please help me with this! I know it has been posted a million times before but I can't find any in back posts. I went into prem labour and didn't have ANYTHING packed lastt ime so want to be more organised this time.

So give me your lists please ladies!

I know EmmaH1234 as a list posted in Due in Dec :)

I saved this one a liitle while ago. Is this the one you're after?

Hospital bag
General:
Change for the car park (easy to forget in the rush)!
Maternity Notes...Quite important to remember!
For Labour:
Birth Plan
Dressing Gown
Slippers flip-flops
Socks – in case you get cold feet in labour!
T-Shirt - to wear for the birth nightee
Snacks/Drinks
Energy Sweets
Camera
Books/Mags/Music – to pass the time
Tens Machine
Toiletries
Water Spray Bottle - cool yourself down
CD/MP3 Player (battery, not mains operated) – favourite tunes make labour more bearable!
Flannel - get your birth partner to mop your brow!
Hair Brush
Hair Bands
Hair clips
Water – small bottles are easier to sip from
Lip balm if using gas and air
Antenatal Notes
For Birth Partner
Change of Clothes
Snacks & Drinks
For After the Birth:
Going home outfit (someone can always bring that in for you later)
Knickers – disposable or cheap cotton 'big pants'
Nursing Bras – best to get properly fitted in late pregnancy
Breast Pads
Maternity Pads - take a couple of packs & have someone bring in more if need be
Nightdress that's suitable for breastfeeding (more comfy than PJs if you have stitches)
Dressing Gown, lightweight - hospitals are hot!
Shampoo
Conditioner
Cleanser/Toner/Moisturiser
Shower Gel
Deodorant - hospitals are hot!
Soap
Towels – ones that don’t matter, dark colours are good!
Hairbrush
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Nipple cream – well worth packing!
Favourite breakfast cereal/ tea bags
Fruit juice/mineral water - all optional
Tissues
Small plastic jug - some people swear by it....perhaps best not to ask why beforehand!

For Baby:
Car Seat
One outfit for going home
Babygros/sleepsuits - 3 or 4
Baby Bodysuits/Vests 3 or 4
Blanket 1 or 2
Nappies - maybe 5 or 6
Socks- 1 or 2 pairs
Hat - 1
Muslin Squares- 2 or 3
Cotton Wool balls....you'll be surprised how many you get through
Nappy Cream
Scratch Mittens

Apparently (according to my friend), the nappy cream isn't essential, because you only use it if baby is sore. Which is unlikely whilst in hospital. xx

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Thanks ladies that has given me a good starting point! I might cross some things off but it has reminded me of things I did use last time that I had forgotten!

i was wndering do you think it is a good idea to take those flash wipes etc to have a quick wipe round or is that totally cleaning OCD? my friend panicked me by saying the hospital i now have to give birth in (after homebirth has been disallowed by consultant) gave her FIL MRSA several times

I was also wondering about a hot water bottle or some sort of heat pad. I have a mini elec blanket but not sure if health & safety would allow it?

Also pen & notepad maybe useful if you get pressies at hospital to remember who gave what etc?

x

Thank you! Had not made a list and you included loads of things I would never have thought of! xx