Hospital Bag Checklist For Baby

IN THE RUN-UP TO THE BIG DAY, AND ESPECIALLY WITH HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE DREADED “BABY BRAIN”, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST FOR BABY CAN BE A LITTLE OVERWHELMING.

As a mum going through pregnancy for the second time I found myself having to make the pregnancy and baby essentials list all over again, so thought I would share it with you! I figured out what was really handy for me the first time, then I researched what others found useful too and asked loads of mums about their must-haves.

If there is anything that you feel we have missed, please let us know and we will add it to the list!

Labour

• Whatever you feel comfortable birthing in – maybe something which opens at the front or is baggy with a huge neckline to enable skin to skin contact as soon as baby is born

• Nightgown

• Socks and slippers

• Lip Balm and something to take the hair out of your face

• Snacks and drinks

• Phone for music (and charger)

After Baby is Born

• Nightwear that you can breastfeed in

• Nursing bras and breast pads

• Nipple cream

• Knickers (disposables if you prefer)

• Maternity pads

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Toiletries & hairbrush

• Earplugs (if you are hypnobirthing or the ward is noisy)

• Comfortable clothes for the journey home

For Your Baby

• Nappies and baby wipes/cotton wool

• Baby clothes – a few bodysuits and sleepsuits and a hat and booties

• Bibs and muslins

• Baby blanket

• Snowsuit or jacket if the weather is cold

• Car seat on the last day

• If you had a vaginal delivery, something to make going to the toilet less uncomfortable.

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU FEEL WE HAVE MISSED? DO LET US KNOW!