HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST SINGAPORE MUM-TO-BE
I would recommend all mothers-to-be to pack your hospital bag 1.5 months prior to your due date and here’s why!
About 3 years ago, I delivered to my daughter who is about 4 weeks prior to my due date. My water bag broke in the middle of the night and yeah! I have to grab my hospital bag and rush to the hospital. Perhaps I was a little paranoid after watching I didn’t know I was pregnant from discovery health channel. Though I know I am pregnant but anything can happen and it may happen anytime, and I don’t wish to face the panicked and worrying on the day of my delivery.
I’m glad I did my advanced hospital bag packing and so please pack your hospital bag in advanced.
If you have no idea what to pack for your hospital bag, here’s a hospital bag checklist I have compiled for mummy who is delivering in Singapore.
Essential Documents to Bring
- Letter from your gynae
- Hospital admission form
- NRIC card- Husband and Wife
- Original Marriage Certification (so you can register your baby’s name at the hospital, otherwise you can do it at ICA within 42 days)
- If any- Bring your medical records or drug allergies lists in case of emergency.
Mummy Hospital Bag Checklist
- Maternity pads for heavy flow x 6 (At least 30cm long)
- Disposable undies or your old undies x 5
- Toiletries set- Focial form, showel gel, toothpaste, toothbrush and shampoo *Optional
- Cosmetics- If you plan to look good for photo taking
- Lip balm- Your lips will get pretty dry in the air-condition room
- Breast pump
- Nursing bras x 3
- Breast pads x 8
- Nursing robe or pyjamas *Optional
- Slippers
- Socks
- Small towel
- Big towel if you plan to bath there
- Hair bands or hair ties
- Spectacles if any
- Nursing pillow – This comes handy if you went thru a C-section, otherwise you can skip this.
- Mobile phone and charger
- Plastic bag for keeping your dirty clothing x 3
- A set of clothing for when you discharge from the hospital
Daddy Hospital Bag Checklist
- Jacket
- 2 sets of clothing
- Coins for buying drinks at vending machine
- Water Bottle
- Mobile phone charger
- Camera and charger
- Toiletries set like toothbrush and toothpaste if daddy is staying overnight
Baby Hospital Bag Checklist
- 1 set of 0-3months clothing for going home. Recommend to bring onesie.
- 1 set of mittens and booties
- 1 swaddle blanket
- 1 baby cap
- Wet wipes or Handkerchiefs
- Rear-facing car seat
- Surgical tape to tighten baby’s mitten if it is too loose
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