Hospital Bag Checklist
Everything you need to pack before your due date.
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For you — labour & birth
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- Birth plan (printed copies)
- ID and insurance / maternity card
- Comfortable nightgown or hospital gown
- Non-slip slippers or socks
- Your own pillow (in a dark pillowcase)
- Snacks and drinks for labour
- Lip balm
- Hair bands or clips
- Headphones and music / playlist
- Phone and charger
- Camera (optional)
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For you — recovery
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- Maternity pads (at least 2 packs)
- Disposable or old underwear (several pairs)
- Nursing bras (2–3)
- Breast pads
- Nipple cream (lanolin or similar)
- Loose, comfortable clothes to go home in
- Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Face wash and moisturiser
- Towel
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For baby
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- 3–4 babygrows / onesies (newborn & 0–3 month sizes)
- 2–3 soft hats
- Socks or booties
- Muslin cloths (at least 4)
- Swaddling blanket or cellular blanket
- Nappies / diapers (newborn size)
- Baby wipes (fragrance-free)
- Going-home outfit
- Car seat (fitted before you leave home)
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For your partner / support person
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- Snacks and drinks
- Change of clothes
- Pillow and blanket (overnight stays)
- Phone charger
- Cash or card for hospital café / vending
- List of people to call / text after birth
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Documents
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- Antenatal notes / pregnancy records
- Birth preferences / plan
- Insurance card or NHS number
- Hospital contact numbers
- Nappy cream (zinc or similar)
Aim to have your bag packed by 36 weeks. Check with your hospital as they may provide some items.