Your Hospital Bag Checklist

For this handy list, we have accumulated tips from lots of different Mums so it really is a comprehensive  list that might be worth printing off and having on hand.

So…the time has come to pack THE hospital bag!  I have to say I really enjoyed doing this!  I know for some it can be a daunting process or one that is left until last minute but I was picking things up every time we would go to town and would put them aside until the time came to actually pack my bag & the baby bag!

Two little tips before you begin packing:

• Do out a list before you start & have it easily accessible so you can add to it on the go.
• Pack earlier than you think you need to! It’s no harm to have  both yours & the baby bag fully packed by 37 weeks, just in case!

I only had two bags. One hand luggage size suitcase for the me & I used a baby change bag for all my daughters things.

Here goes!

Labour Ward

• Pj’s or nightdress (All dark coloured .. for obvious reasons!!)
• Nightgown
• Flip Flops
• Face cloth
• Hair ties
• Lipbalm (lips get chapped with the heat of the hospital)
• Bikini top (If you plan on using the bath)
• Headphones or Earplugs
• Phone charger
• Snacks!

Delivery Suite

⇾All your bags come in here with you.

Have babies clothes easily accessible!

*Tip* Have babies first outfit in a ziplock bag so it can be accessed easily. Advice on what to have in a bag; Babygrow, vest, hat, cardigan & a nappy – Don’t forget a baby blanket!

Postnatal Ward

• Nightdresses with buttons down the front X 3   
• Nursing Bra
• Your own pillow if you want.
• Black towel
• Pack of black knickers
• Maternity pads (2 packs should be enough) but have more at home!
• Breast pads   (1 box)  
• Lanolin Nipple Cream
• Multi-Mam Compresses (2 boxes) maybe more to keep at home stored in the fridge…Bliss!
• Some makeup (ie. Concealer & lipbalm!)
• Facewipes / travel size shampoo/deodorant & a nice body wash.
• Face mist & dry shampoo , toothpaste/brush
• More snacks (the evenings are long!)

For Baby

• Baby grows  x5  (Next and some Dunnes Newborn have the mittens built in)
• Vests x5
• Cellular blanket x1 or Swaddle blanket
• Muslin x 1
• Nappy’s  x1 (Small 24 pack of No.1 pampers)
• Wipes
• Baby Towel
• Bodywash
• Cardigan x1
• Cotton Wool
• Going home outfit

Some Extras

• Swaddle Bag
• Breastfeeding Pillow
• Small gift for the Midwives who helped deliver your baby
• If this isn’t your second child, a gift from the baby to you other child (ren) might go down well!
• Fresh T shirt & toothbrush for your partner!

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