A guide to
Packing youR HOspital bag
The first checklists of many as your enter into the ever changing world of motherhood. Trust your instincts, surrender to your new normal and remember that each stage is only temporary.
This is your downloadable + printable checklist for everything you’ll need to pack in your Hospital Bag for Mum & Bub.
- 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
HOSPITAL BAG OPTIONS
The Baby Bag - Brown
The Baby Bag - Brown
5 colours available
The Baby Bag - Terracotta
The Baby Bag - Terracotta
5 colours available
The Baby Bag - Cream
The Baby Bag - Cream
5 colours available
PHILÉ'S
NEW BABY SHOPPING LIST
The Baby Bag - Cream
The Baby Bag - Cream
5 colours available
The Travel Changing Mat - Cream
The Travel Changing Mat - Cream
5 colours available
Swaddle - Crema
Swaddle - Crema
Sold Out
4 colours available
Cashmere Baby Blanket in Sage
Cashmere Baby Blanket in Sage
5 colours available
