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What to pack in your hospital bag
Provided below is a list of things to pack in your hospital bag. You can also download this as a checklist at the bottom of this page.
For hospital
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Birth plan
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Music, stress relievers or other items as part of your birth plan
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Admission documents, maternity notes
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Wallet – Medicare card, health fund card​​
For mum to be
Old shirts (for labour)
Old/cheap undies (dark colour)
Pyjamas, slippers, dressing gown
Socks
Maternity / wire free bras
Maternity pads
Breast pads
Tops for breastfeeding
Comfortable pants / tights
Spare clothes
Jacket
Shoes / thongs
Plastic bags for dirty clothes
Lip gloss
Panadol, Ural
Phone, phone charger
Camera and charger
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Shampoo, conditioner
Body wash, moisturiser
Face wash, face moisturiser
Deodorant
Makeup
Comb, hairbands
Water bottle
Pen & paper
Newborn photography paperwork
For baby
Baby bag
Nappies
Cotton wool / wipes, barrier cream
Change mat
Hand sanitiser
Nappy disposal bags
Singlets, onesies (0000 & 000)
Socks
Muslin wraps
Bibs / burp cloths
Nice going home outfit
Blanket
For dad to be
Snacks
Change of clothes and undies
Enclosed shoes
Coins / money for parking and vending machines
Phone, phone charger
Downloads
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