As your little one’s due date approaches it’s time to pack your hospital bag and get ready to give birth.
But what exactly should you pack in a hospital bag?
Here’s our tips and essentials for what you’re going to need to pack.
Nursing Bras

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If you’re planning on breastfeeding you’re going to need some decent nursing bras. These ones look amazing and seriously comfy looking too.
Get the Grey Calvin Klein Nursing Bra HERE*
Get the Black ‘LOVE’ Slogan Nursing Bra HERE*
Get the Grey Lace Nursing Bra HERE*
Nursing Pads
These Lansinoh nursing pads get five star reviews! I can personally vouch for these pads, I used them throughout the first few months after having my little one and waiting for my supply to settle – they have an absorbent core which makes them able to absorb 20 x it’s weight! Plus, I found these were the best ones at staying put during the night too.
Get the Ultra Thin Stay Dry Lansinoh Nursing Pads HERE*
Pyjamas
Get the Button Down Celestial Nightie HERE*
Get the White/Grey Arriving 2021 Pyjamas HERE*
Get the Black Arriving 2021 Pyjamas HERE*
Dressing Gown
Get the Pink Mummy to Be Dressing Gown HERE*
Get the Blue Mummy to Be Dressing Gown HERE*
Slippers
Get the Mum to Be Slippers HERE*
Change of Comfy Clothes
Get the Brushed Rib Legging Lounge Sets in Grey, Rose and Beige HERE*
Pillow
Get the Hotel Pillow HERE*
Toiletries

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Get the Mamas Moments Birthing Essentials Kit HERE*
Get the Expert Midwife ‘Spritz for Bits’ HERE*
Get the Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream HERE*
Towel
Nothing quite beats the post labour shower! Make sure you’ve got a lovely soft dark coloured towel to get yourself dried.
Get the Black Egyptian Cotton Towels HERE*
Comfy Knickers
Now, these might not exactly look like the most sexy of knickers in the world – but we promise they are definitely the most comfy!
Get the Five Pack of Lycra® & Lace Midi Knickers HERE*
Love them or hate them – disposable pants are really handy to have after giving birth.
Get the Disposable Underwear HERE*
Maternity Pads
It’s recommended to pack AT LEAST 2 packs of maternity pads. These ones from Boots are only £1.29 and get good reviews.
Get the Maternity Pads HERE*
Printable Hospital Bag Checklist
We worked with Matalan to create this handy print out hospital bag checklist you can tick off as you go! Get the original printable version here.
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