There are way too many what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag lists online so I don't want to go through them and fall into the trap of over-packing or under-packing. I use the straightforward method: my common sense. Haha.
Anyway, just for fun, here's my list:
Mommy-and-baby bag (blue-n-white Cath Kidston bag)
- Birthing gown (I bring a front button-down cotton nightgown)
- Maternity pads (just in case)
- Disposable panties (very important!)
- Pyjamas (2 sets)
- Bottom healing spray (Earth Mama Angel Baby)
- Toiletries (Mustela dermo-cleasing, Hydra Bebe & vitamin barrier cream)
- Going-home clothes (nursing dresses)
- Nursing bras
- Breast pads (just in case)
- Nipple butter (Earth Mama Angel Baby)
- Ring sling
- Newborn sleep-suits, hats, mittens, booties
- Newborn disposable diapers
- Newborn cloth diapers
- Swaddles/blankets
My handbag (red Longchamp bag)
- Birth plan (approved by my ob-gyn)
- Hospital appointment card
- Wallet (identification card, money, credit card)
- Mobile phone
- Mobile phone charger
Hubby's bag (black backpack)
- T-shirts
- Pants
- Underwear
- Towel
- Socks
- Toiletries
- Mobile phone charger
- Power bank
- Essential oil dewdrop diffuser
- Lavender essential oil
- PanAway essential oil
Food bag (brown eco bag)
- Plain water
- Dried dates
- Honey
- Cookies
- Instant oatmeal drinks
- Oatmeal bars
- Baby's car seat is ready with newborn body support
And now, we wait.
Goodbye sharing.. help other who dont know what to pack..
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