I packed heaps in my bag and didn't use too much at all. I guess it just depends what your hospital supplies too. This is what I used (but I packed heaps more!):
- maternity pads (used the hospital ones for a couple of days when I had a really heavy flow after birth - they are like big huge nappies though - lol!!)
- underwear and 2 maternity bras
- 2 nighties (but I wished I had packed 3!)
- hair ties
- going home outfit for Bub (my hospital supplied singlets, nappies, wipes etc)
- toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturiser, deodorant) (I packed my hair straightener would you believe and make up - I did not use these!!)
- camera (make sure you pack lots of back up batteries too!)
- breastfeeding pillow (if you have one, they are excellent!!) - my DP brought mine in from home
I also packed snacks and gatorade for labour but I didn't have them at all - was concentrating too much on the contractions!!! My DP had the snacks in the room over the next few days.
Good luck packing your bag.
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