Sorry guys this has probably been asked 1 million time. I’m becoming so overwhelmed when packing the hospital bag for baby. What exactly do I need? People have told me to take long sleeved vets, short sleeved vests, sleepsuits, coming home outfit… but to take all of these things in more than one size incase 😅 If I did that I’d be taking a full suitcase!!
Any help would be appreciated x
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With clothes I take a few newborn and a few 0-3, I’ve never taken a going home outfit and won’t with this one either.
Nappies, nappy bags, cotton wool or baby wipes, dummy if your given baby one, Muslims, bibs, bottles and milk if bottle feeding.
Blanket, teddy, hat
Your clothes, maternity pads, lots of knickers, breast pads, shower and hair products, make up if you wish, any medication your on.
Change of shoes, slippers, towel
I’m going to be in for hopefully 48hours max so I’ve got a large hold-all and baby had own bag too

For baby's bag which I've fit all into her changing bag.. I've packed:
3 newborn sleepsuits
3 up to one month sleepsuits
3 short sleeve vests (in up to 1 month)
I've done this based on I don't actually think I'll need the newborn as I think she will be a bigger baby but wanted them in case..
Nappies
Nappy bags
Pack of water wipes
Cotton wool balls in case midwifes say I can't use water wipes
A couple of hats
A cardigan
An extra large muslin
A blanket
A cute comforter
Dummies
If you're worried about overpacking, maybe leave some extra bits in a spare bag in your car or with someone that can bring them to you xx

I'd take 2/3 vests of newborn, upto 1 month and upto 3 months unless you're pretty sure of babies size.
Sleepsuits I'd say upto 1 and upto 3 as I feel its not too bad if they're too big. And then I think that's also my plan for coming home outfit too..

I've got 3 newborn vests and sleepsuits and 2 up to 1 month vests and sleepsuits. Then nappies, nappy bags, wipes, 3 muslins, a swaddle, a cellular blanket, a hat, a cardigan and a comforter. I haven't got a special going home outfit, he'll just wear whichever sleepsuit he happens to be in!

I packed a suitcase, hold all and baby bag and barely touched any of it 😂
Things I actually used:
Phone charger (with extra long charging lead)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Sliders
Small waste bags
For baby:
Water wipes
Nappies
Two vests
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