For Your Baby
- Baby blankets – you may be warm inside but you will need this for when you come out.
- Nappies – remember your new born will go through 10 – 12 nappies per day.
- Nappy Cream.
- Baby Wipes – always something to mop up, make sure they are unscented.
- Cotton wool balls – for nappy changing.
- Muslin Squares – for when feeding and winding your baby.
- Socks and booties.
- Hat.
- Scratch mitts.
- 2-3 Sleep suits.
- 2-3 Baby vests.
- Clothes for the trip home – include a cardigan even in the spring or summer.
- Jacket or snowsuit – depending on the time of year.
- Feeding Bottle and formula even if you are planning on breast feeding – just in case.
- Dummy / soother.
- Baby car seat – some hospitals won’t let you leave without one – even if you’re not driving check with them before.