What to pack in the hospital bag

As my due date gets every closer a couple of weeks ago I started to think about what I should pack in my hospital bag. I’ve read some good blogs on it and also have seen quite a few good lists in my pregnancy journal and from mothercare. There are also bags you can buy that are pre-packed but I decided against this.

For me I decided to have 2 bags one for me and one for baby.

Baby’s bag – I decided to use the free boots black changing bag for this, it then contains the following:

·                     Pack of new born nappies

·                     cotton wool roll

·                     1 pair of scratch Mitts

·                     1 cotton hat

·                     3 vests various sizes one being tiny baby

·                     2 sleepsuits

·                     One muslins 

·                     Blankets

·                     Coming home outfit consisting of a sleepsuit, hat &  cardie

 I decided that if I then am in any longer hubby can bring me the extra bits

My bag – I’m using my Radley weekend bag – so far it only contains the following:

My bag – I’m using my Radley weekend bag – so far it only contains the following:

•    Pack of disposable knickers – though my NCT teacher did say just but some cheap ones from Primark but the disposable ones only cost £2 from Boots.

•    Pack of maternity pads from Boots

•    Couple of Breast pads

•    Old towel

•    Old T-shirt or something for labour

•    socks

•    Knee length nightie

•      Basic toiletry kit -  toothbrush, toothpaste, face wipes, Nipple cream, mouthwash, shampoo & conditioner, dry shampoo 

•    TENS machine

•    A stash of snacks including chocolate buttons, haribo sweets, dry biscuits, ribeana drinks and some straws

  

Still need to be added

·                     Basic toiletry kit -  hairbrush, hair bands, lip salve moisturiser

·                     Slippers and a dressing gown

·                     Pillow and pillowcase (patterned laundry won’t get put in the hospital   laundry!)

·                     Pregnancy Journal and pen·            

·                     Some clothes to go home in –

·                     items to help pass the time - like a magazine

·                     Iphone & Charger

Additional bits

·                     Antenatal notes and your birth plan

·                     Coins for the carpark and vending machines (most maternity units provide a parking permit for labour)

·                     A list of people to call with your news