got this off Young Mum 21 x, on a hospital bag thread which i just managed to find.
General:
Change for the car park (easy to forget in the rush)!
Maternity Notes...Quite important to remember!
Mobile phone - handy for that all important 'I've done it' message to loved ones.
For Labour:
Birth Plan
Dressing Gown
Slippers
Socks – in case you get cold feet in labour!
T-Shirt - to wear for the birth
Massage Oil
Labour 'energiser'
Snacks/Drinks
Energy Sweets
Watch – to time contractions
Camera
Books/Mags/Music – to pass the time
Tens Machine
Toiletries
Water Spray Bottle - cool yourself down
CD/MP3 Player (battery, not mains operated)*– favourite tunes make labour more bearable!
Small Sponge - great for taking small sips of water & to cool down with
Flannel - get your birth partner to mop your brow!
Hair Brush
Hair Bands
Hair clips
Water – small bottles are easier to sip from
Antenatal Notes
Bach Rescue Remedy – for times of crisis
Birth Ball – some labour wards provide them
For Birth Partner
Change of Clothes
Snacks & Drinks
For After the Birth:
Going home outfit (someone can always bring that in for you later)
Knickers – disposable or cheap cotton 'big pants'
Nursing Bras – best to get properly fitted in late pregnancy
Breast Pads
Maternity Pads - take a couple of packs & have someone bring in more if need be
Nightdress that's suitable for breastfeeding (more comfy than PJs if you have stitches)
Dressing Gown, lightweight - hospitals are hot!
Shampoo
Conditioner
Cleanser/Toner/Moisturiser
Shower Gel
Deodorant - hospitals are hot!
Soap
Hand Cream*
Towels – ones that don’t matter, dark colours are good!
Hairbrush
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Arnica – helps with possible bruising
Lavender Oil – a few drops in your bath can help healing and also relax you
Tea Tree Oil – a few drops in your bath can help healing
Nipple cream – well worth packing!
Cosmetics (if you can't bear the thought of being seen 'au naturel').
Favourite breakfast cereal/ tea bags
Fruit juice/mineral water
Tissues
Inflatable Feeding Pillow
Ear plugs – in case you find yourself with the only sleeping baby on a noisy ward!
Small plastic jug - some people swear by it....perhaps best not to ask why beforehand!
*For Baby:
Car Seat
One outfit for going home
Babygros/sleepsuits
Baby bundlers/gowns – great for night time nappy changes
Baby Bodysuits/Vests
Blanket
Nappies
Socks
Hat
Muslin Squares
Baby Toiletries (all our toiletries are organic)*- Shampoo/bodywash and Moisturiser
Baby Nail Scissors & clippers - babies nails can be surprisingly long at birth
Cotton Wool balls....you'll be surprised how many you get through
Nappy Sacks - degradable or non-degradable.* How eco friendly do you want to be?
Nappy Cream
Baby Wipes - organic or not*(useful to freshen up yourself, if not baby)!
Scratch Mittens
Bottles if required/milk - if not breastfeeding
wowwww, thats a lot!!
xxx