Hospital bag for baby
- what should go in your hospital bag
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Hospital bag checklist nhs
Hospital bag for mom...
Hospital bag checklist – what to pack for you and your baby
Babies do things in their own time, and only 1 in 20 will arrive on their due date.
It might be a good idea to get your hospital bag packed at least 3 weeks ahead of the due date, so that you're all ready to go if your baby decides to make an early appearance.
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What to pack for you
In your hospital bag, make sure to pack:
- your birth plan and hospital notes
- loose, comfortable clothing to wear during labour
- dressing gown and slippers or flip-flops (which are also good for wearing to the shower)
- nightwear – front-opening or loose-fitting if you're going to breastfeed
- 3 changes of comfortable clothes
- socks
- 5 or 6 pairs of knickers, disposable ones may be useful
- 2 or 3 comfortable bras, including nursing bras if you're planning on breastfeeding
- breast pads
- 2 packets of super-absorbent sanitary or maternity pads
- your wash bag – with toothp
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