What to pack in your hospital bag
A comfortable, loose fitting nightie or T-shirt that you can labour and give birth in
A pair of warm socks as your feet may get cold during labour
Wheat pack
5-10 pairs of cotton underwear (big enough to hold a maternity pad)
Pyjamas, nighties, maternity singlets or t-shirts that will be easy to use while breastfeeding x3
Trackpants
Maternity bras x3 (no underwire)
Dressing gown and slippers
Jandals for the shower
Clothes to wear home
Personal toiletries (shampoo & conditioner, soap/body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush and hair ties, lip balm, moisturiser)
Nipple cream and breastfeeding pads
Massage oil
Water bottle
Snacks for after birth
Baby gear for the hospital
At least:
2 cotton domed singlets
3 merino or woollen vests
3 stretch n grows or gowns
1 woollen cardigan
Booties and socks
2-3 newborn hats
1 swaddle and 1 merino/wool blanket
Nappies and wipes