Hospital bag

Hiya so when I give birth a year ago I wrote a list, I’ll add the things I packed now although I was home the same day so could be a bit different for someone else x

Post oartum care,peri bottle cold witch hazel pads maternity underwear disposable,maternity towels,comfy pjs (for you) Bsby bag-first outfit,3xmuslin cloths,pink book,20 nappies I brought,wipes or cotton buds,first formulas (even if you plan to breastfeed just in case),baby blanket,bsby socks and hats and s couple sleep grows,couple vests and swaddle xx

Also would bring snacks,phone charger,maybe a hand held fan,partners outfit and pjs

So for me: 2 nighties Dressing gown and slippers (didn’t use) Nursing comfy bras X2. Breast pads Maternity pads (they also supply these but to be safe I packed them) Black comfy oversized knickers X5 Dark coloured Pjs for after birth. Water bottle with straw Hand fan Hair brush Bobbles Tooth brush/ paste Shampoo/conditioner Deodorant Phone charger Flannel Dark towel Coming home outfit- comfy leggings and oversized t shirt Shower gel Also adult nappies were a life saver!! I didn’t use everything I packed as I wasn’t in long but found it better to have them incase xx

Not much at all just make sure you have comfortable clothes and clothes for yourself to go home in and for baby, charger, mostly everything else is provided unless you’re going to want your own items and depends on your labor plan!!!

Then for the baby: Going home outfit- newborn 3X newborn baby grows 3X newborn vests 2X tiny baby baby grows (didn’t use as baby was bigger) 2X tiny baby baby vests (didn’t use again) Small hats Bibs Dummies Comforter 2X baby blanket Cardigan Nappies Wipes Socks Baby milk (the hospital supplied ours) Hope this helps x

I swore by the lilets maternity pads and Tesco disposable knickers x

Check out the list provided by the NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/preparing-for-labour-and-birth/hospital-bag-checklist/

I would recommend separate bags, one for labour including one baby outfit, hat, nappy etc and one for after, which can be left in the car. It’s a pain lugging bags around hospital when you might not need a lot of it

Heya lovely, honestly pack it asap. I have birth 35 weeks and did not have it packed and it was a nightmare. There is the NHS guidelines but if you’re looking for something ready you can just choose from you can look at My Baby Nest .co.uk It has everything you need and you can fully customise your bag!

Some things to consider that are not on the NHS website is 1) a water bottle with a straw as you won’t have time to drink water from a bottle in between contractions 2) 3m phone charger as the plug sockets are far from the beginning 3) postpartum belly wrap as it helps you feel supported!