Packing a hospital bag was a nightmare for me. I'm obsessed with lists and have a huge fear of forgetting something vital.
I packed a tiny suitcase for me and a bag for the baby. I must of repacked this bag about 20 times since around the 32 week mark. I wasn't happy with the end packed bag until around 38 weeks, that was only cos i thought Squeaks would arrive that week.
My bag
Birth plan (waste of time don't bother)
Old baggy t-shirt
PJ's
Nightie (i ended up having a C-section and Nightie's were my best friend)
Socks
Slippers
Snacks, i took some crisps, biscuits, haribo for energy obvs
High 5 energy tablets
Lucozade
Nexus tablet with downloaded films and a birth music playlist
Bikini for the water birth i'd planned and never got.. I did have a bath about 8 baths though for the pain.
Bumper pack of maternity pads
Cheap primark big knickers pack of 5
Comfy jack wills and baggy tshirt and hoodie for trip home. i also had a baggy dress packed but as if i was going to wear that.
Hair bobbles
Shampoo and shower gel for the best shower you will ever have!!! So take that good stuff you've been saving for a special occasion from Lush or Bodyshop, we all do it.
Baby bag
Vests x2 newborn
Vests x2 0-3 months
Sleepsuit x2 newborn
Sleepsuit x2 0-3 months
Nappies
Water wipes (much less faff than cotton wool and water)
Going home outfit appropriate for the season
Hat
Socks
Muslin squares and bibs
We didn't need to take formula and bottles as the hospital provided them
A lovely blanket
A little teddy off Mummy and Daddy
Everyone is different and require different bits and bobs. Please leave a comment below, what did you take with you in your hospital bag?