The items to pack in your delivery bag vary from region to region and from country to country. In many developed countries, most items listed below will be provided by the hospital. However, if you’re in a developing country, you’d need to pack these items in your delivery bag. At the same time, it’s also good you crosscheck with your hospital and caregiver
Mother’s items:
>Hospital card
>Sanitary pads
>Nightgown
>Nursing bra
>Bathrobe
>Body towel
>Macintosh
>Bedsheet
>Wrapper
>comfortable clothes to wear
>Comfortable footwear
>Toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant)
>Money
>Phone
>Snacks
Baby’s items:
>Olive oil
>Methylated spirit
>Cotton wool
>Wipes
>Disinfectant like savlon
>Thermometer
>Disposable bag for the placenta (if you want to take the placenta home)
>Diapers
>Baby clothes
>Formula (just in case you do not lactate on time)
>Cup and spoon
>Soap, oil and lotion
>Towel
>Shawl
>Flask
