❏ 1 x pack of nappies
❏ Clothes; sleepsuits and vests (3-4 of each)
❏ Several cotton hats and a woolly hat
❏ Clothes for going home
❏ Socks/mittens (x2 pairs)
❏ Cotton wool/water wipes
❏ Muslin square/bibs
❏ Car seat to take baby home – learn how to use beforehand!
❏ Baby blanket/shawl
If you are planning to formula feed your baby; check with your midwife what you need to take to the maternity unit. 
❏ maternity notes and personal care plan
❏ any medications that you take regularly
❏ comfy clothes to wear in labour
❏ slippers and/or flip-flops
❏ dressing gown and pyjamas/nightdress (2) that open at the front (for ease of feeding)
❏ comfy clothes to wear home
❏ crop top/bikini top if using water/birthing pool
❏ comfortable bra/feeding bra
❏ knickers for after the birth – large size, cotton and comfortable and/or disposable knickers
❏ adult size towel (2 if using birthing pool)
❏ toiletries, including toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, hair ties and lip balm
❏ 2 packs of maternity sanitary pads (thick and ultra-absorbent)
❏ breast pads
❏ massage oils for use in labour
❏ glasses/contact lenses
❏ portable speakers/earphones to play music
❏ drinks, snacks and drinking straws
❏ water spray/fan
❏ extra pillow(s)
❏ TENS machine (if you plan to use one)
❏ books/magazines
❏ phone and charger 
❏ coins for car park/car park payment details
❏ drinks and snacks
❏ phone and charger
❏ camera
❏ books magazine
❏ comfy clothes/shoes/shorts
❏ overnight stay clothes/toiletries etc. if planning/able to stay 
Here is a list of things to consider including in your bag. Even if you are planning a homebirth, it is useful to pack a bag in case your plans change before or during labour:
