Prepping my hospital bag(s) was a lot of fun, firstly i did so at 30 weeks pregnant.
Yes that early, because babies hardly ever come on time as per my Grandmother Sylvia advise. So seeing this was my first child i wanted to be prepared and spent a few minutes daily Googling tips for hospital packing.
A friend of mine had already given birth, a year before me at the same hospital I was to birth my child, her advice was clear and she gave me a list of what to pack and leave out.
Keep in mind that most hospitals provide mom's with a baby bag filled with toiletries to lighten your packing, check with your hospital maternity ward what is provided complimentary to mothers and babies while staying after child birth.
Do not forget about dad, a little snack pack filled with treats, eats and drinks will make him a little less anxious and grumpy through the labor process. Food for the very hungry can be ordered online and delivered to the hospital, create a list of close by restaurants to your hospital. Baby was due five days before Mr hubster birthday, so i created a little card celebrating his birthday to be as a daddy and placed it in his snack bag.
Here’s a list of items to pack in you and your little one’s hospital bags to prepare for the big day.
What to pack in baby’s bag:
Newborn Baby Rompers
Newborn Baby Swaddle or Cuddle Zip - Up
Receiver Blanket or Muslin Wrap
Newborn Cotton Hat
Newborn Cotton Vest
Cotton Cloth
Cotton Mittens
Bottle
Newborn Dummy
Formula
Baby Aqueous Cream
Bum Cream
Baby Oil
Powder
Wet Wipes
Nappies
Vaseline
It helps to be more organised, keep a plastic bag in your baby's hospital bag encase of any spills from the liquid that will spoil your nappies and clothing. I used one of my travel toiletry bag's for all baby's things to avoid any leaks and accidents.
What to pack in your bag:
Pajama Shirt Dress (Buttons)
Onesie (Zip-Down)
Body Wash
Mouth Wash & Toothbrush
Hair Brush
Coco-Butter Lotion & Vaseline
Nipple Cream (Lanolin)
Maternity Hospital Panties (Carriwell)
Post Birth Support Panties (Cariwell)
Maternity Sanitary Pads
Hot Water Bottle
Nursing Bra
Long Shirt
Leggings
Maxi Long Dress
Socks
Booties or Slippers
Book & Music (Earphones)
Minimal Cash
WIFI Connection
I pad / Laptop
What to pack in your daddy snack pack bag:
Water
Soft Drink
Jungle Bars
Chocolate Bars
Crisps
Fruit Sticks
Jelly Babies
Nuts & Raisins
Labor can be long, your husband may be tired and hungry after 48 hours.
Pack your freezer with frozen meals and have a list of close by restaurants for hubby.
I went into labour early than expected, thankfully my dear friend Esther and her hubby Dumile prepared dinner for Mr hubster and brought it to the hospital for him, sweet friends and super thoughtful. Lastly once baby is born, check with your hospital maternity ward if they allow catering for daddy, this can be helpful as most hospital's allow daddy to visit all day.
I do hope you enjoyed the details on my hospital bag . Tips and updates below.
Much Love & Blessings Lana T xxx
*Helpful Tip*
Use your baby pram to transport your little one from the maternity ward to your vehicle.
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