• Sleepwear, consider nursing friendly tops
• Loose, comfortable clothing
• Thongs, slippers, socks
• Hair ties or clips
• Lip balm
• Toiletries (This list can be long we recommend wiring down all your usual toiletries)
• Water bottle & straw
• Pillow (Optional)
• Snacks
• Personal documentation: Antenatal record/card, Birth plan, Medicare Card, Private health insurance

POSTPARTUM

• Maternity pads and supportive high-waisted underwear
• Nursing bras and nursing pads
• Nipple cream, nipple shields, nipple shells, warm/cool inserts
• Aftercare products for vaginal birth: Perineal wash bottle, perineal foam, Ice-pack
• Compression socks (optional)

FOR THE CAR

• Towels
• Water Bottle
• Sick Bag

• Newborn nappies (Hospital will also provide these)
• Water wipes
• Nappy cream
• 3 x Swaddles
• Blanket (Hospital also provides)
• Sleeping Bag (optional)
• Pacifiers (if you choose to use- bring a couple of options)
• Burping cloths or small towels
• 4-5 x Onesies & singlet suits (pack a mixture of winter & summer options)
• Mittens + socks
• Beanie
• Frozen colostrum if you have been expressing
• Formula & bottles (If you plan to formula feed)
• Nursing pillow

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• Announcement Card
• Soft Toy
• Coming home outfit