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List of what to buy for hospital

Advice on packing your maternity bag for hospital with a useful labour check list.

Clothing for you

two nightdresses/shirts with front opening for breastfeeding
light dressing gown/slippers
socks
two loose cotton tops
two pairs of stretchy leggings
two nursing bras/support bras

Toiletries for you

cleanser
toner
moisturiser
eye gel
deodorant
body wash/soap
sponge
flannel
toothbrush
toothpaste
floss
shampoo
conditioner
styling products
make-up
hairbrush
hairdryer
hand-held mirror
body lotion
stretch mark cream
cotton wool pads
two packs of disposable briefs
24 maternity towels
Please note that what you'll need will depend on the length of your stay and what your local hospital supplies
pack of breast pads
box of tissues
facial spray
lip salve

Toiletries for your baby

baby bath
cotton wool balls
pack of newborn nappies
pack of nappy sacks

Clothing for your baby

four pairs of scratch mitts
three light cardigans
six cotton bodysuits
six sleepsuits

Miscellaneous

personal stereo
camera with film
phone card and list of people to phone
birth announcement cards
stationery, stamps and pen
selection of books and magazines
assortment of sweets
packet of biscuits
lots of unsweetened juice/water
loose change

Going home bag

outdoor/going home clothes and shoes
outdoor suit, booties, hat, mittens
infant carrier car seat

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after i giv birth i had a shower so packin shampoo etc was essential but to make it easier i got the mini travel sized bottles so it was less bulky to carry.
by Meganelizabeth	24th Aug 2011, 9:49am

Wow this is my first child and I had no idea I would need that much for going to the hosipital. But i wont need exactly all of that because Im doing adoption and wont be bringing my baby home.
by titikimm	26th Apr 2011, 5:40pm

This list does seem helpful but their is alot there
by amie41	2nd Nov 2009, 10:27am

I think this list is way too big!! I have been told to pack essentials only - like pjamas for me, and babygroes for the baby and thats it really. Oh some towels for the bleeding and something to wear home. Simple!!
by mum2baby	21st Apr 2009, 10:12am

most of the things here r jus so ufeel normal again after labour n birth like hair products n a hair brush... imagine the state of u not havin those lol. n the lip salve or vaseline watever u wanna use is important as wen ur pushin ur pantin n ur lips do get extremely dry, the face spray for wen u get hot n sweat it cools u down.. other things likee cleanser n toner ... if u dnt uually use em u dnt really need em' :)

by nikkz08

3rd Nov 2008, 10:05am

This list is very helpful especially for new moms like me! I had no idea that I would need these things! I thought that you just go and they take care of you! Silly me! Thanks
by Britt1029	31st Jan 2008, 10:02am

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