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items Becoming a mum comes with lots of trial and error. Not everything I bought was a hit, but these are the products that stood out, made life easier, and that I'd genuinely buy again.
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Hospital Bag Essentials For Baby
Hospital Bag Essentials For Mama
Keepsakes & Memories
Breastfeeding Essentials
Hospital Bag Essentials For Baby
Everything I packed (and a few things I wish I'd packed!) for birth and those first few days with my baby. These are the items I used, loved, and would happily recommend to other mums-to-be.
A beautiful personalised blanket that makes such a special keepsake. I packed one in my hospital bag and used it every night with my son. Soft, breathable, and personalised with their name, it's both practical and meaningful.
Personalised Beige Baby Blanket Diamond Knitted
I packed a few newborn beanies in my hospital bag and ended up using them constantely. My son wore one every day and night while we were in the hospital. Such a simple little item, but one that helped keep him cosy and warm during those first preciou...
Baby Beanies & Cozy Knit Headwear - Caden Lane
One of those special little outfits you'll never forget. Perfect for birth announcement photos, introducing your baby to loved ones, or their journey home from the hospital. A beautiful keepsake from those precious first days.
My First Outfit - Powder White - Onesie & Beanie Set
These merino baby booties were one of my favourite things I packed in my hospital bag. They kept my baby's feet cosy and warm (and so cute). Soft, practical, and beautofully made, they're a lovely option for both boys and girls.
Merino Knit Drawstring Booties
This is one baby items I wish I'd discovered sooner. I wasn't very good at swaddling right away, and my baby's arms always seemed to find their way out. A newborn sleep sack makes bedtime so much simpler and helps keep baby cosy without the stress of...
HALO® Supersoft Bamboo Swaddle 2.0 TOG Calm Sage | HALO®
I don't think you can ever have too many muslin wraps. They're incredibly handy for everything from swaddling and burping to everyday little clean-ups. This Disney set is adorable and practical, making it a lovely addition to any hospital bag or nurs...
Cotton Muslin Swaddle 4pk Mickey
A newborn essential for those surprisingly sharp little baby nails. These help prevent accidental scratches and can save you from wondering how someone so tiny managed to scratch their own face overnight.
Baby Mittens No Scratch Soft Gloves 0-6
A cute little nightlight that was surprisingly handy in the hospital. I loved being able to see my baby during the night without turning on the bright room lights. We still use it today for bedtime and overnight wake-ups, so it's been well worth havi...
Eggshell Baby Nightlight
A portable white noise machine is a great addition to a hospital bag. It can help create a calm, familiar environment for your newborn and is something you'll continue to use long after those first days are over.
Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
A birth announcement disc adds such a special touch to those first photos and becomes a lovely reminder of a moment you'll never want to forget.
Birth Announcement Sign
After trying several different brands, these quickly became our go-to nappies. We've used them for two years and have found them reliable, absorbent, and great at preventing leaks. If I was starting al over again with a newborn, these are the nappies I'd choose.
Premium Diapers | Rascals
Fragrance-free baby wipes are one of those simply hospital bag essentials. Perfect for nappy changes, little messes, and all those unexpected moments during your stay.
Huggies Gentle Cleanse Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
This might not be the most obvious hospital bag item, but is surprisngly useful. A water spray botgtle can help add extra moisture to wipes during those first newborn nappy changes, making clean-ups a little gentler and easier.
Refillable Spray Bottle
The only nappy rash cream I ever used on my son. Gentle enough for his sensitive skin and one of those baby essentials I always made sure we had on hand. A little goes a long way (my tub lasted nearly a year)!
Buy Sudocrem Healing Cream 125g Online at Chemist Warehouse®
Hospital Bag Essentials For Mama
Everything I packed (and a few things I wish I'd packed) for my own hospital stay. As a first time mum, these are the items that helped me feel more comfortable, prepared and focused on my baby during those first few days of motherhood.
One of those little comforts that can make a hospital stay feel a bit more like home. A lightweight robe is easy to layer over your pajamas for visitors, feeding sessions, and those early newborn cuddles. The “mama” detail is such a sweet touch, and ...
Maternity Lightweight Robe
A breastfeeding nightie was my most worn item in my hospital bag. I pretty much lived in mine after my C-section because it was so comfortbale, especially in those first few days. It was also cute enough for visitors and made breastfeeding so much ea...
Maternity Nightdress
If you're planning to breastfeed, a comfortable nursing bra is well worth packing. I found these to be soft, supportive, and really lovely to wear during those early weeks with a newborn.
Breastfeeding Bras
A comfortable pair of slippers is one of those little hospital luxuries you'll be glad you packed. They made it much easier to get up and walk around after my C-section while keeping my feet warm and cosy.
Slippers
Not the most exciting thing to pack, but definitely one I was glad I had. Shower sandals are perfect for shared hospital bathrooms and made me feel more comfortbale knowing I wasn't standing barefoot on the floor.
Shower Sandals
One thing I wish I'd packed was my own towel. Having a soft towel from home would have made those first showers feel much nicer. This set also includes a matching hair wrap, making it a practical little luxury for your hospital stay.
Towel Wrap with Hair Towel
Maternity pads are one of those hospital bag essentials you don't want to forget. I personally loved these Libra ones, as they're longer and more absorbent.
Libra 3 Pack Maternity Extra Long Pads
Don't forget your own toiletries. A travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and body wash set is an easy way to save space while still having everything you need. My hospital didn't provide these, so I was really glad I'd packed my own. After everything y...
Body Wash & Hair Care Travel Set
Don't forget a hairbrush! It's one of those comforts that can help you feel fresh and a bit more like yourself during your hospital stay, especially before visitors or those first family photos.
Detangling Wet Dry Vented Brush w/Soft Bristles
A small item that makes a big difference. Having a few hair ties on hand kept my hair out of the way during birth, recovery, and those endless newborn cuddles. I was so glad I'd packed extras.
Hair Ties No Damage - Strong Stretchy Bands
Deodorant is a small but essential item to pack in your hospital bag. After birth and those early newborn days, it's one of those simple things that helps you feel a bit fresher and more like yourself again.
Dove Deodorant for Women
A good moisturiser is something I was really glad I had in my hospital bag. The hospital air can be quite dry, and I also noticed my skin felt a bit more sensitive after birth. Having a good moisturiser on hand made it easy to keep my skin feeling co...
Cetaphil Face & Body Hydrating Lotion
Lip balm might seem like a small thing, but it made a big difference for me. The hospital air can be quite dry, and I found myself reaching for this.
Boosted Lip Balm - Burt's Bees
Keepsakes & Memories
The baby years pass by so quickly. These are some of my favourite keepsakes and memory-makers for capturing those special moments and creating treaures you'll love looking back on for years to come.
I really loved using milestone cards to document my son's first year. I chose the Dumbo set which I think is lovely for a boy or girl. They're perfect for documenting those special milestones and make such a lovely keepsake to look back on.
Milestone Cards & Albums
One of the most meaningful keepsakes you can create for your child. A place to record memories, funny moments, milestones, and all the little things you never want to forget, Something they'll treasure when they're older.
Personalised Baby Book | Your First Years
Breastfeeding Essentials
A collection of breastfeeding essentials that supported me through those early days and beyond. From comfort items to practical must-haves, these are the products that made feeding feel a little easier while we found our rhythm. Things I was genuinel...
This wearable, hand-free double electric breast pump was an absolute lifesaver for me. The collection cups fit inside your bra so you can express while getting on with your day, whether that's feeding your baby, doing jobs around the house, or even o...
Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Wearable Breast Pump
A small milk collector is one of those breastfeeding essentials I didn't realise I'd need until I had it (my midwife suggested these). I used mine in my bra while feeding on the other side, or in between feeds when I had a bit of leakage. It's such a...
Milk Collector
Nursing pads were something I didn't even know existed until I was gifted them at my baby shower. You place them inside your bra to help with leaking during breastfeeding, and they were honestly a life safer for my bras and clothes.
Nursing Pads / Breastfeeding Supplies
Nipple cream is a breastfeeding essential you'll be glad to have. In those early days of feeding (and later on), it helped to keep everything feeling more comfortable. It's also safe for baby, so there's no need to wipe it off before feeds. I also lo...
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for BF