I have to admit, my hospital bag was a little different to my first one. Having a second baby certainly prepares you, including knowing what you most definitely need in your hospital bag.
Here's our list of what's great to pack.
FOR YOU 1. Comfortable lounge wear / nightie 2. A robe 3. Comfortable slides / slippers 4. Underwear, on the larger side, at least 5 pairs! 5. Comfortable Nursing Bras (Try our leakproof day and night bralettes) 6. Compression tights or high waisted postpartum undies for support 7. Ice packs for boobies and stitches down there 8. Toiletries bag with your essentials 9. Pads and disposable undies in case
FOR THE BABY 1. Newborn singlets x 4 2. Onesies x 4 (Make sure a couple of them are the smallest size 0000) 3. Soft Socks and a beanie 4. Swaddles x 2 5. Soft warm baby blanket 6. Sterilised Dummy 7. A packet of nappies 8. A packet of wet wipes 9. Nappies
FOR THE IN-BETWEEN 1. Snacks! Granola bars, nuts (collagen protein bars were my favourite) 2. A large bottle of water 3. Headphones so you can listen without waking up baby 4. An outfit for when you leave the hospital 5. Baby carrier / capsule