06/07/2026
π Hospital Bag Essentials: Pack the Must-Haves First!
Getting ready to meet your little one? π If you're feeling overwhelmed about what to pack, start with the essentials and build from there.
β Priority 1 β Must-Haves
βοΈ Hospital paperwork & Medicare card
βοΈ Phone & charger
βοΈ Comfortable clothes for going home
βοΈ Maternity underwear & pads
βοΈ Toothbrush, toothpaste & lip balm
βοΈ Water bottle
πΆ For Baby
βοΈ Car seat installed
βοΈ 3β4 onesies
βοΈ 2 swaddles
βοΈ Beanie
βοΈ Going-home outfit
ββ Priority 2 β Comfort Items
β¨ Button-up pyjamas
β¨ Slippers
β¨ Toiletries
β¨ Ni**le cream & breast pads
β¨ Peri bottle
β¨ Snacks & electrolyte drinks
β¨ Headphones
πΆ Baby Extras
β¨ Socks
β¨ Singlets
β¨ Spare outfits
β¨ Dummy (if you plan to use one)
βββ Nice-to-Haves
π Bluetooth speaker
π Pillow from home
π Tablet or book
π Heat pack
π¨βπ©βπ§ Don't forget your support person!
Pack a change of clothes, toiletries, snacks, a water bottle, phone charger, and a pillow or blanket if they'll be staying with you.
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Top Tip: Have your hospital bag packed by 36 weeks so you're ready whenever your baby decides it's time!
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