Baby Discovery

Hospital Bag

Thirty nine weeks on and the big day is looming. Here’s a guide to what might go into your hospital bag to make the birth and first few days of being a parent go smoothly:-

For you

  • couple of large T-shirts or front buttoning nighties
  • socks
  • dressing gown and slippers
  • couple of pairs of knickers (cotton and comfortable)
  • two nursing bras for feeding
  • breast pads
  • outfit for going home
  • camera
  • snacks
  • toilet bag
  • maternity sanitary towels
  • shampoo
  • face flannel and soap
  • good book

For Baby:

  • disposable nappies
  • vests
  • babygrows
  • blanket
  • hat & booties


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