What has everyone got in their hospital bag? I feel like I haven’t packed enough 😪
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I had clothes for myself, bring extra pads/undies just in case of how much the flow is, toiletries in my bag and for bubs I got clothes size 0000, 000, 00 (scans, told me I was having to be baby, which I did) add formula as I was formula feeding, wipes, nappies, dummies, blankets, anything I don’t have to bring was bottles. Just depend on your hospital your going to :)

I put heat packs, maternity pads, nappies, clothes for me and the baby, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo, nipple cream, nursing bra and nursing pads

I'd check in with your hospital and see what they provide - some provide heaps of stuff, some provide nothing so it's worth checking. My hospital even gave me a packing list last time.
Also! Have a look on YouTube for "what's in my hospital bag" videos. There are heaps of videos, some minimal and some with anything you could ever possibly want. I've watched a few of those and kinda determined what would suit me.

For me: Clothes, PJs, granny panties, nursing bras and camis, pads (I’m particular about the brand), deodorant, toothpaste, face wash, moisturiser, a bit of makeup, nipple pads, nipple cream, notebook, birth plan, camera. Yet to pack: snacks, lactation cookies, prune juice.
For baby: clothes (different sizes), nappies, swaddles, beanies.
I’ve packed us into seperate bags and then everything into separate ziplock bags with labels, so things are easier to find.

Another tip I got from RPA's baby classes, got your husband/partner/support person the pack the back for you since they're going to be the one grabbing things out for you and so they known where everything is!

Delivering at Frankston Hospital (Victoria)
Baby:
6 x 0000 onesies, singlets, pants, tops
6 x 000 onesies, singlets, pants, tops
4x baby socks
6x bibs
6x burp cloths
4x swaddles
30 x newborn nappies
2x packs water wipes
1x sudocream
Going home outfit
***My colostrum is in and I know I can express, so I am not packing bottles
Me:
Dressing gown
Eye mask & ear plugs
Pjs
Track pants
Nursing tops
Over tummy underwear
Nursing bras
Going home outfit
Shower shoes
Slippers
Toiletries for mum- all travel size. (Two different bags, one for in Delivery room (L), other for on Ward)
L Dry shampoo
L Shampoo
L Conditioner
L hairbrush
L Hair tie
Face mask
Face wash
L Toothpaste & toothbrush
L Lip balm
L Body wash
L Deodorant (stick)
L Adult diapers
Libra maternity pads
Nursing pads
Toiletries for dad: ( in labour room, incase it’s long again)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shaving cream & shaver
Deodorant
Body wash.
Change of clothes
Snacks!!!!

I just gave birth a week ago to my third (QLD hospital) and I literally packed a day before I went in to give birth ( c sec)
Toiletry bag - shampoo/conditioner/ soap/toothpaste/toothbrush
No fragrance deodarant
Maternity pads or the disposable maternity underwear.
Babies nappies and one pack of baby wipes
Baby onesies 00000/0000 2 of each and 2 muslin wraps.
1x newborn love to dream sack
Comfortable clothes for 2 nights/3 days max - i usually have soft loose track pants and long sleeve because it gets cold in the hospital rooms.
Underwear/maternity bra/maternity cami