Name: Deepa Bavishi

Hi all ,
I am posting the check list for hospital bag. Hope it might be useful. All the Best !!!!!!
For labour:

Your birth plan

Dressing gown

Slippers

Socks

An old nightdress or T shirt to wear in labour

Massage oils or lotions

Lip balm

Snacks and drinks or glucose tablets

Watch with a second hand to time contractions

Digital camera or camcorder (check with hospital first)

Relaxation materials: books, magazines etc

Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)
Toiletries

Water spray to cool you down

Music to listen to

For your birth partner:

Change of clothes

Snacks


After the birth:

Going-home outfit

Breastfeeding bras

Breast pads

Maternity pads

Nightdress or pyjamas

Toiletries

Address book, plus lots of change or a prepaid phone card for all the calls you may want to make. You may find you cannot use your mobile phone in the hospital building
Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste


Old knickers/cheap knickers/disposable knickers

For your baby:

Infant car seat

One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest)

Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)

Nappies

One pair of socks or booties

Hat

Jacket or snowsuit for winter

Muslin squares

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