The bikini top is a great idea! I don't know if I'll have a water birth (they didn't have time to fill the bath in time with my son), but I'd like one so I'll put one in my bag just in case.
Based on last time this is what I'm taking:
1 bag for labour:
- an old T-shirt to wear
- an old towel and washcloth (last time the nurse gave me a quick wash immediately after birth, while they measured baby. Threw away the washcloth afterwards)
- a bottle of water
- a packet of 'dextro energy' (no snacks for me, I didn't feel like eating til almost a week after birth)
- music (forgot that last time)
- a breastfeeding bra and breastfeeding top
- underwear
- a first outfit for the baby
- all paperwork (pregnancy notes, insurance papers.. )
Extra bag for stay at the hospital (this stays in the car until we go to our room): I'm counting on 1 night stay
- 2 pairs of pyjamas
- 1 pair of comfortable joggings
- 2 breastfeeding tops
- 1 breastfeeding dress to go home in
- extra breastfeeding bra, bf pads
- 3 changes of underwear
- little bag with toiletries
- towels and washcloths
- phone charger
- magazines to read
- 3 'bodies' to go under clothes for the baby, short sleeves
- 2 pairs of pyjamas (the onesies with feet)
- 1 hat (we get an ugly one from hospital which I use there)
- 2 pairs of leggings
- 3 T-shirts , 2 with long sleeves and 1 short sleeved
- a lot of bibs
- a nice outfit to go home in
- a coat and blanket to go home in
- teddy bear
- no toiletries or nappies: hospital provides enough samples of both
- birth card and chocolates for the hospital staff
-breastfeeding cushion and light blanket to cover baby and myself during feedings
If we need to stay longer, oh will bring some bottles of juice, iced tea and cookies for visitors.
