The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist: Birth Like a Boss!

Ready to meet your little bundle of joy? Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, packing that labour bag can feel like preparing for a mini expedition. But don’t stress! We've curated the ultimate checklist, ensuring you have everything you need to welcome your baby with confidence. Say goodbye to last-minute scrambles and hello to peaceful preparations!

• Mom

  • Immediate Essentials

    • ID (bring your wallet containing your ID)

    • Phone and phone charger

    • Car seat (blog post here)

  • Clothing

    • Comfortable clothes (tracksuit etc. for the way home)

    • Pajamas/nightshirt (our top pick here)

    • Bathrobe (our top picks here and here)

    • Maternity panties (our top picks here and here)

    • Nursing bras (our top pick here)

    • Nursing tank tops (our top pick here)

    • (Woolen)/Cozy Socks (our top pick here)

  • Comfort & Personal Care

    • Deodorant (your local store)

    • Toothbrush and toothpaste (your local store)

    • Body lotion (our top pick here)

    • Lip balm (our top pick here)

    • (Long) hot water bottle (our top pick here)

    • Pregnancy pillow (our top pick here)

    • Water bottle (our top pick here)

    • Slippers (our top pick here)

  • Hair & Face Care

    • Shampoo and conditioner (your local store or favorite brand)

    • Hairdryer (our top pick here)

    • Hairbrush (our top pick here)

    • Hair ties/Hair clips (our top picks here and here)

    • Face cleanser (our top picks here and here)

    • Face cream (our top pick here)

  • Postpartum Care

    • Nursing pillow (our top picks here and here)

    • Nursing pads (our top pick here)

    • Multi-mam compresses/Silverette nursing cups (find them here and here)

    • Rinse bottle (our top pick here)

    • Intimate wipes (our top pick here)

    • Cooling pads (our top pick here)

    • Menstrual pads (our top pick here)

    • Panty liners (your local store)

  • Snacks & Energy

• Baby

  • Onesies x 2 (our top picks here and here)

  • Pickup/outfit set (our top picks cotton set here and here, and wool set here)

  • Blanket(s) (our top picks here, here and here. Our top pick wool blanket here)

  • Burp cloths: Essential for clean-ups after feeding (our top pick here)

  • Pacifiers (our top picks here and here)

  • Stuffed animal (our top picks here and here)

  • (Scratch mittens: Prevents baby from scratching their face)

And there you have it, superparents - the ultimate labour bag checklist to keep your birthing experience as smooth as your baby's bottom! 🌟 Bookmark this page and check items off one by one. Remember, preparation is key, but so is staying calm and embracing the journey. Here's to the beautiful adventure awaiting you and your little one!

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