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

View List

Download/print list
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 Grow suits 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

To soothe your breasts and your perineum or C-section scar.

How many 1

Maternity postpartum pads

Post birth, your body can bleed a lot and you’ll need pads, but the hospital should provide some too.

How many 1+

Labour aids

To prepare and help you get through labour.

How many 1

Nipple Care

To protect your sensitive, overworked nipples from damage.

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+

Breastfeeding friendly clothing and comfy loungewear

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

How many 1+

Toiletries bag with everything you need to feel fresh

That first shower will feel really good, so bring some nice stuff to make it even more special.

How many 1

Water bottle

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

How many 1

Singlets

It’s recommended your baby wears one more layer than you, so always start with a singlet.

How many 4

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

Hats

For warmth and cuteness.

How many 2

Socks

For warmth.

How many 3

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