Hospital bag

[BatmanBaby]

I'm having my third baby, but my youngest is 6 and I've completely forgotten what I should be taking in my hospital bag for me and baby! I'll be bottle feeding as well! Thanks for some pointers!

You
pjs/nightie
Comfy outfit
Loads of knickers
2 bras
Breast pads
Sanitary towels
Toiletries
Baby
3 vests
3 babygrows
3 Muslins
2 hats
Cardigan
Blanket
Nappies
Ready made formula/bottles

How much of everything would you take?

I read somewhere the other day someone was taking 50 nappies!!!

I'm hoping to be in and out in a few hours...

I just have a small pack of newborn nappies, if you don't they will supply them

In an ideal world you will be in and out within a few hours but if you pack for over night stay better peace of mind

Might need a bigger bag 😂😂

@passthemustard I’m hoping to be in and out but midwife said pack enough for 3 days.

@passthemustard I debating a bigger bag just for snacks 😂😂

@Oneandabean 3 days!! Omg

@WhoUsedMyName definitely need a separate snack bag 😂

This is my list. I'm hoping to be out quickly but with my first I was in for 2 nights / 3 days. It all fits into one small case anyway.

30 nappies
10 maternity pads (hospital also provides)
Extra long phone charger
6 sets of breast pads
Nipple shields
Dummy
Nipple cream
Bottoms up spray
Water wipes
Cotton wool pads

Soap
Face wipes
Hair brush, clasp & bobbles
Deodorant
Dry shampoo
Shampoo & conditioner
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Mirror
Toothbrush, toothpaste & mouthwash
Make up
Nail file
Large dark grey towel
Towelling hair wrap

Nursing vest & leggings for in hospital
2 soft bras
4 pairs pants
2 pairs socks
2 button up night dresses
Dressing gown
Joggers, T-shirt & hoody for going home
Flip flops

Knitted booties
Hat
2 x cardigans
4 sleep suits
4 vests
Knitted indie for going home
Cellular blanket

Onsie*

The list above is pretty comprehensive although there are some things on it I wouldn’t bother with eg nail file, dry shampoo mouthwash and hair wrap.

However I wanted to add: Water bottle with a sports lid.
And if you’re planning to formula feed, take the ready to feed formula packs (the ones with the disposable teats you just screw onto the bottles of pre made formula) as there may not be anywhere you can make up formula or wash/sterilise bottles.

Thank you all so much :) The lists are really helpful!

Hi, sorry to jump on but I was about to start a similar thread.

I am planning on BF but I've had a breast reduction so need to plan to bottle feed too.

When people say come prepared with bottles, do you literally bring the powder and do it up all there, or do you mean the pre made bottles that you can buy? Do they have microwaves / kettles you can warm everything up with?

Also if you want to try and harvest colustrum, can you bring it with you and ask them to put it in a fridge?

@kittenpeak

Hi, sorry to jump on but I was about to start a similar thread.

I am planning on BF but I've had a breast reduction so need to plan to bottle feed too.

When people say come prepared with bottles, do you literally bring the powder and do it up all there, or do you mean the pre made bottles that you can buy? Do they have microwaves / kettles you can warm everything up with?

Also if you want to try and harvest colustrum, can you bring it with you and ask them to put it in a fridge?

Sorry just seen someone has mentioned pre made formula!!

I've packed for 2 days just in case as partner can't drop things off once he's left.

Baby has 6 outfits ( 3 tiny baby and 3 newborn)
3 muslin cloths
Going home outfit
2 blankets
Pack of nappies
Water wipes
3 hats
2 dummies

For me I've packed 2 nighties
1 pj's
Coming home outfit
2 socks
4 pants
12 pads
Dressing gown
Flip flops
Towel
Toiletries

That's what I can remember off the top of my head.