Hospital Bag Checklist
- Bumps and Births Hypnobirthing
- Aug 1, 2024
- 1 min read
This list is not extensive, everyone’s bag will be different so please don’t feel you NEED all these things. These are just a guide to help you get organised!

YOU | TICK ONCE PACKED | YOU | TICK ONCE PACKED |
Hypnobirthing bits | After the Birth bits | ||
Birth Preferences - printed out | Large thick pads - a few packs | ||
Essential oils & diffuser | Big cotton pants | ||
Relaxing colour | Large nappies - also called incontinence pants! | ||
Positive affirmation cards | Breast pads | ||
Picture of visualisation trigger e.g sunrise, flower, hot air balloon etc | 2-3 comfy nursing bras | ||
Headphones for music/audios | Front opening shirts/nighties | ||
Eye mask | Dressing gown | ||
Birth bits | Nipple cream | ||
Pillow | Comfy clothes for going home - large | ||
Long charger | Moisturiser | ||
Speaker for music/audios | BABY | ||
Battery powered fairy lights/candles | Nappies - plan for 10 a day! | ||
TENS machine | 3 baby grows | ||
Fan | 3 vests | ||
Bra/swim things for pool | x2 hats | ||
Comfy clothes for labour | Muslin x 2-3 | ||
Toiletries | Blanket x2 | ||
Face wipes | Cotton wool balls | ||
Lip balm | Car seat | ||
Hairbands | BIRTH PARTNER | ||
Hairbrush | Phone & charger | ||
BIG water bottle & bendy straw | Toiletries | ||
Snack bag | Change of clothes | ||
snacks & drinks | |||
Book/magazine |
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