Pack at around 30 weeks
Show this list to your partner and show them where items are located in case they have to
help or pack for you!
Download in advance a birth playlist/podcasts/TV series/movies

Loose loungewear with drawstring waist
Thick socks
Dressing gown
Slippers/flip flops
Loose nightwear. If you choose to breastfeed, a buttoned top or nightie
High waisted (in case of C-section), 5-7 big cotton black pants. Size up
Nursing/non-wired bras x 2
Breast pads
Nipple cream & shields
Maternity pads (1 pack)
Facial spray
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shower gel & shampoo
Dry shampoo
Hairbrush
Face wipes & moisturiser
Deodorant
Lip balm
Make-up bag (if you want to)
Sports bottle
Handheld fan
Spare glasses/contact lenses (if you use them)
Phone charger
Headphones for video calls/listening to music
Birth plan & maternity notes
Snacks & drinks (for you & your partner)
Optional: TENS machine for easing contractions – rent or buy. Your hospital may have one to rent. Check beforehand

Cotton vests that fold down
Babygrows (at least 2 per day in case of accidents). Pack two sizes (new-born and 0-3
months)
Scratch mitts, beanie hat x 2 (1 cotton & 1 wool) & socks
Pram suit if cold or layers if warm. Remove pram suit before putting baby in a car seat
Baby blanket
Muslin cloths
Nappies (1 pack – new-born size)
Cotton wool/unscented, non-alcohol wipes
Sterile bottles, teats & formula if bottle-feeding
Car seat – practise fitting it in the car a few times before going to the hospital