PREPARING FOR BABY - WHAT TO PACK FOR HOSPITAL BAG

The following are what I packed for my hospital bag. I would suggest you get it ready 3 weeks before your Expected Due Date.

For Mummy
- Bra / Panties / Disposable panties.
- Socks
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, moisturiser)
- Hair band / hair clip
- Face towel
- 1 set of clothes for going home.
- Books / magazines
- Cardigan
- Handphone charger

For Baby
- 1 set of baby clothes
- 1 set of mittens and booties
- Receiving blanket, preferably those with hood to cover baby's head.
- 1-2 disposable diapers in case he/she poo poo along the way home.
- Baby wipes.

For Daddy
- Jacket
- Camera / Video Camera
- Charger for Camera / Video Camera
- Snacks
- Coins for buying drinks from vending machine
- 1-2 bottles of essence of chicken

For admission
- Pre-admission document
- Doctor's letter
- NRIC (for mummy & daddy)
- Deposit / credit card
- If you are storing your baby's cord, delivery kit for Cordlife or Stemcord.

Tips :
Remember to contact your confinement lady when you are in hospital. This is to give her sufficient prep time and to arrange for when she should be arriving at your place.

You may receive gift hampers from friends or relatives when you are in hospital. Consider bringing the gift hampers home the day before discharge. On the day of discharge, you will be carrying the newborn while your hubby takes care of administrative matters relating to discharge. This will avoid a situation where you carry too many things on the day you discharge.