We suggest that you have your bag packed by 36 weeks. Here’s a handy list to tick off, as you pack.

For mum

• Antenatal Information Record (provided by certain obstetrician’s only)
• Health fund/Medicare card
• Pre natal information from your obstetrician
• Appropriate clothing for labour and birthing
• Nightware/Nighties/dressing gown
• Comfortable casual clothing and footwear
• Toiletries
• Tissues
• Breastfeeding pads
• Maternity sanitary pads
• Maternity bras and briefs

For your new baby

• Nightgowns or growsuits
• Singlets
• Nappy change lotion, bath lotion or pure soap (if desired)
• Baby bonnet and dummy (optional)
• Baby wipes
• Baby wraps
• Disposable nappies if wanting to use these (cloth nappies provided)
• Approved car child restraint for discharge home. This is required by law.

For your birthing partner

• Change of clothes
• Pyjamas
• Toiletries
• Appropriate footwear