Maternity Hospital Packing List

Labour Bag

• Black undies

• Glucogel jelly beans

• Drink bottle (already filled) with a straw (built in) for sipping

• Lip balm

• 1 pack maternity pads

• Light dressing gown

• Plastic bag to put anything messy in

• Stress/juggling balls

• Phone charger

• Hair elastic

• Brush

• Toiletries – incl. eye makeup remover, toothpaste and brush

• Hair products/dryer/straightener (for when it’s time to head to maternity from birthing unit

• Wheat bag

For Hubby/Partner

• Board shorts

• Drink

• Thongs

• Snacks – trail mix

Hospital Bag

• 5 Pack of black undies (target – one size larger than usual)

• 2 X black pants (cotton on body)

• Singlet/feeding tops

• Nightie (dark/black)

• 2 X cardigans that cover your bottom

• 2 X packs maternity pads (Cottons brand most natural)

• Slippers

• Socks

• Snacks

• Tea (and thermos so you don’t have to wait for tea/go looking for it?!)

• Notepad and pen

• Book/magazine

• Toiletries

• Multi vitamins – keep taking (as you lose lots of good stuff in birth)

• Dirty washing bag

• Breast pads

• Non-feeding — sports bras, firm fitting

Baby Bag – For Going Home

*Note - best to check what the hospital will provide for your baby during your stay - this will vary from hospital to hospital and in public/private

• Nappies/wipes

• 2 x Baby outfits – in case spare is needed

• Baby cardigan

• Baby beanie

• Socks

• Baby wrap for leaving hospital (My personal favourite – Lil Fraser wraps – https://www.lilfrasercollection.com/ )