I say keep the robe. I had DD2 8 weeks ago and even though i got dressed every morning in trackies and singlets i still kept my robe on during the day and only took it off at night when they cranked the heat up.

Definatly bring soft toilet paper. I had DD2 in one hospital that had soft toilet paper and baby wipes but got transfered later that day to another hospital (my hospital doesnt do births, so they do patient tranfer for post natal) and the second hospital didnt have baby wipes only these horrible things that felt like paper towels. DD2 hated them and would scream.

Both hospitals were public and supplied everything for bub but i prefer to dress bub in body suits instead of those horrible gowns that tie up and the back. I just cant see how bubs are comfy laying on bows.

Bring something for entertainment to. I had 3 days of no tv when the visitors all left and was bored out of my nut. I had DF bring me mags everyday just so i would stop staring out the window.