't have to show the birth part just when he comes out and when your at the hospital but to get to the point can you vlog it cause I have a baby on the way and it could really help me propare

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley! I actually just had my baby and I'll tell you there's really no way to prepare. We were supposed to be induced on Thursday morning, but the baby decided he wanted to come before that. We went to the hospital in the middle of the night and everything seemed fine twenty minutes in for a vaginal birth until I ended up having an emergency c-section. We wouldn't have been able to film it because at that point I was so pumped up with an epidural and then anesthesia, I couldn't even stay awake and my poor husband was scared something bad was going to happen. All turned out perfectly fine and we have our cute baby boy, but it just goes to show, you can only prepare so much. Also, I didn't use half the stuff in my hospital bag! Go figure. Hospital had most things I needed, even slipper socks. Good luck!

@ashleyrose103

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Susan I bet he if a wonderful baby boy

is the baby born yet

Your hair brush!

not supposed to wash hair after delivery right??

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Wait, what? I didn't know. Good thing I don't like washing my hair. :)

@rskmahajan

7 жыл бұрын

+Susan Yara I don't know how many days after you should wash it but my aunt apparently washed her hair immediately after birth and she got really sick and got headache and backache(she had normal delivery ) Anyways ask your doctor this question??

@maisielb1517

6 жыл бұрын

The hospital where i am tells you to get in the shower before your allowed to go home so almoat every woman washes their hair here just incase anyone about to give birth reads this comment thread and worries about washing you will REALLY want to get clean after birth

@adjones87

6 жыл бұрын

Huh?! I'm on my 4th and have never heard that. In fact, they make you get up and shower no matter how tired/sore/etc you are. That sounds like one of those old school old wives tales.lol

dont love pacifiers, those may interfere with bf. just wanted to let you know )))) however you decide)) good luck

Get your own padssss. The hospital ones are uncomfortable

@zoeliz2862

7 жыл бұрын

It's not overkill at all

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

On it!

bring a few diapers and the water wires just in case what ever they give you doesn't sit well with baby and from my experience hospitals no longer provide pacifiers so if you want to introduce one bring it... in my experience they will not let you wash your hair the first day some dont pack too much eye mask are great and bring an iPod/ipad or head phones for phone music labor can be an extremely long she boring lol

@queenk.1460

7 жыл бұрын

tucks are awesome especially if you tear...most hospitals provide mesh underwear I would suggest bringing larger regular comfortable panties instead. hospital towels are ruff and white bring your own need I say more lol a few hair ties wouldn't hurt either

The hospital will supply diapers and wipes. I would save your own!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds good!

@Legal.Knievel

6 жыл бұрын

Kelly Bajaj most hospitals use Pampers and they're one of my least favorite brands. I only like Seventh Generation, the Target brand, and the Aldi brand. If you have a preference, it's best to bring your own. I'll never put a baby in Pampers.

everyone looks exhausted and wore out in the first picture with their baby!!! i remember thinking my mom didn't look very pretty in the picture when i was born. just be natural its more real and "beautiful"

The hospital provides everything baby needs. Don't bring diapers. Bring going home outfits for you and baby. I used nursing camis/tanks under the hospital gown, and the hospital mesh undies. Honestly, destroy the hospital's "clothes" and not your own! Machine-washable isotoner mule slippers, a maternity yoga outfit, the carseat and you're ready to go. You'll have a chance to shower at the hospital and it'll be magical like a spa treatment, so bring your favorite shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. Yes! You'll be great, sending you good vibes!

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Energy drinks? Are you sure?

Everyone go watch my first teen mom what's in my diaper bag video!!!

Are you gonna document your birth?

@SusanYara

7 жыл бұрын

I've been debating it. Likely not because I'm a little superstitious about things and also just want to focus on the moment since it's my first. :)

Wait. Energy drinks? if you're breast feeding do u really think energy drinks are a good idea?

@downsyndromemama

5 жыл бұрын

Like powerade and Gatorade not monsters and redbulls lol

I really wanted to watch your whole video but this music is really annoying!! x