![]() Newborn Nappies / Diapers and fasteners– disposable or cloth - for the trip home.3 Muslin wraps for baby and for breastfeeding.3 soft baby sleepsuits / outfits with integrated scratch mittens / socks.Milestone photo cards / baby journal so you never forget this day.Baby seat installed by an expert - baby must travel home in a fitted infant car seat so make sure this is installed before your hospital stay.Spare folder and notebook / pen to organise post birth baby information / discharge paperwork.Medicare and insurance papers or a Dropbox folder with it all uploaded.Here's a few to consider but be sure to download the full printable checklist here. We’ve canvased experienced mums who know what’s actually needed, and not needed to pack in your baby hospital bag. Your partner has an important job and news to share while you are in post birth care, the last thing you want to do is scramble for contacts or leave important people out of the loop. Make sure you have a list of phone numbers ready to go – starting at the top of the family tree with the grandparents. That way the only thing you’ll need to second guess is baby’s name! Prepare that Phone List Even if you’re having a home birth, it’s worth preparing this bag so that all your must-haves are in one place, or ready to grab if plans change and you do need to head to hospital. Once you’ve packed your bag leave it by the door, or in the car with a check list of ‘last minute’ things to add (space on the 1st page of our checklist to write these). ![]() ![]() Taking charge beforehand with our handy printable checklist means you’ll avoid those eye-rolling “but I asked you to pack it” conversations and focus instead on gazing in awe at baby and each other. Plan and Pack Earlyĭon’t be reliant on your partner knowing what to pack and throw together at the last minute. ![]() If you’re struggling with what to pack, we’ve prepared the definitive guide for must-have’s, and leave-behinds to help make your hospital and birth experience more comfortable. As you’re heading out the door, that hospital bag with all your essentials is ready to make itself useful. Your waters have broken your caesarean date has arrived, and it’s all go, go, go. But what to pack for this precious first meeting? You've waited a lifetime for this moment to meet your baby. ![]()
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