![]() ![]() You are also welcome to check out our helpful pack for mums for just $1.99 with a range of helpful lists and guides for mums-to-be (including a hospital bag checklist, nappy bag packing guide, room-by-room guide for baby and more). Newborn Baby- (C-Section specific things to pack) If you’re after some free lists to work off of, there are plenty of places to find them! See below for some free resources to get you started. (Again, check with your hospital or care person to see what is provided.) I personally found it handy to have several items for breastfeeding bub during those first weeks and months, especially the rite aid hydrogel discs from day one. They also provided blankets and items for the little bassinet where bub slept and towels for bath time. I often used the hospitals little baby gown for the duration of our stay to prevent all the extra washing when I went home. Ask in any “mum group” on Facebook for suggestions and you will get heaps! Of course, there are items mums love to have on hand that are really helpful for baby or for their stay, but those ideas will vary from mum to mum. The car seat is essential for your trip home, too. If you plan to formula feed, it would be recommended to take some bottles and formula as well. Often, bringing in a few pre-washed outfits in various sizes for baby (just in case they’re a little big or a little small!), a “going home” or announcement outfit or swaddle along with nappies and wipes is enough to pack for your stay. I’m not in labour but I’m being induced tomorrow, I need fresh air and a walk, I feel claustrophobic and just need to go outside of the hospital for 5 minutes, do you think they’ll mind 0. Contact your hospital to get an idea of if you need to bring nappies, wipes and other products for bub. ![]() Baby doesn’t need much, and your hospital may provide some essential items. When creating your list, be sure you’ve added items for hygiene and personal care ( toothbrush, toothpaste as well as pads for postpartum) and clothing for your stay and maybe a spare (clothing) for your support person. Don’t want to compile your own list? See our resources available that are ready to download There are SO many lists and guides for packing your maternity or hospital bag- it can be a bit overwhelming! The basic gist to any of these lists is to include things you would typically pack for a night or two away from home, add in a few things for postpartum recovery and include a few things for your support person as well as baby. ![]()
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