Pregnancy Packing List Help!

Expecting? A pregnancy packing list is essential when planning for the arrival of something that will change your life forever.

Having a baby is a momentous occasion. Don’t get caught short by being badly prepared for the arrival of your little one. We recently were blessed with the birth of our son Matt so I know what I’m talking about!

The pregnancy packing list below was a lifesaver. It helped us prepare for Matt’s arrival so that we could focus our full attention on him when he arrived, as opposed to running around last minute to get everything we needed.

Good Luck! Having children is the greatest blessing you can receive.

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• Arnica Cream
• Big Panties
• Birthing T-Shirt Or Nightgown (Suggest Something You Can Throw Away)
• Breast Pads (1 Box (50))
• Camcorder And Charger
• Camera
• Conditioner
• Disposable Knickers (You Bleed A Lot, So This Is V Important)
• Dressing Gown
• Face Cloth
• Facial Wash
• Film
• Front Opening Nightgowns (2)
• Hair Elastic/Alice Band
• Hairbrush
• Hospital Notes
• Nipple Cream
• Large Sanitary Pads (You Go Through Lots Of These!)
• Lip Balm For During Labour
• Nursing Bras (3)
• Shampoo
• Slippers
• Socks (Your Feet Get Cold During Labour)
• Tapes
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

For the Newborn Baby – Hospital

• Baby Sponge
• Baby Towels (2)
• Baby Wipes (Sensitive)
• Car Seat
• Cotton Wool Balls - Large
• Going Home Outfit
• Nappy Sacks
• Newborn Babygrows (4)
• Newborn Hat  
• Pampers (Newborn)
• Short Sleeved Vests (4)
• Small Nappy Rash Tub
• Small Vaseline Tub
• Soft 100% Cotton Cellular Blanket
• Swaddle Blanket

Please remember, the site is a guideline to better organisation. Everyone is different and therefore you are welcome to add or leave out what you feel is necessary or irrelevant! Better yet, email us at editor@packing-list-advice.com and pay-it-forward with your ideas and comments.