Before you dive into this list, check with your hospital on what they will provide. Most likely, they will give you a list of things they expect you to carry.
Here’s a full list of all the essentials required (links added wherever available):
BABY
- 4-5 sets of new born clothing (brands listed below)
- 4-5 soft muslin clothes for burping, cleaning or swaddling – these are multi purpose, just check the size before ordering
- Going home clothes
- Cap, socks and mittens
- Blanket
- Mattress with a mosquito net
- Napkins
- Diapers (taped diapers work well)
- Cloth diapers (these are much gentler on baby skin)
- Cotton balls (I’m mentioning this instead of wet wipes because wet cotton works better on new born skin)
- Nail trimmer
- Soap & shampoo
- Laundry detergent
- Hot water flask
- Water boiler
- A bowl and spoon
MOM
- 3-4 set of day clothes (feeding friendly)
- Night clothes (feeding friendly)
- Undergarments
- Going home clothes
- Sweater / shawl
- Socks
- Towel
- Feeding cover
- Feeding pillow
Toiletries:
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
- Lip balm
- Hair ties
Misc:
- Slippers
- Prescription glasses
- Maternity pads – my hospital provided these and insisted I use the ones provided by them
- Documents – ID card, doctor’s file
- Portable speaker
- Phone charger
- Medicines
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Covers for used clothes
- Pillow and quilt – if you prefer your own
- Ice pack or hot water bag
Brand recommendations for baby items
Clothes:
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