Below is an outline of some of the items you should bring to hospital when having a baby.
Mum
- Birthing top/nightie
- Hot pack
- Snacks for labour
- Phone and charger
- Camera and batteries
- Underwear and maternity bras
- Pyjamas
- Appropriate day clothes
- Appropriate footwear
- Toiletries
- Maternity pads
- Breast pads
- Pen
Baby
- Nighties/grow suits (000, 0000)
- Singlets
- Hat
- Mittens
- Socks
- Bunny rugs
- Disposable Nappies
(Cloth nappies provided)
Optional
- Lip balm
- Own pillow
- Baby bath wash/lotion
- Nappy rash cream
- Nipple cream (Purified Lanolin)
- Reading Material
Please restrict valuables as we do not accept any responsibility for lost or stolen items. Due to space constraints, large suitcases are unsuitable to bring to hospital.
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