Hospital Bag Checklist

I have written down my hospital checklist. I can't really remember what to bring along and what not to bring so I YT a few clips and Google some checklist to see what others have packed in their hospital bag.

For myself:

- Disposable pad x 20pcs

I won't be using the maternity pad, as I've used it before it's not really nice to use, too big and without wings, I still smear until everywhere. I'll be using my normal Kotex Style Night Time Slim Wing pad. If not mistaken PAH will give me 10pcs of maternity pad as well, but it is safer to bring 1 pack of 20pcs along.

- Panty x8

I'll be staying there for 3 days and I don't guarantee I won't smear everywhere haha...

- Nursing bra x 2

I never bring any nursing bra to hospital during Kyle's labor stay and I know the difficulty for not having any especially staying in a breastfeeding support hospital.

- Disposable breast pad x10

A definitely need to prevent the bra and clothes to get wet from the milk leak.

- Nipple shield

If I happen to have crack nipples, this will help a lot. I won't be using a nipple cream, as our breast milk itself is the best medicine to cure nipple crack.

- Robe / Jacket

Hospital dress usually got big hole behind, a robe can help to cover it if I want to walk to nursery to express my milk. A jacket in case it's cold.

- A set of going home clothes

Something light and easy to wear going on homes.

- Slipper

I'll most probably wearing a slipper to go for my labor so I do not need to bring any extra.

- Socks x2

A must, to cover up the cold little feet.

- Hair band

No harm taking an extra.

- Toothbrush & toothpaste & facial wash

Hospital most likely will provide this but I feel more comfortable using my own.

- Phone and charger

Staying there for 3 days definitely need to bring along a phone charger especially the phone will be my main entertainment there.

- Hospital card & I/C

I won't be taking along my purse, since it is not advisable to take valuable stuff to stay in hospital so I'll be only taking my i/c and my hospital card for registration purposes.

- Crackers

Though upon request they will give me some crackers to munch, but they actually don't allow to eat when we're ready to deliver the baby because in case of any emergency c-section. Last time i went in at 12midnite, I don't get to eat till i deliver Kyle after 12noon the next day. So hungry, no energy to push T_T.

- Hand sanitizer

Everything should be sanitize when handling a baby so a hand sanitizer would be in good use.

I won't be taking any breastpump or storage since PAH got breastpump machine in their nursery.

For baby:

- Infant car seat

Its not compulsory in Malaysia to have an infant car seat to take our baby home, but for safety wise, an infant car seat is a must.

- Disposable diaper x 10

Hospital usually will provide it but just bring some extras for just in case and while going home.

- Baby wipes

NB wet their diaper 8-12 times per day, wee and poo, definitely need some wipes if they poo poo in the car.

- A set of going home clothes

I plan to bring along 1 romper and 1 jumper depending on the weather of that day.

- A set of bonnet/mitten/booties

A definite need.

- Receiving blanket

A big one to comfortably swaddle up your baby to keep them safe and warm.

- Handkerchief

In case they burp out some milk.

That's practically what will be in my hospital bag. Will start packing around 35 weeks or so...