Hospital bag

I’m 36+4 days pregnant and finally getting around to packing my hospital bag
Here’s what I’ve got so far, could some mums give me advice on if I’ve packed enough, or if I should pack something else too.

Baby:
4X baby vests
4X sleepgrows
4X mits
1 X going home outfit
2X hats
1X blanket
2X socks
Packet of size 0 nappies
1 packet of wet wipes
Cotton balls
2X swaddles
3X muslin cloths
2X bibs
Packet of ready made formula
Packet of dummies
Packet of nappy bags

Me:
1X normal pjs
2X button up nighties
Going home outfit
Packet of adult nappies
Packet of pads
5X breast pads
Shower stuff etc
Hairbrush
Packet of hair bands
Slippers
Flip flops
Nipple cream
Paracetamol
Chargers etc
3X nursing bras
Notebook and pen
Small fan
Packet of socks

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Looks all good to me! All the essentials there

Ive packed my hospital bag and I have a peri bottle I bought spritz for bits and I’m taking my own drinks and snacks don’t fancy paying hospital prices xx

Literally everything I’ve packed! But yeah I would also get a peri bottle and some aftercare for yourself down there like spritz for bits etc , I still need to pack a snack and drink bag too

A lip balm! Hospital air dries my lips out so bad. Can keep extra drinks and snacks in the car x

You wont need 4 mits, possibly just 1 pair, and I wouldnt bother with a swaddle for hospital either as its super hot. Nappy bags and dummies I wouldnt take whole packs, you could cut those down if stuck for space. Rest all sounds good

I’d have more milk in the car ready if you need it, we went through two boxes of the ready feed infant bottles with my first and I was there for a day and half x

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