Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are now ready to start packing for your labour, birth and hospital stay this article is the one to read!
Packing your bags is an exciting task, but it's important to make sure you have everything you need. Being prepared with the right essentials can help make your labor and delivery experience more comfortable and stress-free.
We have separated the packing into just three bags! One for your labour & birth, one for baby and one for your hospital stay and post-partum recovery. Read on for your easy-packing checklist.
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BAG NUMBER ONE IS YOUR LABOUR KIT BAG
In this bag you need to pack:
Clothing
- Socks & Slippers
- Loose & Comfortable Clothing
- Hoodie
- Sports bras, or swimsuit top in case you have a water birth
- Spare underwear
- Post-labour outfit - pyjamas, underwear etc
Labour management items
- Energy Snacks
- Energy Drinks
- Massager
- Birth Ball
- Rebozo
- Pillows
- Essential Oils
- Homeopathic remedies
- Birth affirmation cards
Past the time items
- Spotify playlist
- Contraction/Labour App
- Speakers/Headphones
- Video camera
- Phone(s)
- Chargers/Batteries
- Games/Cards
Personal items
- Deodorant and other toiletries you might need
- Sanitary Pads
- Maternity Pads
- Hair ties / Hair brush
- Laundry Bag for dirty laundry
Paperwork folder
- Birth Plan – Multiple copies
- Hospital paperwork
- Antenatal card
- Medicare card
- Health insurance
- ID Cards
For your birthing partner
- A change of clothes
- Swimwear in case you have a water birth
- Toiletries and a towel
- Cash/Coins
- Snacks & Drinks
For your baby
- Singlet
- Jumpsuit
- Wrap
- Hat
BAG NUMBER TWO IS THE BAG FOR YOUR NEW ARRIVAL.
In this bag you need to pack:
Clothing
- Birth announcement outfit
- Baby blankets - one lightweight & one heavyweight
- Jumpsuits
- Singlets
- Booties
- Bonnet/hat
- Mittens
- Nappy bag
- Newborn nappies
- Unscented baby wipes
If bottle feeding
- Bottles
- Formula
- Other items
- Dummies
- Teddy
- Burp/Spit-up Cloths
- Birth Announcement cards
BAG NUMBER THREE IS THE BAG FOR YOUR HOSPITAL STAY.
In this bag you need to pack:
Clothing
- Spare set of pyjamas (breastfeeding)
- Dressing gown & slippers
- Thongs for the shower
- Old or disposable underwear - large & comfy!
- Comfy outfit incase you take a walk with in the hospital if you are feel like it!
Personal items
- More maternity pads
- Herbal sitz spray/bath salts etc
- Peri bottle
- Washers, Bath hat, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant etc
If breastfeeding
- Nipple cream
- Nipple shields
- Nursing pads
- Nursing bras & tops
- Leaving hospital
- Outfit to leave hospital in
- Hair styling tools
- Make-up
We hope you enjoy packing for the arrival of your little one and that this list makes the task easier!
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