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For Maternity Patients: What To Pack For Your Hospital Stay
You should have all the things you will need for yourself and your baby packed and ready to go at least four weeks in advance. This is a guide — you may bring more things if you wish.
For Your Baby
Clothes for your baby should be soft, comfortable, lightweight and loose fitting. They must be easy to put on and remove. Please wash all clothing, blankets and towels before packing.
1 Pack of newborn diapers size 1
4 Vests or 4 undershirts
4 Nightgowns or sleepers
4 Pairs of socks
4 Receiving blankets
4 Towels and 4 Washcloths
4 Burping cloths (bibs)
4 Baby caps
1 Laundry bag
Baby brush and comb
Baby wipes
Gloves/mittens
Mosquito net
For Yourself
A Maternity Pack containing some of the necessities for mother and baby during hospital stay, is available for purchase at the Cay Hill Pharmacy located on our premises.
Toiletries
4 Nightgowns or sleepwear
4 Panties (large and comfortable)
2 House coats/dressing gowns
1 Pair of slippers
3 Nursing bras or good support bras (one size larger than normal)
1 Laundry bag
Breast pads
3 Towels and 3 washcloths
2 Pairs of socks
Sanitary napkins (Regular and Overnight)
1 Set of going-home clothes (select clothes that were large before your pregnancy)
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