13 Things Every Dad Needs in His Hospital Survival Kit (What to Pack in the Go-Bag)
- A spacious bag
- Healthy snacks
- Energy boosters
- Extra clothes & pajamas
- One nice outfit
- A camera for high-quality photos and video
- Phone & other device chargers
- Books, games, movies & other entertainment
- A spacious bag.
- Healthy snacks.
- Energy boosters.
- Extra clothes & pajamas.
- One nice outfit.
- A camera for high-quality photos and video.
- Phone & other device chargers.
- Books, games, movies & other entertainment.
What to put in a hospital bag?
Do you have to have snacks in your go bag?
What to put in a hospital bag?
Other good food options for your hospital bag are Protein Bars, water, and some gel recovery sachets. These are fantastic for a quick energy boost.
Why do dads need tablets?
Dad might need a tablet for music, photography, and entertainment.
Do you need chargers in a hospital?
Chargers. You might need chargers if you are in the hospital for a long time. If your house is anything like mine, there will be at least 4 cables in each room, including the toilet….and at least 2 plugs! If you do not have any spare, then order some more in preparation. Here are the two most common cables:
Do hospital bags have candy?
Every hospital bag MUST have Chocolate or candy in it. The sugar is your friend! Unless you have diabetes, of course.
Do you need a survival kit if you don't have a bag?
First up, Dads, if you don’t have a bag for your hospital survival kit, you need one.
Do you need clothing for a water birth?
If you are going for a water birth, you will need clothing for it!
Do Dad and Mom want photos from the hospital?
Dad and Mom will want plenty of photographs from the hospital experience.
ENERGY
My first labor was a whopping 32 hours, the last 18 of which took place at the hospital. While I had all kinds of adrenaline pumping through my body, I know that it must have been hard for my husband to stay awake and alert by my side all through the day and night.
SUSTENANCE
Once you get to the hospital, you won’t be allowed to eat anything…but that doesn’t mean your husband should suffer the same fate! Sure, you may not want him to eat in front of you, but by throwing a few of his favorite snacks and a Gatorade in his bag he’ll be able to grab a quick snack without having to go all the way to the cafeteria.
OTHER ESSENTIALS
If Daddy is planning to spend the night in the hospital with you, hopefully he has a bag packed for himself with any essentials he needs…but this time around, my husband will be heading home to sleep in his own bed, so I don’t think he’ll be bringing much to the hospital for himself.
What to throw in dad's hospital bag?
If you are planning to breastfeed, it is a good idea to throw a notebook and pen in dad’s hospital bag.
What to give my dad for labor?
Comfortable slippers. Dad needs to have something cozy to walk down the halls with you as you try to work out all the extra fluids you received in labor. Providing a small comfort object like slippers will help him feel more relaxed while you are staying in the hospital. 6. Oral rehydration salts.
How many nights do you have to stay in hospital for a birth?
If you plan to have a hospital birth, you will need to prepare for multiple overnights. The good news is you will likely only stay two nights if you have an uncomplicated birth. If you have a c-sections, you may have to stay 3 nights so keep that in mind. You will need a few basic things for dad’s hospital bag.
What happens when you stay in a hospital?
During your stay at the hospital, you will be woken up all the time. The nurses will come in. The baby will cry. You will toss and turn because the bed is so darn uncomfortable.
Do dads need protein bars?
Dads need to keep up their strength to hold your leg at 2 am. The protein bars are necessary for him to persevere.
Can you put a sleep mask in your dad's bag?
In addition to earplugs, it is a good idea to stash a sleep mask in your dad bag.
Do earplugs help dad?
The earplugs will help dad be your rock the next day. He will be able to hold the baby while you shower and nap, give you back massages, and just generally watch out for you. Earplugs definitely need to be on the hospital bag checklist for dad! 2. Sleep mask.
DAD HOSPITAL SURVIVAL KIT INCLUDES
Don’t forget Dad! A new dad survival kit will help him atlabo the hospital. ( Or check out this new dad survival kit here. )
NEWBORN SURVIVAL KITS GIFT BASKET IDEA
If you want a gift that’s tailored to the newborn phase (and not just the hospital stay), create a Newborn Survival Kit with this tutorial.
What to put in a hospital bag?
Some other good, healthy options that won’t go bad in your hospital bag or survival kit: 1 Jerky 2 Trail mix 3 Dehydrated fruit 4 Nuts 5 Veggie straws
Do you have to have snacks in your go bag?
You’ll have some healthy snacks in your go-bag, certainly, but if you get a hankering for something (or more importantly, if mom does), it’s really handy to have dollar bills or change around for the hospital vending machines.
