So, you have already bought all your items beforehand since expecting (as per this newborn checklist), but haven’t gotten to packing your hospital bag for delivery yet?
Fret not. If you are in a hurry and do not want to miss anything whilst rushing to the delivery suite, this checklist for your hospital bag is exactly what you need now.
Mummies and daddies, we know how frantic and nervous it can get.
Water bag burst? Bleeding or contractions? Called the delivery suite and hospital advised to check in immediately?
If you have not already packed your bags, follow this complete checklist before heading to the hospital to deliver your baby / babies:
Packing checklist of must-brings to the hospital:
These are the absolute essentials you must pack first:
- Identity documents (NRIC/Passport/etc)
- Marriage Certificate
- Hospital admission documents
- Insurance contact details and documents
- Your birth plan (if any)
- Your own list of to-dos (eg. list of people to call and inform, who may need to visit you)
- Some cash (avoid large amounts or jewelry lest they get lost in your busy process)
- Extra bags (you may end up bringing more items home like the hospital documents / medications / apparel / gifts / etc)
- Hand sanitizers / Face masks
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Alright, now that you got the most crucial items in, let us go through the checklist for the mum, dad and baby:
Hospital bag items for mummy
Next, pack these daily needs for the mum-to-be or mummy of many!
- Clothes for 2-3 days and nights
- Night Gown(s)
- Bathrobe(s)
- Bra and Nursing Bras
- Breast Pads
- Several Pairs of Socks
- Slippers and/or shoes (to shower and wear around hospital)
- Several Sets of Underwear
- Sanitary Pads / Maxi Pads
- Hair ties
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/shampoo, hair brush, lip balm, body lotions
- Own towels eg. for face
- Comfortable and loose fitting clothing to wear home
- Sweater / Jacket
- Your own pillow(s) if you want
- Eye masks and earplugs
- Spectacles (spare included) and contact lenses
- Phone charger, multipurpose plug, powerbank
- Breast pump and components (some may need, some may not)
- Any medications you are currently consuming or required to take
- Snacks/drinks (in case the hospital does not have any at 2AM)
- Your own speakers / stress balls / relaxation tools
Hospital bag items for spouse
Additionally, do not forget your partner’s belongings!
Of course, get him to help pack the hospital bag too. Unless he is already handling all the household chores like cleaning or minding your other kids.
Thankfully, there are slightly less things to worry about packing for the hubby hospital bag:
- Clothes for 2-3 days and nights
- Several Pairs of Socks
- Slippers and/or shoes (to shower and wear around hospital)
- Several Sets of Underwear
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/shampoo
- Sweater / Jacket
- Towels for showering or freshening up
- Own pillow(s) if you want
- Eye masks and earplugs
- Spectacles (spare included) and contact lenses
- Phone charger, multipurpose plug, powerbank
- Video cameras / batteries to film your momentous occasion
- Books to read or other entertainment (labor can be a long process over hours)
- Any medications currently consuming or required to take
Hospital bag items for baby / babies
Finally, these are the cute little things you cannot stop smiling too as you pack them into your future darling’s bag:
- Receiving blanket / Swaddles
- Baby diapers
- Baby socks (mittens and booties)
- Baby hat / cap / hoodie (such as for cold weather climates).
- Baby car seat
- Going home outfit for baby
- Warm clothing to wear home (eg. onesies)
- Extra blankets (thick and thin)
- Extra tissues and wet tissues
- Baby umbilical cord spirit / swab / container
Hooray, you are packed and ready to “chiong” to the hospital now!
Last of all, we wish you all the best and here is to a smooth and healthy delivery for your family!
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