CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE PREGNANCY PAGE
What should I pack in my hospital bag? This question is one of the most asked things on the North Leeds Mumbler Facebook Group so we have compiled all the advice given by Mumblers in one place for ease.
Ideally, both mum and baby’s bag should be packed and ready to go before 37 weeks of pregnancy (just in case!!).
Your hospital bag should be packed in the order that you need it. This isn’t always easy, but packing things only required post-birth at the bottom would be better e.g. nipple cream.
Your stay in hospital could range from a few hours to several days, this depends on whether you have a straight forward or slightly more complicated birth, or a natural birth or caesarean section. Of course, a lot of people won’t know what sort of birth they will be having until it happens. It’s best to pack for a day or 2 but maybe leave aside at home some additional items that can then easily be found by family to bring in for you if needed.
There’s often only limited room in most delivery suites, and on most postnatal wards so this is another reason to limit the amount you bring.
If you are being induced, you may be in hospital for one or two days before your labour begins, so don’t forget to pack more luxuries such as magazines, books, snacks and a few more clothes.
Hospital bag suggested items from My Expert Midwife Lesley Gilchrist:
“Haribo were a life saver with my first, 72 hours of contractions and feeling so sick – they just had enough boost to keep Me Going! I got some fab “stretchy granny pants” at primark – come up half way between my belly button and ribs, so comfy ???? still wearing them Now ???? Definitely lip balm and light face moisturiser – and your own towel!”
Mumbler SM
“I froze juice cartons. It’s so hot in the ward following they where lovely as they thawed out.”
Mumbler LH
“Lucozade tablets were a god send just as a boost of energy when you don’t feel like eating.”
Mumbler CW
“The best thing I took that nobody advised was a flannel, Carl kept having to run to the sink to get it nice and cold for me.”
Mumbler KD
“Disposable slippers and flip flops.”
Mumbler AM
“Hair bobbles!”
Mumbler HC
“Carrier bag for your dirty clothes”
Mumbler LH
“Defo snacks! If u give birth late at night/early hours you are offered toast and a drink but that’s all. So my snacks were a life saver I’m always starving after giving birth.”
Mumbler JK
“Something I’m really glad I packed is a handheld fan.”
Mumbler MC
“My saviour was a sponge! Soaked in cold water for when you have that first wee afterwards! Ouch.”
Mumbler KM
“LIP BALM (your lips get so dry)”
Mumbler KT
“Dressing gown , nightwear , maternity pads , nursing bras , clothes , breast pads , ANDREX moist wipes, wash bag , face wipes , water bottle for pouring on intimate areas when going to the loo for a wee (a godsend!) , lots of nappies , 3x vests for baby 3x baby grow, 1 x baby hat , 1 x cardigan , 1 x baby blanket and a towel or two as I found the hospital ones quite rough!”
Mumbler GS
“Bobbles and dry shampoo!! Also your diary if you have one, as you seem to leave with appointments for the next 3 weeks.”
Mumbler MR
“Pack some baby wipes, they will tell you in hospital to use cotton wool and water but as I am sure you will find out its not that easy especially with that first dirty nappy!!”
Mumbler CC
“A sports bottle, those Robinsons juice shots, haribos, snacks – cereal bars and dextrose tablets were my saviour!! Also our I pod and dock – I found music really helped!! Oh and cheap flip flops! I packed the change bag for baby and a small holdall for myself. Was only in 6 hours though so only used one outfit for me and one for baby!! Just thought of one more thing – lansinoh if your planning to breast feed!!”
Mumbler CR
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE PREGNANCY PAGE
Please book via www.circle8massage.co.uk and use code MUMBLER10 for a 10% discount.
Circle 8 Massage are located in the heart of Leeds city centre and offer a range of massage treatments, Injury & Rehabilitation treatments and have our very own private 1-2-1 Personal Training Studio. We offer Sports & Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, CBD Oil Massage to name a few and once a week also offer a range of more relaxing treatments such as Hot Stone and Warm Oil Swedish from our gorgeous Holistic room.
We also have you covered with a range of Injury & Rehabilitation treatments from figuring out what is causing you pain, why it’s happening and then providing with everything you need in your aftercare email to help fix your problem.We have a bespoke private 1-2-1 Personal training studio, if you aren’t a big fan of a busy gym then a private studio may be exactly what you are after!We are a Treatwell Top Rated and award winning massage practice, myself and the Team really love what we do and always try to provide our clients with the best possible treatment and service!
Protect Precious Little Eyes on your road trips with Car Shades
Car Shades are the award winning, vehicle specific car sun blinds that cover all rear windows of a car – even the boot! Being a tailored fit means they leave no gaps, which prevents dazzling sunlight getting into the precious eyes of your little ones resulting in a stress-free journey for the whole family.
A perfect edge-to-edge fit compared to alternative sun blind solutions, they fit to the window frame instead of the glass so that they don’t fall off and still allow full operation of the rear passenger window to get fresh air into the car when needed.
Car Shades are a simple, home-fit solution that can be installed within 10 minutes making these a fantastic travel accessory for families who like to be out and about.
It’s easy to see why parents awarded Car Shades the Gold Mother & Baby Travel Accessory for 2023.
Manufactured in the UK to fit over 800 of the most popular vehicles, Car Shades are the UK’s leading car sun blinds that even come with a 30-day money back guarantee to give you complete peace of mind.
Here’s why you’ll love Car Shades in 90 seconds
Assured Training is a leading provider of accredited first aid courses in the UK. Our expert trainers use a combination of practical exercises and theoretical learning to equip participants with the knowledge and skills they need to provide effective first aid in the event of an emergency.
