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HOSPITAL BAG

IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO BE PREPARED, USE THE GUIDE BELOW TO SEE EVERYTHING YOU MAY NEED FOR YOURS AND BABY'S HOSPITAL BAG

WHAT TO PACK

FOR BABY

CLOTHING

  • Vests x3
  • Babygrows x3
  • Socks x2
  • Hat
  • Scratch mittens
  • Going home outfit 
  • Blanket
  • Sleeping bag
  • Dirty clothes bag

CHANGING

  • Nappies x15
  • Gentle wipes & cotton wool
  • Foldable change mat
  • Muslin for change mat x2
  • Dirty nappy bag
  • Small towel

Quantities based on 1 – 2 day stay

FEEDING

  • Muslin square x3
  • Bibs x4
  • Bottles 
  • Steriliser
  • Sterilising tablets
  • Dummy x2

OTHER

  • Car seat

FOR MUM

CLOTHING

  • Labour outfit / Bikini
  • Pyjamas
  • Gown & slippers
  • Clothes x 2
  • Large knickers x 4
  • Nursing bras x2
  • Dirty clothes bag
  • Towel
  • Flip flops

TOILETRIES

  • Face wash & cloth
  • Moisturiser & lip balm
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Hair brush
  • Hair bands & hair clip
  • Small shampoo & conditioner
  • Small body wash & deodorant 
  • Makeup & small mirror

OTHER

  • Birth plan & maternity notes
  • Phone charger
  • Vitamins
  • Snacks
  • Breast pump
  • Nursing pads x10
  • Large sanitary towels x15
  • Eye mask 
  • Cup with a straw
  • Small fan

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING OR NEED ADVICE ABOUT YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT