The following is a list of articles you will need during your hospital stay. It's a good idea to prepare your bag early preferably around the 28th week of pregnancy just in case Baby arrives a little sooner than expected!
For Yourself: | For Baby: |
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Ante-natal card (blue card) | 1 pack newborn nappies |
Medicines/vitamins you take during pregnany | 4 towels (can be hooded) |
4 pyjamas or night shirts with front fastening | 2 pairs of mittens |
Dressing gown | 3 or 4 baby grows |
Slippers and socks | 4 vests |
2 nursing bras | 2 pairs of socks |
Panties (net, disposable, cotton) | Cotton wool |
1 pack maternity pads | Baby liquid soap and shampoo |
Breast pads | Baby oil |
Breast wipes | Baby bottom cream |
Breast shields | Muslin Squares |
Towels | Baby comb and brush |
Shampoo and Shower Gel | Bonnet/hat |
Face cloth or sponge | Baby wipes |
Deodorant | Small basin / Top & Tails |
Toothpaste & toothbrush | Mosquito Net |
Brush & Comb | Infant car seat |
Make-up | Shawl/cellular Blanket |
Bag for dirty laundry | Nappy Bags |
Watch | Soft Sponge |
Clothes for going home | Swaddle blanket |
Assorted snacks | Microwave sterilising bags |
Water and juice (not orange juice) | Hot water bottle (optional) |
Sweets to suck | 1 Baby bottle |
Spectacles and/or contact lenses container & storing liquid |
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Phone Charger |
For Home & Outdoors (Optional items):
Breast Pump | Thermal Bag |
Bottle Warmer | Thermal flask |
Electric or Microwave Sterilizer | Thermometer |
Bottles | Bath Thermometer |
Soothers | Baby Bath seat |
Soother chain | Baby Pram and Stroller |
Teats for bottles | Rain cover for stroller |
Milk Powder container | Baby Changer & Bath |
Toys | Baby Monitor |
Baby Sling | Baby relaxer/swing |
Musical cot mobile | Night light |
Cot or cradle |
Deteregnt & Softener for baby clothes |
Mattress | Soother container |
Bumpers for cot | Air purifier |
Diaper disposal system (good to have but not necessary) |
Bibs |
Play Gym | |
Glider | |
Travel cot | |
With every €150 you spend on the hospital list, we will give you a €20 voucher!