When to pack / what to pack

[Vogue1992]

Another hospital bag thread (sorry!) first time Mum here, 30 weeks on Friday. I just wondered when everyone began to pack their hospital bag and what it included

I did mine at 34 weeks and had an 'on the day' list written on a notepad on top.

I like to do mine at around 33-34 weeks when I find I'm starting to get fed up with pregnancy- makes baby seem so much more real when i'm packing tiny nappies and sleepsuits!

Don't forget wet toilette tissue things! I went through packs of them and they were a god send, better than using rough toilet paper on your bits and you can flush them down the loo!

37 weeks for my second probably around 36 for my first. I'd definitely make a list and mark off as you go.

Usually around 35/36wk.
Maternity pads, breast pads, full briefs (2 sizes bigger), nightie with popper front (1 per night), slippers, thin dressing gown, phone charger, leggings, stretchy top, jacket, socks, bra, shoes, toiletries.
3 bodysuits, 3 sleepsuits, hat, blanket, jacket or cardigan, small pack nappies, wet wipes, nappy sacks, changing mat (anti-bac wipes for that), ready made formula bottles.
Snacks if you think you'll need them, I lose my appetite during labour and wasn't hungry for several hours after my cesarean.
If I needed extra I'd get hubby to bring it.

Hello I'm just thinking about this too. Have been searching for the perfect labour nightie, if anyone has any suggestions 🙂 something cheap with buttons down the front would be brilliant. Especially if it doesn't have teddies or slogans on it! @chelyanne I was wondering if you have a link to ones you've used with the poppers? Thanks

@BananaCustard85

Try George @ Asda, I got mine from there and it was fab

@BananaCustard85 sorry no links, I got previous ones from Mothercare but they're gone now. There are a few on amazon but I haven't bought any yet so can't say if they're good or not.

Just in case anyone else is looking, these Boohoo ones are on offer www.boohoo.com/maternity-button-front-nightie/BZZ46658.html?color=105

Thanks @sausagesandbeanz and @chelyanne for your replies 😊

Loads of big incontinence maternity pads and loads of nappies! Two things I run out of after birth

A phone charger with an extra long cable!

I also took my own pillow and really appreciated it!