What's in my hospital bag? | What to pack?

 

My ‘What’s in my hospital bag?’ video was highly requested from so many of you, and I blinkin’ LOVED filming it! Being someone who likes to be prepared for every eventuality, it’s a thorough list… and I may or may not have packed a suitcase, as well as my beautiful Storksak leather change bag! I really hope all you mama-to-be’s out there find it helpful – grab your cuppa, get comfortable and hit play! PS for any of you mama’s who’d like a list to refer to after watching, I’ve popped my list below with direct links to some of the products mentioned…

FOR MUM:

During Early/ Active Labour:

  • Nightwear: shorts/t-shit and 2x night dresses

  • Dressing gown

  • Slippers/ flip flops

  • Handheld misting fan

  • 2x flannels

  • Eyemask

  • LoveBoo lavender room spray

  • Earplugs

  • Hair bobbles

  • Lip balm

  • Paracetamol

  • Tens machine

  • Microwavable heat pillow

  • Kiehls body moisturiser

  • Glucose tablets

  • SiS energy gels

  • Boiled sweets

  • Snack bars – Grenade and Primal Pantry

  • Water

  • 8x Lucozade Sport (2-4 frozen)

  • Bendy straws

  • Headphones

  • Wireless speaker

  • Charger pack

  • Phone charger

Toiletries (minitures):

  • Kiehls facial moisuriser

  • Shampoo & conditioner

  • Dry shampoo

  • Liz Earl cleanser & face cloth

  • Cotton pads

  • Body butter

  • Mouthwash

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Contact lenses

Post birth:

 

FOR BABY:

  • 4x short sleeved bodysuits

  • 4x long sleeved sleepsuits

  • Cardigan

  • Woollen knitted hat

  • 2x cotton hats

  • 2x mitts

  • 2x socks

  • 1x pack nappies

  • Disposable nappy bags

  • Large cotton pads

  • Melobaby nappy wallet – prepped for 1st change

  • Water Wipes

  • Weleda nappy change cream

  • Hipp Organic Infant Milk Starter Pack

  • 2x muslin clothes

  • MAM dummies

 

FOR GOING HOME:

  • Rubber donut ring (to sit on in the car)

  • Knitted blanket for baby

  • Car seat (Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus) and ISO fix base

  • Comfy outfit for going home

 

EXTRAS:

  • Maternity notes with birthing plan

  • Camera

  • Pillow

  • Make up

  • Hair brush

  • For Dad: spare clothes, book, phone, snacks, and lots of love & support!

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Positive birthing vibes mama’s!

 
Hannah MillsComment