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I N T H E H O S P I T A L B A G

Mum Birth Mum – Postnatal Birth Partner Baby

Hospital notes 2 or 3 nursing bras Phone Nappies (allow 12 a day)
Birth preferences Breast pads Charger 2 or 3 sleepsuits
Nightdress / pyjamas Nipple cream Camera 2 or 3 vests
Comfy Birth Clothes Stretch mark lotion Toiletries Muslin squares
Slippers Maternity pads/pants Book 1 pair socks or booties
Dressing gown Front opening night shirt, Tablet for any A suit for going home
Socks shirt or pyjamas downtime Blanket or shawl
Snacks, e.g. bananas, cereal bars, Toiletries Swimwear Jacket or warm suit for winter

honey, sweets, etc. Towels Snacks babies
Bottle of water with spout Hairbrush Water Hat (usually supplied by hospital)
Tablet Plenty of big cotton pants Car seat (can easily be collected
Phone and charger Maternity clothes for later if you have a substantial
Tissues/wipes going home amount of luggage or a visitor can
Your pillow Magazine or book bring it to the hospital)
Birth ball (check with hospital if they
have them)
Face cloths
Fairy lights or electric candles

** For homebirth you still need to pack a bag