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]
Shop my Hospital Bag!
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
- Your own pillow(s) and/or towel(s)
- Nursing pillow
- Battery powered diffuser
- Battery powered tea-lights
- Battery powered fairy lights
- Wireless headphones & playlist
- Bottles of ready-made formula with teat
ESSENTIAL EXTRA
- Car Seat – as shown in my baby essentials blog post!
[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.
