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Suggested Hospital Bag contents for you and Baby

There's nothing more exciting than packing your hospital bag in anticipation of the big day! To make life easiers we are introducing this new section to help you. Below is a suggested list for the hospital for both Mum and Baby. 

For Baby:

  • 5 * vest
  • 5 * sleepsuits
  • 2 * pairs scratch mits
  • 1 * baby blanket
  • 1 * baby towel
  • 1 * pack of newborn size nappies
  • 1 * wipes
  • 2 * muslin squares (these are great for catching burps!)
  • Special outfit for going home!
  • soother (if you're going to use one)
  • cotton wool
  • Baby bath
  • Baby powder



    • For Mum

     

  • 1 * Light dressing gown
  • 1 * A big t-shirt/nightie for labour - nothing you love!
  • 3 * pairs of light cotton pyjamas or nightdresses
  • 1 * Slippers
  • 1 * Warm socks for labour
  • 1 * pack of breast pads
  • 1 * tube Lansinoh cream (if you plan on breastfeeding this is brilliant!)
  • 2 * Nursing bras
  • 1 * Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • 1 * Shampoo and Conditioner
  • 1 * Deodorant
  • 1 * Shower Gel
  • 2 * packs maternity pads
  • 2 * Towels (a dark colour is a good idea)
  • 1 * Face cloth
  • 1 * pack of disposable knickers (buy a few sizes up from your normal size)
  • 1 * Lip balm
  • 1 * box Tissues
  • 1 * Notebook and pen
  • 1 * witch hazel (ask midwife to put this in the fridge - heaven if you have stitches)
  • 1 * tea tree oil (put into your bath afterwards to help healing)
  • 1 * lavendar oil (good for helping you relax during labour)
  • Arnica tablets - can help reduce brusing and aid recovery after the birth
  • Maternity clothes to travel home in!  Depressing as it may be, most women will still need to wear maternity clothes for a while after the birth.  Usually what fitted you around the 5 month mark is the best option.  There is nothing more depressing than realizing that your favourite pre-baby jeans won't do up and you have nothing else with you to wear home.



    • For Dad/Birth partner:

     

  • 1 * Camera (Put it in your labour bag so you can't forget it!)
  • 1 * Notebook and pen (to keep track of contractions etc.)
  • Plenty of call credit for mobile phone or a call card
  • List of people to call afterwards
  • snacks for labour
  • Something to read.

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