WHAT'S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG? WHAT TO PACK?
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Published 2016-08-09
WHAT TO PACK CHECKLIST:
ESSENTIALS:
- Hospital notes, baby notes, birth plan
- Car Park change (also good for vending machines!)
- Hynosis on phone if you are doing hypnobirthing and wireless headphones
- Camera and charger
- Phone and charger
- Petrol in the car
FOR BABY:
- 3 to 4 Baby Sleepsuits / outifts
- 4 Vest
- Muslin Squares
- Baby Hat
- Newborn Nappies / Diapers
- Water Wipes (or cotton wool and water)
- Cellular Blanket (or one suitable for the season you give birth in)
- Swaddle Blanket
- Barrier Cream Sample
- Carseat ready to use and installed in the car
- Formula and bottles if you don't want to breastfeed
FOR YOU (THE MUM):
- Sleepwear (extra pyjamas)
- Socks or Slippers
- You may want a thin robe
- Going home outfit e.g. joggers and a nursing top (comfy clothes!)
- Lucozade Glucose Tablets
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Unscented deoderant
- Nursing Bra and Breast Pads
- Disposable Briefs and Maternity Pads
- Black Underwear - comfortable for after birth
- Vaseline or Lip Balm
- Hair Ties
- Toiletries Bag with essential skincare, body wash and make up
- Paracetemol / Ibuprofen for after birth pain
PARTNER:
- Snacks and Drinks
- Paracetemol
- Download Contraction Timing App
- Money / Change
- They may want to pack their own change of clothes
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All Comments (21)
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Watching this while am having a sleepless night... My back is aching and am waiting for my big miracle in 5 weeks time. Praying for all babies born during this Corona pandemic. God's going to protect us and our babies ❤️
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Found this really helpful. I'm a first time mom due December and very excited. I'm praying for my lil one and all the Moms and their little angels born during this corona pandemic.
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I found out I am pregnant on Saturday, 6 weeks on :) My partner and I were undergoing fertility treatment so it is a HUGE surprise :)
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The change for the hospital car park, the most organised thing I have ever seen!! 😱
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Just used your list. I am now all packed and ready to go. I'm 32weeks so ready a bit early but I like to be organised 😊😊🤰
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Being a student and pregnant is hard I pray that I'll make it to the end...my mum supports me though
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Of all the “what’s in my hospital bag” that I watched, yours is my favorite. I am 34 weeks pregnant and starting to pack my hospital bag also..
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My husband and I are excited, first pregnancy and due in July - I keep watching youtube videos of all sorts hey! Can't wait to hold our boy
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You're the only person in which I can watch your full videos without getting board. Idk why lol just very capturing! Yore videos are very informative!
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When I started researching about Baby Information in general 3 months ago, I binged watched a lot of your videos Emily. My wife is now 39 weeks pregnant and we are super nervous and excited. Thank you so much for all your awesome videos! I really love how sweet you are, and your accent as well! Love all the videos with Matt!
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Of all the what’s in my hospital bag videos. Your video is the best. Very simple not excessive and over packing like those videos out there. I’m using yours an example to I pack mine. Super helpful👍🏼
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It has been a pleasure following you during this pregnancy. I am now 39weeks and 3days and just waiting for my princess to arrive. You are like the ONLY person that remembered to remind us about Gasoline for the car. Lol its definitely something we all need to do! Thank You for your many tips. God bless you and the family
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I have watched this when I was pregnant with my first boy and here I am back making sure I got everything for my second boys arrival :)
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Hi Emily, I first watched this about 3.5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first. It was the first video I ever saw on your channel and from there I was hooked! I’m now due my second baby in 2 months and I came back to it to refresh my memory. Just wanted to say thanks so much x
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I love watching this been stressing over little things my baby isnt due till october this year but love how much detail is in this video and explainations ect ... really great for a first time parent to be 🙌 making notes and taking tips thank you x
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Have always packed light bags in my last two pregnancies and ended up spending 7 days in hospital. This time I'm packing my whole house. Hopefully it just be two days this time. Love your hospital bag.
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I am 37 weeks and 4 days, time is for sure getting away from me and this video was BEYOND helpful! I legit took notes like Im attending lecture lol but I could not think of 1 thing you could've missed THANK YOU ❤
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I just sat with pen and paper and wrote a list of everything you mentioned so I don't forget anything! Thanks Emily x
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I was so nervous and lost about what to pack. I feel super confident now after watching this. You're so organised. Thank you for all the tips and advice x
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I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I just packed my bag and posted my "what's in my hospital bag" today too! (it's my second baby too so I learned a lot my first time!)love the gray and yellow blanket--so adorable!
