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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
Keepsakes & Memories
Hospital Bag Essentials For Mama
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®
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
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