Great list! Your pillow from home (not White pillow case, so it doesn’t get left behind) socks and maternity pads. Snacks and electrolyte drinks for you (coconut water is great) . I done think you need baby body wash out lotions. You don’t really want to wash the baby for a few days anyway!

Definitely your own towels in a dark colour !! Hospital towels are small and WHITE

Flushable wipes and or peri bottle

Take a book. You won’t get to read it, but it’ll give you hope for the future!

This is a good list but like some others have said I would just add maternity pads for you. Baby body wash and lotions are not necessary, there skin is covered in a protective coating when they are born and it’s better to just use water to clean them. This protective coating (vernix) helps maintain the moisture and contains protein and fatty acids. It’s not even necessary to wash the baby at the hospital. (unless maybe you are a first time parent who doesn’t know how and wants to be shown by the midwives but that is not the case)

Perhaps something for the vibe of the room? Some flowers, crystals, an aromatherapy diffuser etc?

I took a book, but then again I take one everywhere!

Laxatives! I had an emergency c section (was planning on natural) and was SO clogged up. Plus nipple pads!!

Extra nighties or pjs, although your partner can always bring you more if you need them. I was also grateful the hospital gave me a pair of cotton mittens for my baby.

Looks like with the comments already left you might be covered. One thing I also brought to the hospital is a milestone card (baby’s first day type of thing) so I could take the picture while I hospital.

1. Maternity pads/Incontinence underwear – Much more comfortable if having natural birth.
2. Leave the baby body wash and lotion at home – they don’t need it, their little skin is so sensitive and they won’t be “dirty”. Just a warm wash with a washer is all babies need.
3. Nipple creams and/or breast pads – one thing that surprised me with breastfeeding is a HUGE learning curve and it can HURT. Cooling or hydrogel breast pads help to relieve discomfort when you become engorged and the cream can help with cracking whilst you and bub learn to latch.

I agree on having warm clothes for cooler temperatures.

I liked the Bubba Bump maternity pads, worn in Ninja Mama disposable undies. The undies lasted many washes and were stretchy and comfortable. The Moxi pads with the cold insert were great, too. For after care, I really liked the peri and breast cold packs from Ninja Mama. They are great quality and I’ve packed them away for future use.
Another must for the hospital and after care is a peri bottle.

@everyone THANK YOU SO MUCH for your lovely suggestions! I’ll be sure to add them on my list.

Quick one: Any recommendations for maternity pads? I found these are great https://www.newbeginnings.com.au/products/bamboo-maternity-pads but I want to check other options too.

Thanks!

You have it well covered. I’d add some slippers and maybe a gown. Also your going home outfit might not be too different to your mat clothes right before baby was born. also a long cord/charger for your phone and a book or crosswords if you like those. And don’t forget your maternity pads in your toiletries. All the very best ❤️

I think you’ve got it covered.

Hospitals tend to run cold at night, so as other have said, think warm.
I enjoyed a hand cream and lotion- the first to treat myself, the second just in case little one has dry skin. You never know.
I recommend a water bottle with a built in straw for breast feeding.

Thick fluffy socks! and lip balm… I had cold feet and dry lips lol

I found the hospital to be very cold so make sure you take a warm jumper, socks or slippers. I was in hospital for 4 days and I froze. I also took a bottle for the breast milk or formula you will give buns as I found it easier to use the one I wanted from the start.

Depending on the length of your hospital stay, a lovely book for those moments you’re bored

Comfy footwear and a notebook and pen.