I run an online business selling natural & organic care products.  I want to put together a hospital pack using the products that I already sell and maybe some new products.

I was just after some ideas from other mums on what you would like to see in the pack if you were purchasing it for yourself.

Thanks

http://www.cyberstrawberry.co.uk

breast pads, maternity pads, lovely things for shower (for mum not bub), babygrow & vest, chocolate, nice tea-bags.
basically things I know I'd definitely use, not useless bits of faff that are just there to fill up the basket (eg a face flannel),  ;D

and lip salve as hospitals are always horridly dry  ;D

teatree oil for sore lady bits, eyemask for daytime naps (first baby people only ?!),  nipple cream, arnica tablets - not sure exactly what you sell but I looked for these items after DS was born 

Cake!!

Sorry, this is obviously not at all helpful, but bearing in mind all I got after a 17 hour labour was a slice of toast and then nothing till I was discharged 7 hours later, I think a large slab of Genoa cake is a must!!

Seriously, I think pads, tissues, I actually used a face cloth as DH was very good and kept my forehead cool with it, so i would use that.  What about a compilation CD of beautiful and soothing classical music?  I think someone ought to make maternity pads that are really going to work.  I always had to use two in my pants and STILL leaked terribly.  I don't know what products you make, but basically a nappy idea would be more practical .....................for me anyway!!   ::)

nut/seed bars hospitals round here dont feed you very well. Nice shower stuff for me not baby. information on cloth nappies, rescue remedie, baby sleep gown few moltex napppies ( or simmilar eco friendly nappies) some special tea, chamomile/ or an uplifting tea hand cream hospitals are dry. on my 4th now so hard to think what i needed on my first.

I would have definately used things mentioned like a flannel, flapjacks/dried fruit, teabags, hand cream, lip salve (esp. after gas/air), baby suit/vest, pads, toothbrush, toothpaste, breastpads, maternity pads,etc, etc.  Once I think about it I could go on and on.

I found great pads at mothercare (slim with two lots of sticky wings) that never leaked and would recommend them highly.

sarie