Packing your hosptial bag is a exciting time . You only have a few weeks left before you meet your new little bundle . Your best packing your bag from 36 weeks regardless whatever type of labour your planning . There’s no telling when your baby will arrive. Having your bags packed early will mean that you’ll be ready whenever your baby does decide to put in an appearance.
WHAT TO PACK IN HOSPITAL BAG FOR MUM
- Birthing plan & Notes
- Comfortable shoes / Slippers
- Dressing gown & Maternity night dress
- Toiletries ,Makeup & Towel
- Pants – large ones { lots of } & Maternity pads
- Nursing bra’s & Breast pad’s
- Antiseptic wipes
- Comfortable clothes to come home in
- Phone & Charger
- Breastfeeding pillow if your thinking of breastfeeeding once baby arrives
- Hair ties for putting your hair back during labour
- A fan
WHAT TO PACK IN THE BAG FOR BABY
- Baby sleepsuits x 3
- Baby vests x 3
- Hats & Socks
- Muslin squares
- Nappy’s – newborns can get through around 12 each day
- Baby wipes / Water wipes
- Cotton wool balls or pads
- Going home outfit
- Cardigan
- Blanket
- Car seat
WHAT TO PACK FOR DADAOR BIRTHING PARTNER
- Change for parking
- Car seat already in car
- Phone or tablet including chargers
- Newspapers – Magazines
- Toiletries
- Change of clothing
- Snacks and drinks
- Swimwear if mum is hoping for a water birth
If your thinking of having newborn photograph’s of your baby once they arrive , now is the time to book in . Please drop me a message and i will see what i have available . This such a special time to capture they don’t stay little for long .