What to Pack in your Hospital Bag

What to Pack in your Hospital Bag

Hello!! So this week I have a highly requested blog post and video for you.. it’s ‘what’s in my hospital bag’ and I really was so excited to write and film it for you! I’ve put a full list of everything that I’m taking down below and have even included a downloadable checklist for you to print out.

 

Please do let me know what you found useful or not in the comments, I would love to know and I really hope this list helps you!

 

[DOWNLOAD MY PRINTABLE HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST]

 

 

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Donut Cushion for post birth!
Donut Cushion for post birth!
Hydrogel Discs to heal crscked nipples!
Hydrogel Discs to heal crscked nipples!
Soft liners to move onto after maternity pads!
Soft liners to move onto after maternity pads!
Baby 2’s newborn baby blue and pink hats
Baby 2’s newborn baby blue and pink hats
My new bluetooth headphones for hypnobirthing!
My new bluetooth headphones for hypnobirthing!
Practical Hypnobirthing Tips
Practical Hypnobirthing Tips
Tea Lights
Tea Lights
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Fairy Lights
Disposable Maternity Briefs
Disposable Maternity Briefs
Spritz for Bits
Spritz for Bits
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Cotton Pads
Face Spray
Face Spray
Essential Oils
Essential Oils
Nursing Nightie
Nursing Nightie
Hypnobirthing Book
Hypnobirthing Book
Over the Bump Leggings
Over the Bump Leggings
Nursing Bras
Nursing Bras
Stretch Mark Cream
Stretch Mark Cream
Lavender Sleep Mist
Lavender Sleep Mist
Nipple Balm
Nipple Balm
Breast Pads
Breast Pads
Pretty Muslins
Pretty Muslins
Nursing Pillow
Nursing Pillow
Changing Bag
Changing Bag
Car Seat
Car Seat
Pram or Car Seat Blanket
Pram or Car Seat Blanket

 

BABY’S BAG

  • Changing bag – Mine is from Storksak
  • Going home outfit – Hat, long or short-sleeved vest & baby grow/sleep suit*
  • Blanket for the car seat for going home – I have one from Shnuggles
  • Cotton pads – to wash your baby with
  • Nappy sacks
  • Nappies – I’m taking 2 x 20 packs in total
  • Swaddling muslins for night time
  • Regular sized muslins
  • Hat for post birth – a cheap one incase it gets a bit ‘yuk’!
  • Selection of short and long-sleeved vests and sleepsuits x 5*

*I’m popping the baby’s clothes into see-through freezer bags to keep them clean and organised; one bag for new born items (vests and sleep suits), one bag for the going home outfit and one bag for 0 month/0-3 month old items (vests and sleep suits!) – incase the baby is bigger than expected!

OPTIONAL

  • Water Wipes or Aqua Wipes – may not be needed
  • Baby oil/nappy cream – may not be needed
  • Small soft toy – for a cute picture!

 

 

MUMMY’S BAG

  • Disposable breast pads
  • Clear toiletry bags – so you can see what you are looking for!
  • Nursing notes & birth plan – several copies!
  • Cosy socks & slippers
  • Hair bobbles, lip balm & nipple balm if breast feeding
  • Nursing bras x 2 – if breast feeding
  • Several pairs of large black nickers
  • Maternity pads – 2 x packs at least
  • Light dressing gown – hospitals can be hot!
  • Face wash, flannel & moisturiser
  • Mouth wash & toothbrush
  • Dry shampoo & hair brush
  • Shower gel
  • Un-perfumed deodorant
  • Dark/button up PJ’s/night dress
  • Comfy shirt & black leggings for the day
  • Going home outfit (strappy top/cardigan/leggings/socks)
  • Camera/film/phone/charger
  • Pen & paper

OPTIONAL

  • Tena lady pants
  • Refreshing face spray & makeup
  • Essential oils of choice & cloth to pop them on – I have Lavender
  • Bikini – if planning a water birth
  • Flip flops – if planning a water birth
  • Eye mask for sleeping
  • Contact lenses
  • Memory book
  • Camera – I have an Instax Mini polaroid camera

 

 

SNACK BAG

  • Selection of drinks & straws
  • Selection of snacks e.g. cereal bars, nuts, jelly babies

 

DADDY’S BAG

  • Underwear
  • Spare shirt/top
  • Contact lenses

 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

 

ESSENTIAL EXTRA

 

 

[DOWNLOAD MY PRINTABLE HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST]

 

*This blog post is NOT sponsored. Most items have been bought with my own money however some are gifts. All opinions are my own and are 100% honest. Some links may be affiliated.

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