Contact list - include the numbers of both of your parents, siblings, best friends and babysitter of your childrenLots of loose change - for the hospital car park, pay phone and vending machineChocolate and snacks - to keep up his energy levels

, toothbrush, toothpaste and some waterproof mascara to avoid panda eyes in the post-birth pictures!Books and games- to keep you and your birth partner entertainedA watch- to time contractionsMore essential packing checklists just for you: Your essential