The BebeGroup Hospital Checklist

The Bebe Group Hospital Checklist will help you prepare for the arrival of your bundle of joy. It’s a good idea to have the following items ready in a large carry bag so that whenever the moment comes, you already have everything you and your new baby need!

• Night Dress to wear during labour
• Pyjamas (if you plan to breastfeed, make sure that the pyjamas open at the front easily)
• A comfortable robe or dressing gown
• Warm socks
• Slippers
• Lots of comfy underwear!
• Breastfeeding bras
• Loose-fitting/maternity casual clothes as you might not be able to wear your pre-pregnancy clothes straight away
• Fresh Clothes for the trip home (think COMFORT).
•  A toiletry bag that includes a hairbrush, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, deodorant, toothbrush, and toothpaste.
• Lip Balm
• A face wash
• A face spray
• Massage oil/lotion (some women like to be massaged during labour so this is an option)
• Hair ties (lots of them, because we all know they easily go missing)
• Eye glasses (contacts might need to be removed prior to c-sections).
• Maternity sanitary pads
• Absorbent Breast pads
• Plastic bag for dirty clothes
•  Medical cards/ private health insurance cards
• Camera (Don’t forget the charger!)
• Snacks/drinks
• Items to help you pass time for lengthy labour (i.e. book, magazine)

• Nappies (around 10 per day)
• Growsuits/Body Suits (two per day)
• Singlets (2-3 per day)
• Cotton or Knitted Beanie (depends if born in warm or cold months)
• Mittens (one – two sets) to keep your baby warm and to prevent their hands from scratching their delicate skin
• Socks (2 per day) to keep your little one warm
• Blankets (2 blankets) – opt for certified organic cotton so that it does not cause any irritation on your newborns delicate skin. Keep in mind you need to make sure they are warm – they are, after all, coming out of a very warm place and can have a tricky time adapting to the colder outer world!
• Going home outfit – pre plan a growsuit, jacket, hat, socks, and shoes. This is a special time for you and your family so get ready to take some gorgeous pics! You might want to take 2 outfits just incase one gets soiled.
• Baby Towel – it can be nice to have a special towel for your baby’s first bath that is made from 100% certified organic cotton so that it is soft on your newborns skin.