The most exciting time is approaching and you are frantically trying to remember if you have thought of everything. Your hospital bag needs some thoughtful consideration and we are showing you a helpful list of all those essentials! Just in case you missed something!!
Before you even enter the labour ward or Birthing Pool room you may like to consider this first little shortlist ...many are in such haste to be on their way these are easily forgotten!
- Coin change for the Hospital carpark
- A mobile, easier than conveying great news on a payphone I would imagine!
- Maternity Notes...expected to be with you at all times
- Birth Plan....in the unlikely event everything goes exactly to plan that is...do not fret if not though
Labour Kit Checklist - Comfy Slippers, Socks or Flipflops
- Dressing Gown
- Tayla Birthing Dress..the best labour dress on the market, as endorsed by NCT
- Comfy Tee Shirt for labour
- Massage Oil
- High Energy Snack, Energy sweets and Drinks
- Bottled Water/ Ice Lollies are brilliant too to hydrate a birthing mum-to-be
- Cool Water Spray
- Magazine/ Good Books/Ipod to soothe and make time fly!?
- Favourite toiletries
- Camera
- Tens Machine
- Face and Body Spritzer
- Flannel or Sponge for keeping cool
- Hairbrush/Comb
- Hair Accessories to tie back straying hair
- Antenatal Notes
- Birthing Ball -or check ahead if any available on the wards
Birth Partner Essentials- Snacks & Drinks...........and probably Chocolate treats!
- Change of clothes
- Books/ Magazine
After Birth Essentials Disposable Panties or the Cheapest Granny Pants you can find
Nursing Bras
Disposable Breast Pads
Maternity Pads...you may need loads so have loads!or have someone bring extra later on
Dressing Gown
Nursing Nightdress Toiletries-useful sample sizes (Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Handcream, Soap )
Facial Skincare -useful sample sizes (Cleanse, Toner, Moisturizer)
Breast Feeding AidDeodorant
Dark coloured towel
Nipple Cream
Aromatherapy Breast Feeding BalmCosmetics Small Plastic Jug (useful as a hygienic alternative to toilet tissueBreast Feeding Support Pillow
Ear Plugs, may help if the ward is especially noisy
Essential for Baby (from Hospital and Beyond)Car Seat- The hospital wont let you leave without proof you one in good condition
Baby sleepsuits and Babygros
Baby Vests/
PlaysuitsNewborn Nappies
Baby Blankets
Baby Hat and Socks
Muslin Squares
Organic Baby Toiletries
Baby Wipes
Baby Nail Scissors/Clippers (probably wont need until home though)
Cotton wool balls
Nappy Sacks
Nappy Cream
Scratch Mittens (baby socks actually work better as tend to stay on)
Newborn baby bottles/teats if not breast feeding
So hopefully you get the majority of these items to make the journey into motherhood a little smoother!
Hope you found this helpful and thanks for reading ;-)
Love from
The Black Fairy xxx
Lafeenoire Maternity
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