What You'll Need for Hospital
You should have your labour bag ready from approximately 36 weeks into your pregnancy and it should contain the following:
- Toiletries
- Disposable pants
- Nightwear (comfortable!)
- Dressing gown and slippers
- Clothes to wear during the day once you have had the baby
- Bath towel (dark coloured if possible)
- Bra and breast pads
- Sanitary towels
- Money (for phone/TV)
- Books/magazines/personal stereo
For the baby you should take:
- Disposable nappies
- Babygros and vests
- Cotton wool
- Scratch mitts
- Something to travel home in (including a hat)
Other items to think about are:
- Camera
- Car seat
- A list of phone numbers
