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What should I pack in my hospital bag?
28 February 2009
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If you are planning to be in hospital for just one night here are some essentials:
A night dress or loose dress (for the birth)
Gigantic knickers and pyjamas (for after the birth)
Socks or slippers
Dressing gown (you will feel better if you end up on a ward if you have a bit of extra coverage)
A hair brush, clips and bobbles
A book or mini games console for hubby/ your birth partner to use in the stretches between contractions (if you are lucky enough to have down periods)
Lots of change for coffee machines, telephones, television cards, etc
A list of numbers for hubby/ your birth partner to call after the birth
A pen (just in case!)
At least 2 copies of your birthing plan
A camera
Aromatherapy oils (if you are into them)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Clothes for coming home in for you (remember that you will have shrunk a little but probably only to the size of about 4 months pregnant and you will be sore in places so lay off the tight jeans)
Clothes for coming home in for baby + 3 other sets of baby clothes
A car seat to bring baby home in
Breast pads and panty liners (maternity ones - there will be a lot of blood!)
Nipple cream (if you plan to breastfeed)
Nappies, a secret stash of baby wipes and cotton wool (to use with water instead of baby wipes so that the midwife doesn’t tut at you)
Breastfeeding/ nursing bras (at least 2)
Big knickers (at least 4 pairs)
A treat to use in the bath or shower afterwards (conditioner, nice soap, etc) but nothing too heavily scented
Make-up (believe me you may feel glowing but check out those first baby photos in 3 months and you will realise you looked tired and blotchy)
If you know or suspect that you will be in hospital for longer then pack more day clothes for yourself, more clothes for baby, nappies, a book or entertainment for yourself and more pyjamas.
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