Shower gel (I'd recommend Sanex 0% as it's extra sensitive to the skin, helpful if you have an episiotomy or any stitches).Face Wipes – you can let go of your usual multi-step routine for a day.Toiletry bag with miniatures of everything you would normally use at home:.TENS Machine for early labour as the hospital doesn't provide (You will need to hire this in advance or buy), not necessary but some find this helps in the early stages of labour.Extra-long phone charger as the plugs are always far from reach and you will be bed bound on the ward.Magazines/iPad to pass the time for inductions or if you have an epidural as this can slow things down (both my babies were induced and I was in for 3 days).Water bottle with a sports top or straw so it is easy to sip from regularly (your partner will most likely be holding this to drink from between contractions).Drinks like Lucozade still or Coconut Water for electrolytes/isotonic.Healthy energy-giving snacks that aren’t going to be heavy or repeat on you - no need to add sickness to the labour too!.Cool Water Spray ( Evian ) or a handheld USB fan as it gets super hot in the delivery rooms.Lip balm which your partner can easily apply - useful if you use Gas & Air as it dries your lips out majorly.Stretchy hair bands to keep hair off your face/soak up that sweat - it’s tiring work!.Nightie or loose tee for labour which you don’t mind throwing away after – I literally had mine cut down the middle by the midwife to have skin to skin.Medical Notes and Birth Plan – Have a Plan A/B/C.So then your partner can easily find things at a glance. You can label each one into categories too baby's clothes, nappies/wipes, mum's toiletries, your clothes etc. Packing Hack: Use packing cubes or ziplock bags to separate all your key items in the bag so it is super easy for your birth partner to find things - the last thing you want is not being able to find anything and you have to do this yourself. Having fewer bags and especially one on wheels, makes for a quick move for our birth partners and midwives when sometimes baby isn't ready to hang about! battery tealights and candles, fairy lights, aromatherapy diffuser and then bag for your birth partner. Then all you need is a small bag for any snacks/miscellaneous items to set the mood in the room i.e. Top Tip: A small carry on is the best Hospital BagĪfter taking multiple bags for Baby no.1 (we’re talking 4+, maybe even 5… including 1 bag full of just snacks!) We would definitely recommend consolidating where you can.Ī small hand luggage size suitcase will make it easier to move if you are going from induction to delivery, to ward and then home. So here is our roundup of what we think is the ultimate packing list for your birth, trialled and tested by Mama of Bon + Bear with her two children who are 3 & 1 years old. If you are reading this you are either very organised or left it to the last minute, but one thing is for sure, I'll bet you've had the thought that it all seems overwhelming and you just aren't sure where to begin?
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