Others do a bag for mum & a bag for baby but that would mean keeping 2 bags handy. Still, keeping the balance between being prepared for everything & packing light is a challenge. I did have to sit on my hospital stay bag to zip it up and couldn't fit in my top n tail pots.
So here they are:
Labour:
(* items to keep for hospital stay if not used)
2 tankini tops (for pool) 2 black t-shirts 1 black pj bottoms Baby's first outfit: vest, sleepsuit, nappy, mittens, hat, booties in plastic bag marked. One for tiny baby & one for newborn. (remove tiny baby if get to due date) 1 muslin* 1 small light blanket* iPod & speakers 2 puzzle books & pens* 2 lucozade sports drinks (& 2 cans red bull for s) Snacks: Jaffa cakes, crisps, cashews, haribo* Camera* Lip balm Hair band & clips Change for parking etc Pack of tissues Slippers* Couple of maternity pads Mini Shower gel
Hospital stay (me)
Trackie top 2 nursing tops Comfy trousers 2 nursing bras Thick/slipper socks 4-5 pairs of large, cheap black knickers Dark, comfy pjs Light material dressing gown Dark towel 1-2 pack maternity pads 6 pairs of breast pads Nipple shields Toiletries: face wipes, mascara, eye-liner, moisturising cream/oil, lansinoh, mini deodorant, tissues, toothbrush, comb, mini toothpaste, mini face wash, mini showergel, mini shampoo, mini conditioner, mini bath soak, lip balm iPad/iPod charger Camera charger Phone charger
Hospital stay (baby):
Going home outfit (bagged & labelled) 10 nappies Nappy sacks 2 bibs 2 instant milk bottles Blanket 1-2 muslins 2 vests 2 sleep suits 1 cardi 2 hats 3 scratch mits 2 pairs of booties 1 towel Cotton wool 2 empty, washed muller corner pots, 1 labelled top and 1 labelled toe
(* items to keep for hospital stay if not used)