What to Pack in Your Maternity Hospital Bag?
It is generally advised that you have your bags packed and ready at least 3-4 weeks before your due date, and certainly by 36 weeks. In addition, when giving birth in the UAE, it is vital that you have ready your marriage certificate, insurance card plus your Emirates ID, all ready to be presented at the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a comprehensive checklist of items that you may wish to consider when preparing your hospital bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should I pack for my newborn?
Here\u2019s a checklist for the essentials your new baby needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Nappies (hospitals will often provide these if needed but do check).
\u2013 Cotton Wool (again these are likely to be provided).
\u2013 Muslins.
\u2013 Short sleeved baby grows (about 8-10 should suffice for a few days\u2019 stay).
\u2013 Long sleeved \/ long bottomed sleepsuits (again 8-10 should suffice).
\u2013 Hats and swaddles.
\u2013 Going home outfit.
\u2013 Blanket.
\u2013 Car seat (for when baby is discharged)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should you pack for yourself?
The rush of getting into labor can be very overwhelming, you might even forget your own stuff, that is why we recommend preparing your bag and packing these essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Pajamas \/ Nightdress (something with buttons is handy for when breastfeeding).
\u2013 Clothes for labour (whatever you are comfortable in \u2013 although do note hospitals will provide a gown too).
\u2013 Comfortable clothes for after the birth (avoid anything with a tight waistband if you have a c-section).
\u2013 Underwear (including disposable knickers).
\u2013 Maternity sanitary pads.
\u2013 Breast pads.
\u2013 Toiletries.
\u2013 Nursing bra.
\u2013 Snacks.
\u2013 Books\/ tablet and music.
\u2013 Camera to capture those all-important first precious moments.
\u2013 Phone and charger.
\u2013 Flip flops or slippers.
\u2013 Extra pillow for comfort.
\u2013 Documents (ID, marriage certificate, Insurance etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should the dad pack too?
Well, of course! Dads have a great role to play in this experience. Not only should they pack the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Change of clothes.
\u2013 Snacks.
\u2013 Phone charger.
But they also should help out with taking care of the baby and help you. Fathers can really help new mums cope easily. This experience is going to be so joyful, so plan right to welcome a little angel into your life!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Preparing for the birth of your little one can often be an overwhelming experience, especially for new mums \u2013 and packing Hospital Bag can be a confusing choice between what is \u2018nice to have\u2019 and what you \u2018really need.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":53505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"blog_location":[],"blog_status":[],"class_list":["post-53502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n