What to bring into hospital
For yourself
- Your health insurance details (if applicable)
- Three packets of sanitary pads – no tampons
- One packet of nursing pads
- Toiletry items
- Casual wear for day time
- Nightwear
- Dressing gown
- Slippers/comfortable shoes
- Bras (well-fitting nursing bras if breastfeeding)
- Mobile phones can be used in certain areas. Please consider others and use vibration mode instead of ring tone.
For your labour (optional)
- A night gown/T-shirt or similar to wear in labour
- Ipod/CDs
- Aromatherapy oils
- Shower cap
- Glucose lollies to suck (for an energy boost in labour)
- Massage oil
- Lip balm
- Camera
For your baby
- Formula, bottles and cleaning brush (if you plan to bottle feed)
- 2 packets of newborn nappies
- 1 container of nappy wipes
- One going home outfit for baby
Your car will need to have an approved car seat or capsule fitted for your journey home.
