Here at Buy for Baby Busselton, we’ve put together to the ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist for when you head into hospital to have your baby.
Bag One: For Mum
- Your Medicare card and any other documentation that your hospital or birthing centre requires.
- Comfortable, loose clothing for when you’re not in the bath or shower. Some oversized t-shirts or a lightweight dressing gown.
- An outfit to leave the hospital in.
- A few sets of underwear and comfortable breastfeeding bras.
- Thongs to wear in the shower or wet areas.
- Comfy, loose pyjamas.
- Tissues
- Hair ties, bobby pins and a hairbrush.
- Shower essentials – facewash, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Maternity sanitary pads.
- Breast Pads – to support leaking, tender nipples in the early days.
- Hydrogel Pads – to help with the discomfort associated with milk engorgement.
- A breastfeeding support pillow.
- Nipple Shields – if you’re breastfeeding and baby needs help to latch to your nipple in the first few days.
- Lip balm.
- Food and drink supplies – to help maintain energy throughout labour.
- Music playlist with your favourite songs. Check with your hospital or birthing centre if they have a docking station or CD player.
- Your birth plan if you have one.
- Biodegradable plastic bags – to take soiled or dirty soiled clothes home in.
Bag Two: Mum’s Support Person
- Phone/camera and charger – special moments ahoy!
- Spare clothes and sleepwear (if you’re staying overnight).
- Boardshorts or swimwear if you’re in the birthing pool, bath or shower.
- A toothbrush, toothpaste, shower essentials and deodorant.
- Snacks – you’ll need your energy too!
And finally… the All-Important Bag Three: For Baby
- Three to four bodysuits.
- Three to four singlets.
- A soother.
- A hat/beanie.
- A car capsule or convertible car seat.
- Nappy bag.
- Nappies, wipes and nappy cream.
- Baby wash.
- A baby blanket.
However you plan to or end up giving birth, whether it’s natural or C-section, a pre-packed hospital bag will help you have a clear mind to focus on the task at hand, a safe arrival for bub and mum!
We wish you all the best for the next chapter of your lives.