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I was in and out of hospital several times pre-labour and never had what I needed - my mum had to pack my bag in a panic once and I honest to god ended up with a wash bag that contained only toothpaste and insect repellent!!!!
So before the big day I went rooting around on various forums and other sites for the "comprehensive everything you need hospital bag" check-list and couldn't find it.
There were lots of half lists but nothing that included even some of what I knew from experience by then I would need.
I know some people will want to put off to the last minute but you never know if you're going to get suddenly admitted early - if you haven't packed you are at the mercy of your other half, your mum, sister, friends. From experience you really don't want to be! It's also worth packing more than you think you might need of night clothes, wash bag stuff and snacks in case you have so stay in before or after labour.
Finally, and more on this in other lists, do get a variety of sizes of baby clothes as you never know what size they're going to come out. DD weighed in at almost 8lbs but was ridiculously drowned poor lamb by the new baby and 0-3 months stuff and so needed an emergency run for tiny baby things.
Hospital Bag Check List
You can download, edit and print the full hospital bag check-list but here's a quick summary of the main things in the list:General stuff
Cash for taxis, mobile phone charger, small change, family/friends contact list, easy read magazines & books,
Night clothes & wash bag
Night dresses x3, dressing gown, wash bag, flip flops, thick socks/slippers, pillow, anti-bacterial hand gel, dirty clothes bag, anti-bacterial wipes
Labour
Old dark towels, small bottles of water, straws, high energy snacks, watch with seconds, hair clips/bands, lip balm, massage lotion, fan, water spray, MP3 player
Post-birth
Camera, maternity pads, disposable or old knickers, nursing bra, nipple cream, breastfeeding pads, nappies, nappy bags, nappy cream, baby wipes, sleep suits, swaddling blanket
Going home
Infant car seat, baby going home clothes, mum's going home outfit
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