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Hospital Bag Essentials for Labour and Delivery (What to Pack for Mum & Baby)
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items Packing your hospital bag for labour and delivery can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first time mum. This list includes practical hospital bag essentials for both mum and baby to make those first hours and days after birth easier. From com...
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What To Pack For Mom
This was a great size duffle bag to get all of mine and my baby's essentials for the hospital. Of course I took a small suitcase too, for the bigger stuff like blankets and clothes etc... But this was great! I still use it now for weekends away!
TOPBAG Waterproof Travel Duffle Bag Coral Pink
My brain is scrambled if I'm not organised! I put as much as I could into these bags, so I knew exactly what i had! Plus, it was easier to direct my husband to what I wanted by giving him the name of a bag!
15 Pack Hospital Bags for Labor & Delivery
A maternity nightdress is a must! I didn't want anything too bright, and this was so light in weight too. The press studs were a handy extra too
Once my daughter was here and I wanted that skin on skin contact it was easy to do so.
Frida Mom Labor & Delivery Gown, Easy-Snap, Tagless, Skin-to-Skin Access
These bras were so comfortable and are perfect for breastfeeding too. I had many friends who were happy with them after I recommended them.
HBselect Women Maternity Nursing Bras 5 Pack
I used these as well a pad because it made me feel double secure! I thought, worst case, if I did leak, then the pads in these would be my backup. I'm ashamed to say it took me a while to go back to normal pants. These were just so comfty!
Always Discreet Adult Diapers Women Large 17ct
Do simple, yet so needed! That fiest wee is so scary and gosh it hurts. This made it more bearable! Would recommend it to anyone.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
These are a must!! They were so soothing with them being cooling. They were great! Yes, they can move around a little bit, but the relief they gave me was amazing. These are at the top of my list for when I have another baby.
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners 24
The best handheld fan there ever was! Yes, it doesn't fold down like the newer options you can get, but it's powerful, charge lasts a long time, and it's rechargeable. You can even use it while charging!
It was an absolute life saver after I had my d...
JISULIFE 3IN1 Mini Fan Power Bank Flashlight
What To Pack For Baby
Pampers are great, and my daughter got on with them really well when she was a young baby. So many mums recommended them to me as they had no problems of leaks themselves.
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers Size 1, 96 Ct
Perfect baby wipes for newborns. At first, I was convinced I wouldn't need them, and tried to use other wipes, but they made my daughter a little sore, so I straight away switched to these, and they were so good. The only wipes that I'd ever recommen...
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Baby Wipes, 720 Ct
I'm glad I took this into hospital with us. I only spent 2 nights in there, but it just helped my baby feel a bit more secure. My mum friends recommended it to me.
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack 1.0 TOG
Lovely little going home outfit. Nothing over the top, just nice and simple, and still cosy for a newborn. My daughter looked so cute in this, it made a great picture to show she had arrived too.
Baby Romper with Mittens & Newborn Hats
Now these become your best friend! I'd have them all round the house and of course, organised in my nappy caddy. Great for feeding, burping, and spillages! I still use them now to cover my daughters eyes in the bath when washing her hair.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, Pack of 10
Love love love MAM products, and their dummies are one of them. Easy to sterilise in their own tub won me over compared to others. The midwife was happy to do this for me in hospital too. My daughter has always gotten on so well with them! She still ...
Mam Start 0-2M Night Soother 2Pk - Uni