Birth Hospital Bag

I started packing this bag at 28 weeks because of my first pregnancy. I just wanted to feel prepared. You can watch the video of everything I packed here: https://youtu.be/1hlJcqVLWBM

I then pretty much left it until this week, at 39 weeks, to add the last few items I needed. I split the bags into 3 sections, one for labour, then one for the ward and baby, although thinking about it now, I’m not sure how well at actually splitting it I’ve been!

Here is everything I’ve included. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a tiny amount of money if you click or purchase the item. I only recommend things I actually love and use, plus it has no impact on the price you pay or how you shop.

For labour:

• Cameras we want to use

  • DJI Osmo

  • Kodak film camera

• Pillow and cover

• Speaker

• Water bottle

• leggings

• PJs

• Make-up bag

• Fan

• Phone chargers - three extra long ones plus plugs

• Clary sage oil

• Tens machine (we actually hired ours for our local mothers library)

• Ibuprofen and paracetamol

• Toiletries bag

  • nipple balm

  • Tooth paste

  • tooth brush

  • shower gel - code EMIE2025 for a discount

  • In mini bottles (shampoo, conditioner, make up remover, hair oil)

  • face cream

  • hair brush

  • hair ties

• Birth comb

For baby

• Socks

• Nappy cream

• Dry drys x 5

• Car seat insert

• Nappies

• Wipes

• Hat

• Vests x 4 each size we might need

• Onesies x 4 each size we might need

• Muslins x 2

• Burp cloth x 2

• Blanket

• Going home outfit

For ward:

• Shoes

• Home outfit

• Ear plugs

• Dirties bag

• Nursing bras

• Breast pads

• Pads

• Flippy light

• Nipple cups

• Hakka

• Ice packs - how many to pack x 6

• Creams and foams for washing

• Peri bottle

• PJs

• Underwear

Mike:

• Clothing

REPACK

• make-up bag

• Camera

• Chargers

• Pillow

• Water bottle

• Snacks

• Mikes things

• Bamboo pads