When planning what to pack in your hospital bag, try to remember you may be not be out straight after you give birth. I packed for a week and after I had my baby I was thankful that I did! Although I was only in for a couple of nights, I went through everything I packed in no time. Birth and after birth is very messy from your waters breaking and postpartum bleeding.
Essentials for you:
- Two nightdresses - Buy two inexpensive nightdresses, one for labour and childbirth, and one to use afterwards. If you're planning to breastfeed get a nightdress with buttons.
- Going home clothes - Make sure it is something loose and comfortable.
- Underwear - You can never have too many.
- Baggy clothes
- Maternity bras and nursing bras - If you're planning to breastfeed.
- Sanitary pads
- Toiletries - Tooth brush, tooth pastes, deodorant, flannel and non scented soap.
- Breast pads and nipple cream - If you're planning to breastfeed
- Towel and bathrobe
- Bottles and formula - Even if you're planning to breastfeed take some anyway, my milk didn't come in quick enough so I had to combo feed. I was adamant not to give my baby formula but sometimes things don't work out as planned.
- Snacks
- Hair brush
- Water spray - You will be sore after especially if you need stitches
- Bag for dirty clothes
Non essentials for you that you might need:
- Book
- Phone
- Ipad or laptop
- Magazine
- Phone charger
- Camera
- Make up
- Hair straighteners
Baby's stuff
- Nappies/Nappy bag
- Wipes
- Cotton wool balls
- Bodysuits/Bodyvests
- Babygro bags
- Hat
- Mittens
- Socks
- Jacket
- Blanket
- Muslins
- Bibs
- Baby towel
- Going home outfit (optional)
- Carseat
I recommend packing an extra bag of essentials at home in case you run out, otherwise someone may need to collect some stuff for you as this happened to me a couple of times.
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