Ask your hospital first
Check what your hospital supplies and its admission guidance. Gather identification, maternity notes, a charger and comfortable clothes.
Pack in small sections
Separate your essentials from your baby’s. Include nappies and season-appropriate clothing. Discuss medicines and individual needs with your care team.
Your next little step
Choose one idea that suits your family and try it at your own pace. Every family has different needs.
Review the bag together
It can help if the person accompanying you knows where things are. Separate documents, everyday items and spares. Consider what you will need after returning home too; not everything needs to go into the hospital bag.
One final check
Have I checked the hospital’s current list, replaced items I still use, and kept important documents accessible? These three questions can be a starting point. Finding a missing item does not ruin the plan; adapt the list to your family’s circumstances.