DD was born during a February heatwave in Perth but the hospital wards were freezing! That plus the fact that newborns can't control their body temperature means they still need to be rugged up but in removable layers so they do not overheat. My hospital provided tiny tops and swaddles but you definitely need singlets, hats/beanies, socks, and a few all in ones (not all hospitals provide clothes). If you plan to use a zip up/modern swaddle like Ergo or Swaddle me up bring those in. We never mastered old fashioned swaddling and wished we had known about the modern swaddles from the get go.

Our hospy also provided disposables, baby wipes and johnsons bath products but bring your own wipes if you prefer, and newborns don't need soap or shampoo when bathing. Olive oil is goid for cradle cap and getting rid of the birth muck from their heads.

Ps how exciting! I loved packing for my hospy stay.