Hospital Bag
This list might be useful for some of you, just suggestions for when you’re packing your ‘hospital bag’.
What to pack for labour & birth
Your Labou
r Bag
Maternity Notes
Lightweight nightdress
Flip-flops
Lightweight dressing gown
Cosy, comfy socks
Toilet bag
Tissues
Mobile phone/Camera
Small amount of cash
Playlist/music player
Lighting (battery operated candles or other)
Relaxing fragrance – aromatherapy oils
A favourite pillow and/or blanket
Cool bag with snacks and drinks
Bendy straws/sippy bottle
Glucose tablets or honey sticks
A spare t-shirt for birth partner, shorts if using birthing pool
Your Postnatal Bag
2 x lightweight night dresses
Pj’s vest tops – front opening
2 x nursing bras and a packet of breast pads
Big pants x 6
Large sanitary pads
Hand wipes/antibacterial hand cleanser
Tissues
Comfortable clothes for going home
Baby’s Bag
Newborn vests and babygrows x 4
Scratch mitts x 4
Muslin squares x 6
Baby car seat
Hat, cardigan, blanket for baby going home
Check with your local hospital if they supply nappies, cotton wool, towels, blankets etc or if you need to add them to your list above.
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