Mummy and Me Magazine August 2014 August 2014 | Page 10

Birth & Beyond

What’s In The Bag?...

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s this issue of Mummy and Me was going to print, our Magazine Founder Michelle was
also preparing to give birth to her third child. Being the 3rd time she has had to pack a
hospital bag, we thought we would take a look and ask Michelle, “What’s in the bag?”...

PACKING YOUR HOSPITAL BAG

“For yourself
‘Mum’, some
comfortable
nighties, ones with buttons down
the front allow for easy access for
skin-to-skin and breastfeeding.
A good length is advisable with
slippers/slippersocks/flip-flops
for walking around (especially
in active labour). Mild wash
products and I always pack my
make-up to feel ‘human’ after
giving birth (and for the pics)

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“A baby’s first
stools are thick
tar like black
meconium, so pack
a small pile of first size
nappies for your stay”

“One of the most exciting things
to pack is clothing for your new
baby. It is advisable to pack a
couple of vests, baby grows
and (my favourite) an outfit for
leaving the hospital. A blanket if
appropriate for the season may
also be packed to place over
baby when leaving in their car

Items
include...

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Something
to consider...
Don’t forget your
hospital notes!!!

“Having been in
the womb for so
long, babies have
sensitive skin so there is no need
to pack lots of products. When
changing baby, it is advisable in
the early days to use cotton wool
and warm water”
“For the bag itself, I always choose
the changing bag that I intend to use
when the baby comes along. Unless
you have a preferred bag already,
using the changing bag is practical
and also gives you plenty of pockets
for all the relevant baby items.
I have chosen the spacious
‘Samui Coal Pacapod Changing
Bag’ priced at £60 from
Pacapod.co.uk”