What to Bring to Hospital
Your trip to the hospital can be an exciting and chaotic event. Here is a quick checklist of things to pack before you leave home, so you don’t forget any essentials.
For the birthing suite:
- Your admission booklet
- Drinks and sugary sweets
- Reading material, music and DVD player
- Camera/video recorder
- Nightwear and socks for after you have given birth
For your room:
- Nighties/dressing gown
- Comfortable casual clothing and footwear
- Toiletries including tissues and sanitary pads
- Maternity bras and nursing pads
- Health fund card and Medicare card
- Money for incidentals
- Pen and paper
- Watch or clock
For your baby:
- Clothes to take your baby home in
- Nappies
- Singlets
- Bunny rug
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