We had almost finished shopping for baby clothing, furniture, feeding, bedding, bathing, changing, pushchair & toys stuff by the end of my 37th week of pregnancy.
Then the next target was to prepare the hospital bag for baby and myself. In the 36th week itself I started removing labels from all the new clothes which indeed started my big laundry project (which lasted up to 39th week due to last minute additions in my shopping list).
I washed all our (me + baby) clothes with non-bio washing products. After drying them nicely in sun I ironed all the clothes and started with the bag backing.
I decided to prepare total three bags for the hospital
Labour bag, Post birth bag & Baby bag
Labour bag
Birth Plan
Comfortable clothes to wear in labour- Even though hospitals provide a gown my midwife suggested me to carry my own clothes to wear for more comfort during labour . So I bought this dark colored, long, loose fitting, full sleeves, cotton top with front opening buttons (for easy skin to skin after birth and possible breastfeeding)
Dressing gown- Another loose fitting gown to wear, if I end up pacing in hospital corridors in early labour. It’s a nice lightweight gown as hospitals can be warm.
Slippers- that are easy to get on and off.
Socks- To avoid my feet get cold during labour.
Lip Balm
Hairband
Snacks and Drinks- We decided to stock up on some nutritious cereal bars, chocolates and isotonic sports drinks to keep me going during labour.
Digital Camera- fully charged
Birth partner clothes- A set of spare clothes for my husband.
Water spray- If required to cool me down.
Music- It’s recommended by the hospital to carry your own choice of music to help you relax in labour. But I am not planning to carry anything really, as for me silence works the best.
Post birth bag
Front opening cloths/ Night wear
Nursing Bras
Nursing pads
Maternity briefs- Big cotton granny knickers can be useful if I end up having a caesarean, as they won't rub on the wound.
Maternity Towels
Belly Bandit
Toiletries- Travel versions of body wash, moisturizer, tooth paste, toothbrush, mouthwash, deodorant, hair band, hair clips, face wipes, stretch marks cream, shampoo, conditioner, sanitizer, mirror towel, hairbrush etc.
I-pad/ Mobile phone
Baby Bag
Baby Clothes- Sleepsuits, vests, socks, hats, mittens: 3 Each
Baby Blanket
Baby Swaddle
Nappies
Going-home outfit- for myself and baby
We are all set when the time comes!!
And in the end a properly fitted car seat for our journey together home :)
Then the next target was to prepare the hospital bag for baby and myself. In the 36th week itself I started removing labels from all the new clothes which indeed started my big laundry project (which lasted up to 39th week due to last minute additions in my shopping list).
I washed all our (me + baby) clothes with non-bio washing products. After drying them nicely in sun I ironed all the clothes and started with the bag backing.
I decided to prepare total three bags for the hospital
Labour bag, Post birth bag & Baby bag
Labour bag
Birth Plan
Comfortable clothes to wear in labour- Even though hospitals provide a gown my midwife suggested me to carry my own clothes to wear for more comfort during labour . So I bought this dark colored, long, loose fitting, full sleeves, cotton top with front opening buttons (for easy skin to skin after birth and possible breastfeeding)
Dressing gown- Another loose fitting gown to wear, if I end up pacing in hospital corridors in early labour. It’s a nice lightweight gown as hospitals can be warm.
Slippers- that are easy to get on and off.
Socks- To avoid my feet get cold during labour.
Lip Balm
Hairband
Snacks and Drinks- We decided to stock up on some nutritious cereal bars, chocolates and isotonic sports drinks to keep me going during labour.
Digital Camera- fully charged
Birth partner clothes- A set of spare clothes for my husband.
Water spray- If required to cool me down.
Music- It’s recommended by the hospital to carry your own choice of music to help you relax in labour. But I am not planning to carry anything really, as for me silence works the best.
Post birth bag
Front opening cloths/ Night wear
Nursing Bras
Nursing pads
Maternity briefs- Big cotton granny knickers can be useful if I end up having a caesarean, as they won't rub on the wound.
Maternity Towels
Belly Bandit
Toiletries- Travel versions of body wash, moisturizer, tooth paste, toothbrush, mouthwash, deodorant, hair band, hair clips, face wipes, stretch marks cream, shampoo, conditioner, sanitizer, mirror towel, hairbrush etc.
I-pad/ Mobile phone
Baby Bag
Baby Clothes- Sleepsuits, vests, socks, hats, mittens: 3 Each
Baby Blanket
Baby Swaddle
Nappies
Going-home outfit- for myself and baby
We are all set when the time comes!!
And in the end a properly fitted car seat for our journey together home :)
