Hospital List for New Mums, Dad & Baby

A Hospital List is a great way to plan ahead and think of things that you may forget closer to giving birth. Here is a list of recommended items to have ready before giving birth.

Small bag that will fit the following:

For Mum:

Night shirt – to be thrown out after labour!
Slippers and Dressing gown
Toilet bag – with 2 maternity sanitary towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, hair grip, Vaseline/lip balm, etc.
Disposable knickers – 2 or 3 pairs
Bottled water
Face cloth/Facial mist spray
Hair towel
Bath towel (dark coloured towel)
Flip flops for shower
Magazines and snacks
iPod/iPad/tablet/kindle

For Dad:

iPod/iPad/tablet/kindle
Book/magazine
Change of Shirt
Deodorant
Snacks
Bottled water
Change for parking meter (lots)

For Baby:

Nappies – 2
Baby grows– 2 (Different sizes, small and big; see different brands)
Baby vests – 2 (Different sizes, small and big)
Hat and mitts – 1 pair
1 muslin cloth
Camera
Mobile
Notebook and pen

Items for larger hospital bag/suitcase:

For Mum:

Cotton pyjamas – 3 / 4
Slippers and Dressing gown
Socks
Toilet bag with Shampoo, shower gel, moisturiser, tea tree oil, feminine wipes, tissues
Pack of Maternity Sanitary Towels
Face cloth & dark coloured towels
Hair dryer and hair bobbins
Make up??
Breast feeding pads
Breast feeding bras
Casual maternity clothes for going home
Fruit, linseeds to minimise constipation
Chargers for devices

For baby:

Baby grows – at least 6 – Bring 2 different sizes (see above)
Baby vests – at least 6 – as before
Muslin cloths – pack
Nappies (bring pack)
Cotton Wool
Cardigan
Baby outfit for going home
Jacket/All in one outdoor suit/blanket for car seat (depending on weather)
Hat and mitts
Baby wash/bathing product
Baby towel
No need to bring in baby blankets – use the hospital ones

Note:

It is advisable to purchase a tray (20) of the formula plus teats in case of emergencies at home BEFORE you leave the hospital. They are very handy to have and save you having to sterilise bottles for the first few days.

If you plan on expressing after 2 or 3 weeks an electric pump can be hired from some hospitals/chemists. Enquire about this before you leave the hospital so that you know where to get it and how much it costs if needed.