Hospital bags

When should I start sorting hospital bags??
I’m 33 weeks, second child (but can’t seem to remember anything from with my first!)

Has anyone got any good lists of what to pack for both myself and baby? I feel like I’ve completely blanked and can’t seem to think what I need! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thankyou

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Hi this is my list it may be a bit of overkill but I ended up being in for about a week with my first so I wanted to be prepared 😂 hope it's helpful!

Baby's Bag
4x Newborn Sleepsuits
4x Newborn Vests
1 pack newborn nappies
Cotton wool and container
Scratch mitts
Hats
Coming home outfit
Muslins
Cellular blanket

Mum's Bag
Comfy clothes x3
Breast feeding nighty
Knickers x6
Maternity bras
Toiletries and medications
Breast pads
Maternity pads x 2
Perineal bottle
Towel
Comfy socks and crocs
Pillow
Book
Eye mask
Ear plugs?
Charger

Dad's Bag
Snacks (high protein and sugar): x
protein bars, sandwiches etc x
Isotonic drinks and water x
Handheld fan
Charger
Camera
Book
Change of clothes
Emergency cash

Extras to be packed ready and brought in if necessary
3x tiny baby sleepsuits
3x tb vests
3x 0-3 sleepsuits
3x 0-3 vests
Additional nappies and cotton wool
Bottles of pre-made formula

Thankyou!

If you download the bounty app theirs a checklist tab and has a hospital bag section which I’ve found super helpful as I was buying bits here n there and it helped me keep track, this is what I’ve personally packed
My bag:
1 nursing bra
1 bikini top (water birth)
2 over-the-bump underwear
10 disposable underwear
10 thick maternity pads
10 breast pads
Perineal bottle
Perineal cream
Toiletries & dry shampoo
Hairbrush & bobbles
2 pairs of button down pyjamas
Comfy coming home outfit
Large towel
Toothbrush & paste
Manual breast pump, syringes & freezer bags

Im also planning on putting an extra pair of pyjamas and comfy clothes in my partners car just incase I’m in the hospital for longer than expected

For baby:
2x long sleeve vests with matching trousers
2x vests
2x sleep suits
A cute outfit for announcement pictures
Coming home outfit
1 cellular blanket
1 thick pram blanket for coming home
1 small pack of nappies
Wipes & cotton will
1 pack of 6 pre-made formula

I’m with you on this! Second baby only two years apart and can’t remember a thing I packed. My partner said I didn’t pack him enough snacks. He’s packing his own bag this time 🙄

my daughters just gone 3! And I honestly can’t remember a thing!

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