Total mental block - hospital bags!!

[Jigglypuffler]

Argh, I know I'm being daft as anything but I'm having such a mental block about what to pack in hospital bags! This is my second child and I'm due in a month and having a planned C section.

So far I have - for me:
Big pants, nighties, comfy clothes to go home in, slippers
Maternity pads
Charger
Dry shampoo/deodorant/toothbrush etc
Breast pads
Snacks

For baby:
Nappies
Cotton wool
Vests
Babygrows
Hat
Blanket
Ready to go formula (just in case)
Dummy
Muslins

Feels like I'm missing important stuff but cannot think what?! Please help! 😂

And how many vests/babygrows should I pack for at least one night... I'm packing newborn and up to 1 month size (the expectation is baby is on the smaller size).

Looks fine to me!

If you’re planning to breastfeed, I probably wouldn’t take a dummy or formula. If baby is showing feeding cues, they should be fed and dummies can mask this. Formula is usually provided if there is a need for it.

You might want a cardi for baby? And a couple of bras, crop tops, or support vests?

I’ve packed six ‘first size’ (up to 9lbs I think?) vests and sleep suits which I’m hoping is ample! I’ve had a couple of growth scans and she’s on track for about 7lbs 10oz at 40 weeks (tiny compared to my son!) so I’m fairly confident she won’t be over 9lbs, and if she’s much smaller it doesn’t really matter if they’re a big big.

Thanks @PolarBearStrength good to know that my brain isn't quite as sludgy as I thought!

I'm not sure about feeding yet. My first wouldn't breastfeed at all. He was very poorly as a baby/young child (totally unrelated to being formula fed!) and it's making me feel more inclined to formula feed again - however if baby latches and feeds easily I will go with it to start with. My local hospital no longer provide formula, and as I'm having a c section I will be in at least one night so I want to be prepared for either eventuality, hence wanting it in the bag just in case.

Support vests are a good shout - I'll order some.

I've gone for six sets of clothes as well, I've only got 3 first size but if baby is too small for the next one up I'll send DH to tesco for more.

If you have time to order one, an extra long phone charger is a real blessing... my only plug was miles away!

Pretty sure you've got it all but here's my list...

hospital notes
3 changes of clothes
2 or 3 nursing bras
breast pads and nipple cream
maternity pads
knickers
washbag
toothbrush,
hairbrush, Dry shampoo
flannel,
soap,
lip balm,
deodorant,
hair ties
and other toiletries
towels
tablet- podcasts, films, headphones, charger
loose-fitting top
Cardi
outfit to wear home
snacks and drinks
extra pillow
Medicine
Phone, charger, battery pack
Slippers

BABY:
bodysuits, vests and sleepsuits
an outfit for going home in
a hat, scratch mittens and socks or booties
nappies, nappy bags, water wipes
muslin squares
a pram suit if cold
a shawl or blanket

@YouBringLightInToADarkPlace that's so helpful, thank you!