The Hospital Bag List

Birth is a wild ride. Here's what to pack so you feel prepared and in control.

Tick it off… in the third trimester

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FOR Parents
3 x Maternity bras 4 x Maternity underwear Breast pads pack Maternity postpartum pads pack Ice and heat pack Milk collector Silverettes Button-down pyjamas Robe Slippers Toiletries bag with everything you need to feel fresh Comfy going-home outfit
FOR BABY
4 x Singlets 4 x Growsuits 3 x Hats 3 x Pairs of socks 2 x Swaddle wraps Blanket Pack of wipes Pack of nappies Sterilised dummy Close list
  • For Parents
  • For Baby

Ice and heat pack

Soothe your breasts, perineum or C-section scar.

How many: 1

Postpartum pads

After birth, bleeding occurs for up to 6 weeks. You’ll need postpartum underwear and pads.

How many: 2+ packs

Labour aids

Helping you manage pain, maintain motivation and get through labour.

How many: 1

Nipple Care

Protect and soothe sensitive, feeding nipples.

How many: 1

Breast pads

To catch all the leakage.

How many: 1

Milk collector

To catch letdown breastmilk or colostrum.

How many: 1

Maternity Bras & Briefs

As your baby grows, so might your boobs. Keep them and your belly comfortable and supported.

How many: 3+

Loungewear

Cosy, flexible fit, easy breastfeeding access. Tick, tick, tick.

How many: 1+

Hydration

Hydration is key especially when you're pregnant, breastfeeding or giving birth, and hospitals only have tiny plastic cups.

How many: 1

Growsuits

The easiest outfits to change your baby in and out of, no matter the time or temperament. Shout out to those with zips and feet.

How many: 4

Swaddle wraps

To wrap your baby up snug and help them settle into sleep, mimicking the feeling of the womb.

How many: 2

Blanket

Hospitals can get cold. You might use it in during your stay, and then to keep them warm in their capsule on the way home.

How many: 1

Pack of wipes

Your hospital should provide these, but just in case.

How many: 1

Pack of nappies

Your hospital should provide these, but just in case.

How many: 1

Sterilised dummy

Some babies take comfort from a dummy, even in those early days.

How many: 1