List of things I need to prepare for my hospital bag, as recommended by midwife and mums online.

Labour and postpartum bag:

  • Hospital notes
  • Robe
  • Nightgown or huge tshirt (for labour)
  • Mini sized toiletries:
    • Lip balm
    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
    • Comb
    • Shampoo and conditioner
    • Lotion
    • Soap
    • Eve Lom
    • Moisturiser
    • Makeup
  • Camera, videocam and chargers
  • Magazines or entertainment
  • Energy snacks
  • Indoor slippers
  • Socks
  • Face mist
  • Headband and hair ties
  • Massage tool
  • Maternity pads
  • Disposable briefs
  • Padded socks
  • Nursing bra
  • Breast pads
  • 2 pairs of pyjamas open front for easy feeding
  • Going home outfit
  • Nursing pillow
  • Dark towels
  • Wet ones and hand sanitisers

 

Baby bag:

  • Going home outfit
  • Blanket
  • Cuddledry towel
  • Baby wipes and diapers
  • Burt’s Baby Bees starter pack*
  • 3 body suits
  • 3 sleepsuits

*not sure if needed