Now in the last few months of pregnancy, you have probably started thinking about what you will need for the actual day your little one arrives. Packing your hospital bag can be a daunting task. It is hard to know in advance what will happen at the birth of your little one, making it hard to decide what to include in your hospital bag. To relieve some stress and help you to conserve your energy for the more exciting parts of becoming a parent, we have done the hard work for you. Below you will find our curated list of essentials to include in your hospital bag.

 

FOR MUM

pillow

cotton breast pads

maternity bra

drink bottle

lip balm

toiletries

oversized t-shirt

button up PJs

warm layers

snacks

high-waisted underpants

nipple cream

 

FOR BABY

newborn nappies

wipes

hooded bath towel 

car seat

beanie

booties

cotton or merino wraps

blanket

gown

bodysuit

bottoms

tops

 

EXTRAS

music

headphones

magazines

a list of people you would like to tell first when baby is born

phone

camera

 

With this list, you can rest easy knowing that you have all you need to care for both your baby and yourself during the magical time of welcoming your little one into the world.