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[TheNewMrs]

So ladies,
I found this list and thought it would be helpful for anyone packing.

Labour

Labour Bag

Your birth plan
Maternity notes (don't forget them)
Nightdress
Dressing gown/robe
Slippers
Socks
Underwear
Massage oil
Lip balm
Tens machines
Bikini
Moisturiser
Deodorant
Hard sweets/snacks/drinks/magazines
Water spray/Cooling spray
Handheld fan
mp3 player/ipod

Your Partners Bag

2 T.shirts
fresh socks & pants
Toiletries bag
Hand towel
Camera (+ new battery if digital)
PSP
mp3 player/ipod
PLENTY of change in a money bag for drinks machines etc
Snacks/drinks

After Birth

Toiletries bag (Shower Gel/Soap, Your Fav Shampoo, Razor, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Face-wash, Moisturiser)
Hand towel
Fresh Pajamas/Nightdresses
Socks
Nipple Cream
FlipFlops (going to the shower.)
Breast pads
Nursing bras
Loose underwear/disposable knickers
Maternity pads
Fresh clothes for going home
Numbers on a seperate piece of paper incase of mobile problems
Spare loose change
Ear plugs
Anti-bacterial travel sized gel


For Your Baby

Car seat
4 baby vests
4 baby grows
Crib toy/gift from Mammy & Daddy
Blanket
Nappies
Wipes
Cotton wall buds
Nappy bags
Anti-bacterial travel sized gel
Cellular Blankets (x2)
Nail clippers
Something fresh for trip home
Socks or Booties
Hat
Scratch mittens
cardi/coat/Snowsuit depending on time of year


(Check with your hospital about providing bedding for the baby, some provide, some don't-but you may just prefer your own)



If there's anything you think might be useful please feel free to add it in a comment.
Hope this Helps.

[babymakes3]

Good list hun! Have a couple of things in my bags that some people might not think are essential but sure said I'd put it here in case anyone else finds it useful!

Labour Bag
Bikini (in case you want to labour in bath/shower as form of pain relief -anythings worth a shot right!)
Deodarant
Moisturiser

Hospital Bag
Flip flops (for going to the shower. Soexcited recommended them)
Lansinoh nipple cream (for cracked nipples, also suitable if breast feeding as the cream is safe for baby)
Cellular blankets (if your hosp doesnt provide them or in some places they're very old and hard)
Baby nail clippers (have seen first hand that a newborn can destroy their wee face with their nails in their first few hours!)

Theres a few other non essentials in my bags but can't think of them now so they're probably silly

[MarcsMrs]

My hospital doesnt provide any bedding for baby so you need to bring cot-sheets etc.... with you so maybe check with your hospital about them!

[TheNewMrs]

Perfect girls! Thanks a mill.
If anyone has anything else to add please feel free.

[firsttimer]

mittens for baby instead of a nail clippers, little socks, baby hats to keep their heads warm, sheets (my hospital provide nothing like that) shampoo, nappies and changing stuff, a book to read, phone charger and extra credit, slipper socks, hair brush, tooth brush, tooth paste, nappy bags, and a going home outfit for you and baby and the car seat

[TheNewMrs]

Good list hun! Have a couple of things in my bags that some people might not think are essential but sure said I'd put it here in case anyone else finds it useful!

Labour Bag
Bikini (in case you want to labour in bath/shower as form of pain relief -anythings worth a shot right!)
Deodarant
Moisturiser

Hospital Bag
Flip flops (for going to the shower. Soexcited recommended them)
Lansinoh nipple cream (for cracked nipples, also suitable if breast feeding as the cream is safe for baby)
Cellular blankets (if your hosp doesnt provide them or in some places they're very old and hard)
Baby nail clippers (have seen first hand that a newborn can destroy their wee face with their nails in their first few hours!)

Theres a few other non essentials in my bags but can't think of them now so they're probably silly

Just added your now hun!

[TheNewMrs]

My hospital doesnt provide any bedding for baby so you need to bring cot-sheets etc.... with you so maybe check with your hospital about them!

Thanks hun, just added that now.

[TheNewMrs]

mittens for baby instead of a nail clippers, little socks, baby hats to keep their heads warm, sheets (my hospital provide nothing like that) shampoo, nappies and changing stuff, a book to read, phone charger and extra credit, slipper socks, hair brush, tooth brush, tooth paste, nappy bags, and a going home outfit for you and baby and the car seat

Thanks hun, made a few adjustments to the list just now.

[MarcsMrs]

Starting to get my bag together now......any more tips from all you new Mammies on things we should bring?

[Nelly]

Yoga mat, should you be on the floor beside your bed lying over a ball until youu get into delivery
room.