What not to wear

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As the "birth day" of your baby approaches, it's a good idea to pack items to take to the hospital that will make the experience easier, more comfortable and more meaningful. These items should be ready about two weeks before your due date. Here are a few suggestions:

 For Mum

 For Partner

 To Make Birth a Celebration

 For Baby

For Mum

• Two pillows with favourite pillowcases
• Lotion/massage oil
• Warm socks
• Toothpaste/mouthwash
• Lollipops for dry mouth
• Lip balm/lip gloss
• Paper fan
• Soothing picture for focal point
• Wooden back massager
• Nightdress(es) that opens at the front for breastfeeding
• Dressing gown and slippers
• Shawl or jumper to put over hospital gown for breastfeeding
• Pants and nursing bras
• Comfortable clothes to wear for going home
• Toiletries/cosmetics

For Partner

• Insurance information
• Snacks for labour
• Phone numbers and change/phone card or phone
• Reference leaflets from antenatal class
• Change of clothing
• Toiletries

To Make Birth a Celebration

• Potpourri to scent the room
• Music tapes for labour/birth/breastfeeding baby; tape recorder
• Camera and film for birth/baby photos

For Baby

• Going-home clothes, including a hat and blanket
• Car seat already installed in the back seat of the car

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