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Hospital Bag Checklist


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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