Third time round you’d think I’d be a pro at packing a hospital bag, but this time round I have left it SO last minute (I finished it yesterday at 38 weeks), and I’ve packed a little more this time as I’m anticipating a slightly longer stay this time, (previously only stayed for 24 hours with both of the boys)..

So what’s inside??

I actually have two bags!

I’ve packed my grey Pacapod nappy rucksack for the babies essentials, and a small weekend trolley for my things, and this is what I have packed:

My bag:

• Breastpads (supermarket branded)
• Maternity pads
• Disposable maternity briefs (mine are from Tesco but most supermarkets do them as do boots!
• Cotton dressing gown
• Maternity pjs from Jojo Maman Bebe
• Spare pjs
• Maternity leggings x 2 pairs
• 2 baggy tops
• Nursing bra
• Nursing dress from Lily & Ribbon (for leaving the hospital)
• Nursing top
• Socks
• Hairbrush
• Lansinoh nipple cream
• Face towel
• Mini toiletries of everyday essentials including toothbrush and toothpaste
• Hand, face & body wipe
• Hand gel
• Shower cap
• Flip flops
• Carrier bags for dirty clothes

For labour:

• Spray bottle (to spray water on me if I need to cool down)
• Lip balm (gas & air can make your lips dry)
• Hair bands

To grab on the day

• Snacks
• Phone charger
• Hospital notes
• Tens machine (I’ve got the Mama Tens which I brought from amazon, but you can also hire them from mothercare, and local pharmacies/ websites).

So whats in the baby’s bag:

• 3 x muslins
• 5 x unisex sleepsuits
• 5 x vests
• 3 x cotton hats
• 1 x blanket
• 1 x cardigan
• 12 nappies
• Water wipes
• Nappy sacks
• Child’s farm nappy cream
• Disposable nappy mats (so handy for changing baby on your hospital bed)

I live about a five minutes drive from the hospital so if I have an extended stay I can just get somebody to grab me more from home. Feel ALOT more prepared now everything’s packed! Just a waiting game now!