What should you REALLY be packing in your hospital bag before giving birth? 

We’ve read the blogs, posts + books but what we really wanted to know was what YOU thought. So, we went to our instagram to ask the all important question + thankfully, you were all full of answers. 

Get ready to update that checklist you have!

First I’m going to mention the items I feel may be obvious, but I’m going to pop them here anyway in case you have forgotten. 

- Adult Nappies
- Baby Swaddle/Wraps
- Change of clothes for Mum
- Comfy high-waisted undies
- Drink Bottle
- Movicol 
- Onesies
- Nappies for Baby 
- Nipple Cream
- Pads
- Pyjamas/Nightie for Mum
- Snacks for Mum
- Spare Underwear
- Tens Machine
- Toothbrush

Secondly, we’ll mention the most popular answers as these are now your new MUST HAVES in your hospital bag

- Black "Grandma" Undies
- Blanket for Mum
- Disposable Underwear
- Extra Long Phone Charger
- Fanny Freezers
- Lip Balm
- Peribottle
- Silverettes
- Speaker
- Ural

And last, but not definitely not least; the very interesting answers that may or may not be helpful to someone out there.

- Allens Party Mix (4 people said this!)
- Cheese that you have been denied for 3 months
- Essential Oils
- New Nipples
- Salami 

Fingers crossed these answers can help you to pack the perfect birthing bag! We wish you luck if you are currently pregnant or are hoping to be soon. 

Sincerely,

The G+A Team