Thursday, November 28, 2013

What to pack in your hospital Bag (For Labor) ? 

For Mum
Id cards(medicare etc).
Birth Plan.
Change of clothes during the stay ( Front opening P.J will be a life saver for early days of breastfeeding).
Going home outfit
Maternity pads
Underwear (4 5 pairs) high waisted for after birth!
Chapstick.
Toiletries ( shampoo etc for after shower , tooth brush , Hair tie , Hand cream etc)
Slippers
Phone
Camera
Tweezer (Incase you stay longer than a day, it is always handy :))
Breast pads
Some snacks for late muncher if you are one!

For your baby:

New born nappies n wipes
Clothing ( few body suits, one swaddling wrap /blanket, couple of baby outfits, beanie , etc)
Baby shampoo, moisturiser.
Baby bottles in case you plan to bottle feed.
Nipple shield (I was given one by the hospital , it is always good to be safe than sorry and i mean really sorry).
Baby towel, blanket.

Vola!!