What to pack in your hospital bag ... in three easy steps!

Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are now ready to start packing for your labour, birth and hospital stay this article is the one to read!


Packing your bags is an exciting task, but it's important to make sure you have everything you need. Being prepared with the right essentials can help make your labor and delivery experience more comfortable and stress-free. 


We have separated the packing into just three bags! One for your labour & birth, one for baby and one for your hospital stay and post-partum recovery. Read on for your easy-packing checklist.

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Bag number one is your labour kit bag.

In this bag you need to pack:


Clothing

Socks & Slippers

Loose & Comfortable Clothing

Hoodie

Sports bras, or swimsuit top in case you have a water birth

Spare underwear

Post-labour outfit - pyjamas, underwear etc


Labour management items 

Energy Snacks

Energy Drinks

Massager

Birth Ball

Rebozo

Pillows

Essential Oils

Homeopathic remedies

Birth affirmation cards


Past the time items

Spotify playlist

Contraction/Labour App

Speakers/Headphones

Video camera

Phone(s)

Chargers/Batteries

Games/Cards


Personal items

Deodorant and other toiletries you might need

Sanitary Pads

Maternity Pads

Hair ties / Hair brush

Laundry Bag for dirty laundry 


Paperwork folder

Birth Plan – Multiple copies

Hospital paperwork

Antenatal card

Medicare card

Health insurance

ID Cards


For your birthing partner

A change of clothes

Swimwear in case you have a water birth

Toiletries and a towel

Cash/Coins

Snacks & Drinks


For your baby

Singlet

Jumpsuit

Wrap

Hat

Bag number two is the bag for your new arrival.

In this bag you need to pack:


Clothing

Birth announcement outfit

Baby blankets - one lightweight & one heavyweight

Jumpsuits

Singlets

Booties

Bonnet/hat

Mittens


Nappy bag

Newborn nappies

Unscented baby wipes


If bottle feeding

Bottles

Formula


Other items

Dummies

Teddy

Burp/Spit-up Cloths

Birth Announcement cards

Bag number three is the bag for your hospital stay

In this bag you need to pack:


Clothing

Spare set of pyjamas(breastfeeding)

Dressing gown & slippers

Thongs for the shower

Old or disposable underwear - large & comfy!

Comfy outfit incase you take a walk with in the hospital if you are feel like it!


Personal items

More maternity pads

Herbal sitz spray/bath salts etc

Peri bottle

Washers, Bath hat, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant etc


If breastfeeding

Nipple cream

Nipple shields

Nursing pads

Nursing bras & tops


Leaving hospital

Outfit to leave hospital in

Hair styling tools

Make-up

We hope you enjoy packing for the arrival of your little one and that this list makes the task easier!

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