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Hospital Check List

Sooooo... you think you have everything you'll need? Check again... this is one time where you (& your poor hubby) wont want to hear you say "If only I had packed..."

NOTE: Take separate bags rather than one huge bag with everything in it. Keep baby stuff in one, labour & delivery in one and post-labour in another! This you wont regret!

It's advisable to have your bags packed by you're 36th week. Mine were packed 3 months in advance - I just couldn't wait ;) Oh, and don't forger the car seat!

Labour & Delivery Bag:
Some of these items you wont be able to pack weeks in advance as you use them every day, so keep a list in your handbag of all the things you need to add just before leaving for the hospital.
  • Medical Insurance Card
  • Cash & Credit Card
  • Birth Plan (have a few copies)
  • Contact List (Group sms list on your mobile)
  • Clothes (Going Home Outfit)
  • Mobile (fully charged)
  • Camera (fully charged)
  • Lip Balm
  • Hair Bands & Clips
  • Comfy t-shirt (Optional)
  • Socks
  • Glasses/Contact Lenses
  • Note pad & Pen
  • Music
  • Magazines (sometimes labour can be long & fairly boring)
  • Water Bottle
  • Birthing Ball, Massage equipment etc.
  • Box of chocolates for the nurses (Tip: Give it to them AS you arrive – makes for a more comfortable stay ;)
  • Snacks for hubby (VERY important)
Post Delivery Bag: AKA Mommy's Stuff
  • Favourite pillow (with coloured pillow case to distinguish your's from the hospital's)
  • Towel (Optional, hospital will provide)
  • Robe
  • PJ’s
  • Socks
  • Slippers
  • Underware (Preferably Disposable Underware)
  • Comfortable Nursing Bras
  • Nipple Cream & Breast Pads
  • Toiletries & Maternity Pads
  • Make-Up (there will be LOTS of photos taken)
  • Hair Brush
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laptop & Charger (to get those first pics on facebook ASAP)
  • Mobile Charger
  • Camera Charger
  • Books (Ie. BabyWise, BabySense etc)
  • Baby Record Book (for first guests to sign etc)
  • Breast Feeding Pillow
  • Lavender Oil
  • Ear Plugs
  • Change of clothes for daddy, plus some toiletries as he’ll be staying overnight with you!
  • Going Home Clothes (you will still look atleast 6 month preggars)
Baby's Bag:
  • Receiving Blankets
  • 12x One-piece Baby Outfits (preferably with feet)
  • Mittens
  • New Born Diapers
  • Cotton Wool Balls
  • Pacifier (just in case)
  • Baby Emery Board/Nail Clippers
  • Special Going Home Outfit
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