The Complete Delivery Bag Packlist

Going into labour can be a stressful time and you don’t want to realise that you’ve forgotten to bring along something important. Here is a list of things you will need when in the hospital before and after labour:

Documents

• Your gynae’s letter
• Hospital Admission Form
• Identification cards of husband and wife
• Receipts of your outpatient visits to gynae
• Original Marriage certificate to register name of baby
  

For Mummy

• 2-3 pairs of warm socks (your feet may feel cold during labour)
• 1 extra pack of pads (maternity or heavy flow)
• 4-5 sets disposable underwear
• One presentable robe (For you to look presentable to your visitors or when checking on your baby in the nursery)
• Massage oil (recommended in most childbirth classes)
• Two sets of nightgown (one that opens in the front if you are planning on breastfeeding)
• One set of clothing for happy trip home (preferably something loose and comfy)
• Cosmetics (totally optional!)
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Slippers
• Breast pump to help stimulate milk production
• Nursing pillow to make positioning of babies easier especially if you have a c-section.

For Dad

• Snacks or sandwich (especially for long labours)
• Coins for the hospital vending machine!
• Books or CD’s to help Mom relax
• Camera or camcorder, fully charged
• Handphone and charger (to spread the happy news!)
• Baby car seat for trip home
• Ideas for baby names

For Baby

• Newborn clothing (1 set for going home as hospitals will provide clothing only during the stay)
• One Receiving blanket (for going home)
• Extra diapers (hospitals will provide one pack of diapers, but you can bring yours if you like)
• One set of anti scratch mittens (for going home)
• Cans or bottles of infant formula if you intend to bottle-feed so your baby can start with the brand you prefer as soon as possible.

For Siblings
If siblings are going to be present before or after the baby’s arrives, here are some helpful things to have available for them:

• Favorite books, toys, drawing paper, crayons or markers to keep them entertained
• Snacks

TIP: Put older siblings in charge if taking photos of their newborn little sister or brother so they will feel involved in the birth too.

Now you’re ready to have a safe delivery. Remember, every pregnant woman’s needs are different get advice from your gynae on what to pack too!

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