Mum clothes: small suitcase [ ] 2 - 3 pjs [ ] Oversized cardi / robe [ ] Going home outfit [ ] Sliders/shoes - in hospital [ ] Cosy comfy socks [ ] Flip flops for bathroom in hospital [ ] Knickers/ (maternity) [ ] Plastic bags for laundry [ ] maternity bras (matalan) x 4-8 (one cup size bigger) [ ] lil lets maternity pads x 2 [ ] Perineal wash bottle [ ] Towel / Hair towel [ ] Breast pads? Need: [ ] Phone charger [ ] Hair brush/Comb [ ] Hair ties/clips [ ] Toothbrush [ ] Toothpaste [ ] Face / body cream [ ] Face wash [ ] Moisturiser [ ] Shower gel / shampoo /conditioner [ ] Makeup? BB cream [ ] Face wipes? [ ] lip balm
Baby stuff - holdall [ ] muslin cloths/flannels [ ] outfits - bodysuit/sleepsuit/ hat x3 (newborn size set & 0-3m) [ ] 2 blankets [ ] Nappy - newborn size 0 - alot [ ] cotton wool pleat pads [ ] Vaseline/nappy cream for bum [ ] Wipes [ ] Formula milk- ready made formula/& teats [ ] going home outfit? Extras to leave in bag at home/in car : [ ] car seat + thick blanket [ ] 2-3 extra outfits (newborn & 0-3m size) [ ] extra pack nappy size 1 For partner : snacks, water bottle spare t shirt and chocolates /cards for staff to say thank you 😊
Hi! The only thing I ended up using was my charger, pajamas, slippers, and newborn clothes. The hospital provided everything else🩷
@Mari same here! You really don’t need much! The only thing I regret not bringing was a fan! 🥵
Lots I didn’t end up using. Get yourself something to shower with that you enjoy, they didn’t have a hairdryer there btw. Would recommend the frieda knickers or shorts, lil let’s maternity pads for 0-3 weeks pp. especially if your waters break it’s a constant flow that no pad managed, try having some adult diapers handy just in case. I brought coloured pink Vaseline so to use as chapstick and make up and some undereye corrector. Pillows and bed were comfy. Bring a vest, body grow (zipper ones are much easier to use), diapers, muslin, wipes, hats. Toothbrush and toothpaste for mum and dad, comfy change of clothes for dad. Something to watch in the evening if you’re around for a few days. Yeti bottles for hot cold drinks is a nice to have alongside maternity bras.
Mummy- Nightwear- 2 pairs jammies Underwear- 5 pairs pants (high waist comfy maternity pants) 1 comfy maternity bra 2 pairs of socks 1 dark towel Sliders/flip flops/ sandals for walking about hospital in Going home outfit Baby- Baby grows/sleep suits with feet x 4 Vests x 4 2 pairs socks Hat Going home outfit Comforter/teddy 1 blanket 1 swaddle 10 nappies size 0 10 nappies size 1 (didn’t really need nappies as the hospital provided them but handy to have anyway) 1 pack of wipes Photo prop (little sign to say he’s here) Toiletries - Deodorant Toothpaste & toothbrush Shower gel Lipbalm 1 pack of maternity pads 1 pack of disposable pants 1 pack of disposable breast pads Hairbrush & bobbles Nipple cream Extras- Phone charger (extra long one) Pregnancy pillow (comfy plus good for feeding baby on) Snacks!!!!!!!!! (I was starving after the birth) Water bottle with straw Handheld fan (hospital is boiling) Spare t shirt for daddy
^ that was my list that I used. I also took leggings and shirts which I never used as I just stayed in my pyjamas for the 2 days I was in hospital. Hope that helps ❤️xx
https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/preparing-for-labour-and-birth/hospital-bag-checklist/
If you’re planning to breastfeed, nipple butter/cream, and silverettes! I didn’t have the silverettes the first few days and ended up with a lotttt of irritation. I bought them a few days after birth and they really helped!
that’s what i have + my PP kit stuff oh and snacks lol