It depends on the type of hospital and what they provide. I've taken the "keep it simple" approach much like to do for vacation. My partner can easily pop home and get something if I need it.

I have 2 bags, one for an emergency overnight stay and one for labor.

Emergency:

-basic toiletries (toothbrush, hairbrush, hygiene products, deodorant, etc)

-a nightie

-spare underpants

-nursing bra

-maternity pads

-for baby 2 singlets, 2 suits (one in 00000), a hat, mittens, socks, baby blanket and 3 disposable nappies.

Labor bag:

-warm PJ's

-nursing singlets and lose fitting pants

-nursing pads and maternity size pads

-underwear

-a change of clothes to go home in

-4 singlets and baby suits

-6 nappies

-2 hats, extra mittens/socks

-a blanket

-a muslin wrap

-a going home outfit (which is really just a cute onesie).

-swim shorts for my partner

-a clean top and change of underpants for him too.

-easy to eat, low GI snacks

-Powerade

I think that's about it.

The two bags are meant to compliment each other. I will add my phone charger and a Bluetooth speaker in there too. Probably a heat pack also.

when and what to pack in a hospital bag?

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