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Hospital bag: what to pack if your having a C section.
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Don’t be like me pack the bag!
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If your planning on pump take your breast pump with you.
Breast Pumps & Accessories - Baby Products
Tiny bottles of formula for if you need them. Super cute size. Individual teats provided.
Ready to Feed | Ready Made | Best Baby Milk | Starter Pack
Needed don’t forget and have to send someone out for some 🫣
Extra Absorbent Maternity Pads: 0-2 weeks post-birth
Don’t forget the car seat or they won’t let you leave hospital.
Baby Planet
Must have essential for comfort for you and baby.
Nursing Pillows & Covers
Make sure you get pjs that make breast feeding easy. If that’s what you choose to do.
Maternity Nightwear & Loungewear | Nighties & PJs
Pack a spare you’ll need it. Make it extra long.
Phone Charger
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Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Nipple Cream - 40ml
You don’t think about these until afterwards when you need them.
Maternity & Nursing Bras at M&S
So soft take at least 2.
Buy Blankets Baby Online
Mam where the only dummies my little boy would take. Gave him a bit of comfy but they have never been used all the time. Perfect.
MAM Comfort Silicone Soother 0-3 months, set of 2
Needed those hospital floors are cold. You’ll want to be up and walking about asap.
Women's Slippers
Make sure you buy button ups. Easy on and off.
Women's Pyjamas at M&S
For if you get a chance to close your eyes. It won’t matter if the lights are on or off to your little one but you might rest easier with these.
Warmies® Heated Eye Mask
Will need a few hats. Don’t want that newbie getting cold 🥶
Newborn Hospital Hat - Etsy UK
Pillow for you. Hospital pillows can be rubbish. Make sure it’s coloured and not white or you’ll lose it!
Pillows
You really can never have enough. It’s no joke you will use them for everything and won’t remember life before.
Muslin Cloths Bibs and muslins
Just water wipes now fragrance for your newbie.
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn Baby Wipes 360ct
How they are born with such sharp nails is a mystery but they are.
Baby Mittens That Stay On - Recommended by Nurses & Families
You will get throw more than you think in those first few days. Make sure you take 2 going home outfits.
Baby Vests | Baby Bodysuits
You have six weeks after babies born to register a name. Took us 41 days.
Baby names books
You’ll always remember their 1st teddy. These are so soft.
Soft Toys | Cuddly Gifts for Little Ones
Take more than you need. If they are too big they will grow into them quick enough.
Newborn Bodysuits | Plain & Printed
For you. For the nurses for everyone. Everyone loves chocolate.
Chocolate Trading Co: Buy luxury chocolates online & send chocolate ...
Didn’t really know what kind of bag I needed. This was perfect.
Dikaslon: CHANGING BACKPACK
Must have item for when it all get a bit heated. Easy to hold.
Amazon.co.uk: Handheld Fan
For after you’ll be glad you packed it.
Amazon.co.uk: Peri Bottle
Water bottle. They provide glasses in hospital but it’s not always easy to reach. These are super useful.
Water Bottles & Drink Bottles | Insulated Steel Bottles
Worth it if you want to fell supported afterwards.
Amazon.co.uk: Postpartum Binder
You probably should do this while your in hospital because as soon as you get home time becomes a different universe.
Baby Hand And Footprint Kit
Cute keep sakes for those special moments.
baby keepsake bag set
