![]() Make sure you have enough clean clothes to stay fresh - that includes underwear and socks! You’ll be at the hospital for at least two nights, in most cases, and possibly longer if there are any complications or if mom is having a C-section. ![]() A few different outfits/change of clothesĪ no brainer, but not something you want to forget! While the average labor is around eight hours, it could be significantly longer than that.īefore the baby arrives, there’s actually a lot more waiting around than you would think.ĭon’t be afraid to toss a couple of Red Bulls, 5 Hour Energies, or caffeine tablets into the bag for the home stretch.Ĥ. Some other good, healthy options that won’t go bad in your hospital bag or survival kit: It’s totally fine to throw a few snacks or desserts in the bag that you can grab quickly.īut I urge you to bring some healthy options that offer a better nutritional profile!Ĭhances are you’ll be living off of fast food and hospital or cafeteria food for a few days, so make sure you bring some good stuff like protein bars and granola bars (not sugar bombs like Clif bars). OK, I see a lot of people recommending you pack your bag full of junk food, garbage, and high-sugar treats pretending to be healthy. Just grab any old duffel or, frankly, gym bag you have lying around the house - as long as it doesn’t stink. You probably don’t need to stuff your full-sized Samsonite suitcase to the brim or buy a new luggage set for the birth of your child. My best tip for 1st-time parents? Please, please let the staff take your baby to the nursery so you can get at least one good night of sleep before you get home.Īlright, now let’s dive into what to pack in your dad’s survival kit for the 1-4 day hospital stay. Not only is there the small matter of labor and delivery to deal with, but after that, you’ll get a crash course, intensive boot camp in:Īll of that while sleeping in a noisy and uncomfortable hospital room. (Related: My guide to being a better dad based on scientific research and studies.) ![]() Of course, as the dad, you can always run home temporarily to grab necessities, restock on supplies, or check on the house. ![]() If you’re having a C-section by choice or necessity, you’ll stay closer to four days - so be ready to rough it for a while! Chances are you’ll stay anywhere from 24-48 hours after the baby is born. Once the baby is delivered, assuming a normal vaginal delivery with no complications, you could be ushered out of there after just 24 hours. While there’s no telling really how long labor might last (the average labor is about eight hours), we have a pretty good idea of how long you’ll be allowed to stay at the hospital after birth thanks to stringent insurance policies. How long will you be at the hospital after having a baby?īefore we can figure out what to bring to the birth, we need to know about how long we’ll be at the hospital. Books, games, movies & other entertainmentīelow I’ll dive into each one with my thoughts and tips, plus why you should bring it with you for labor and delivery.A camera for high-quality photos and video.(It’s always at least somewhat unexpected, so it pays to be prepared ahead of time.)īut what should actually be in daddy’s hospital survival kit? What should dad pack in the hospital go-bag? ![]() You can’t stop it or delay it.Īt some point between 32-35 weeks pregnant, you should pack your hospital go-bag so you’re ready to run out the door should baby decide to make his or her grand entrance. ![]()
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