What to bring to hospital when you're in labour

Here are a few suggestions for what to pack in your hospital bag.

For Mum

• Day wear - comfortable clothes
• Night wear - nighties or pyjamas with front opening if breast feeding
• Toilet gear
• Heavy-duty sanitary pads
• Maternity bras
• Phone
• Meals will be provided but you may wish to bring snacks
• Any medications that you are on
• Items to make you feel comfortable such as own pillow

For Baby

• 2 wool or cotton singlets
• 2-3 stretch n grows or gowns
• 1-2 cardigans
• 1 hat, booties and mittens
• 1 wool blanket or wrap
• Nappies
• Going home outfit
• Car Seat

If travelling by car by law baby must be in a NZ safety approved car seat.