Bits to Buy for Baby

 Changing table + bath https://eurobaby.com/baby-elegance-changing-unit-with-bath-

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 Bedside cot (Eurobaby)
 Travel system (Eurobaby)
 Buy vitamin D drops for baby. Will be needed for 1 year after birth.
 Night light
 Bottle brush
 Room + Bath Thermometer
 Tommee Tippee Steriliser: https://www.boots.ie/tommee-tippee-steriliser-microwave-
steam-steriliser-for-baby-bottles-10214846
 Silver cups for nipples
 Baby carrier (Amazon)
 Tommee Tippee nappy bin
 Nipple balm/perineum spray/perineum oil
 Sleep sack Aldi
 Wrap/snuggle blankets (will be given as gifts from people)

What to Pack for the Hospital Bag

This is an edited list of the recommendations on the HSE website. We removed things like
towels for baby, cotton wool and cot sheets. These are all provided by the hospital.

Link to HSE recommendations about what to pack for hospital

What to pack for you

This is what you will need to bring to hospital:

Files and medication

 pregnancy records including birth plan

 any prescribed medication/List of medications
 Consider TENS machine and if bought buy extra batteries (AAA)

Clothes

 2 comfortable maternity bras or support vests

 2 nursing bras if you're planning to breastfeed
 dressing gown
 2 more nightgowns or pyjamas (light ones – hospitals can be warm)
 2 more either wide opening nightshirt pyjamas if breastfeeding
 an old t-shirt or shirt for labour
 consider a v-neck for breastfeeding
  underwear – choose large cotton or disposable
 a pair of socks for labour (your feet can get cold)

Footwear

 slippers
 flip-flops or other waterproof sandals for shower

Hair clips and bands

 hair clips and hair bands to keep your hair off your face during labour

Towels and toiletries

 towel (choose dark colours to avoid staining) for each day you're in hospital
 toiletries - lip balm, toothbrush, hairbrush, face cloth, tissues
 breast pads and nipple cream
 2 large packs of maternity sanitary towels
 Spray bottle for perineum -Laffy has new one for me. Collect off her.
 small bottle of hand sanitiser

Getting breastfeeding off to a good start

Body changes after birth

Snacks and water bottle

 healthy snacks (such as fruit and rice cakes)

 refillable water bottle

Birthing equipment

 any birthing equipment like a birthing ball or TENS machine if you plan on using one
 Birthing balls and other equipment for labour
 Ways to deal with labour pain

Other items

 phone and phone charger

 things to help you pass the time and relax:
o Kindle
o Magazines (Stellar)
o iPad and charger

After the birth

 change for the car park

 loose-fitting clothes for the trip home (which fit you at 26 weeks pregnant)
What to pack for your baby

These are the items you need to pack for your baby:

Clothes

 6 baby vests, 6 baby grows and 6 bibs - all baby clothes should be washed before
packing
 cardigan
 hat

Cloths

 4-5 muslin cloths

Nappies

 1 pack of 24 newborn nappies

 baby wipes
 nappy cream
 Vasaleine for babies bum

Car seat

 car seat (to be brought in on the day you are going home)

How to change a nappy

Valuable items

Do not bring valuable items into hospital.

Make sure your home contents insurance will cover the loss of any items you bring to the
hospital. The hospital insurer will not cover any losses.