The count down is nearing the end with 3 weeks to go before your due date our will be excitedly packing all of the essentials for mom dad and baby. The physical act of packing bring home the reality of the birth and the anticipation of the wonderful event. Packing is more exciting then the purchasing of the clothes and baby essentials as it means you don’t have long to go and you could be on your way to hospital any day now. The preparation of the baby things in particular is very exciting whether you’re aware of the gender of the baby or not.


Only pack the essentials and their wont be much room in the hospital and hospitals don’t like you to keep to many personal items on the premises for security and insurance reasons. If you find you forgot something a quick call to a relative will soon remedy this. The list of essentials for you and the birth partner and baby are listed below. If you want a romper suit for your precious bundle in a baby pink or blue for when the baby is born it is fairly inexpensive to purchase one of each colour just for special visitors and family, as you will be inundated with baby clothes from well wishers.



Check list for the new mom

Hospital forms and registration card with blood type
Private health insurance forms
Birth Plan (Natural, Gas, Induction, Caesarean, Epidural)
Old Night Gown for the Birth to be disposed of afterward
3 or 4 Night gown or P.J, s (depending on the
length of the stay)
Dressing Gown
Pillow or head support
Slippers
Back massager
Clean change of clothes for going home and coat
Cushioned air filled seat for Caesarean
Toiletries, Shampoo, Shower Gel
Hand towel and bathe towel
Cosmetics, Hair brush, hand and face moisturiser
Sanitary towel or pads, Baby wipes
Nursing Bra
Epsom Salts
Sterilising lotion or Salt for bathing (for stitches)
Favourite Book Music and C.D., Magazines change for T.V or phone
Mobile phone and phone book

Checklist for Doating Dad

Bottle of water or glucose Drink
Camera or Camcorder Baby Book for Documentation
Bottle of water or glucose Drink
Snacks
Massage oil (for mom)
Lip Balm
Change of clothes and shaving equipment
Mobile and emergency and family contact numbers
Paediatrician Number and relevant details
Change for parking meter and hospital phone just in case
Cash for hospital shop or Flowers or Baby gift
Magazines, Books or Work Related reading
Watch


Essentials for Baby

Baby romper or baby grow (7)
Baby blanket
Baby vest (7)
Baby socks or Booties (2)
Baby Powder
Baby Towel (2)
Baby Brush
(2) P.K Baby Diapers
Baby Hat
Baby Cardigans (7)
Baby Sheets (8)
Baby all weather suit and hat
Baby Car Seat and Extra Blanket


All that is left to do is rest and make the most of being the centre of attention and anticipate the arrival of the new baby.