New arrival on the horizon? Packing your hospital bag? We threw all those online lists up in the air and asked real mums in our insta live. Bag it or bin it? Check out the results with Cosatto Claudia…
“Preparing for the arrival of your new baby is SO exciting, but also a teeny bit stressful. With so many lists online of what to pack and what not to pack, we decided to ask real mums. Rachel and I took to Facebook and Instagram to pack my hospital bag live. I’m due beginning of September, so we did the video with the bits I thought I’d need and real mums joined telling us bits we’d forgotten - or stuff I had but didn’t really need. I don’t want to turn up to birth centre like I’m away on a holiday with bags and bags. However I do want to be prepared. I found the experience of packing my bags with you guys super helpful, so I’m here to share the list.”– Cosatto Claudia
Stuff for me:
Maternity towels/disposable briefs
Breast pads
High rise dark knickers (lots of!)
Nipple Balm
Lip Balm
Unscented body wash
Dry shampoo
My Expert Midwife Spritz for Bits
Cooling maxi pads
Water Bottle with Straw
Hair ties
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Hand-held fan and/or face mist
Dark towel
Nursing Bra x 2
Nightie with button down front for labour
Pyjamas for after birth x 2
Loose dark lounge suit for coming home
Stuff for baby:
Nappies in size 0 and 1
Vests x 5 (assorted sizes)
Hat
Mittens
Blanket
Sleepsuits with feet x 5 (assorted sizes)
Coming home outfit
Cardigan
Water Wipes
Nappy cream (most recommended were Bepanthen, Sudocrem, My Expert Midwife Bum Balm)
Pre-made formula bottles
Baby brush
Extras:
Soft toilet roll (hospital's own can be rough)
Long phone charging cable or portable charger
Maternity pillow
Own pillow from home
Arnica cream/tablets to help with bruising
Essential oil diffuser / calming pillow spray
Lucozade Sport (lots of!)
Snacks
Maternity notes
Camera
Comfort cushion similar to a rubber ring
Stuff I was told I didn’t need:
Cotton wool and Water Wipes (just take one or the other)
Top to Toe Wipes
Baby Moisturiser
If you want to watch the video to go through any comments I might have missed you can check it out here.
Claudia x