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What to pack in your hospital bag to have a baby - the essentials and more
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items A list of things you need for the hospital when you are having your baby. Included are bags, the essentials for mum and for baby, and some extra bits!
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Hospital bag ideas
Hospital essentials for mum when having a baby
Hospital essentials for your newborn baby
Hospital bag ideas
A suitcase, a backpack, a bag for life! Whatever you choose you need a bag to take into the hospital. Here are some ideas and ways to organise your packing.
Pack your things in different bags like this so they’re easy to find and not all over the place! These are also handy for when you’re travelling. Not just for giving birth in the hospital!
Packing Cubes | For Luggage & Travel
A small suitcase like this will do. Use this to pack the things you’ll need when you’re in hospital to have your baby
Cabin Suitcases | Cabin Luggage & Cabin Bags
You could take one of these ready packed specifically for your baby so everything is easily found once baby arrives
Baby Changing Bags
Hospital essentials for mum when having a baby
Things you need as the mum when you go to hospital to have your baby. This depends on the kind of birth you are having too, there may be additional or more things you need depending on the delivery.
Comfy black pjs for after you’ve had your baby. Marks and Spencer’s always do the best pyjamas for women!
Women's Black Pyjamas
Or you might want to opt for a maternity nighty for extra comfort around your tummy after having your baby
Nightshirt, Women, Maternity
Get yourself a little skincare set so you can freshen up before and after. Also a little something to make you feel nice after having your baby in hospital
Skincare Sets and Gift Sets
You’ll probably need to tie your hair up, people who have it down and all nice just do it for the pics! Get yourself some soft scrunchies to pack in your hospital bag
Scrunchies & Bobbles
Sephora have a great range of skincare products. You could just choose a nice moisturiser and a face wash for the hospital.
Skincare Products for Every Skin Type
After you’ve had your baby you’ll definitely need some maternity pads. Go bigger for more comfort.
Amazon.co.uk: Maternity Pads
Slippers!! Get all the comfort you need. Also treat yourself to a new pair of slippers anyway…
Women's Slipper Boots
Hospital essentials for your newborn baby
Things you will need for your baby whilst in the hospital
Newborn baby sized vests, H&M have really lovely options. Depending on the time of year you can go for long or short sleeve.
Baby Bodysuits | Short & Long Sleeve
You’ll need some sleepsuits for your baby too! Make sure you pack a few and maybe a nice one for the going home outfit.
Baby Sleepsuits
Pack nappies for your baby, it doesn’t matter too much what brand. You’ll be changing them often!
Amazon.co.uk: Newborn Nappies
Cellular blankets are best for babies since they allow air circulation. They’ll have blankets in the hospital but also best to take your own too.
Amazon.co.uk: Cellular Blanket