1. Baby’s take home outfit
2. Baby’s first blanket
3. Baby soft toy to keep in hospital (keep it on you a bit before to make it smell like ‘mommy’)
4. Going home outfit for you
5. "Granny" panties (in case)
6. Sanitary towels – coz the hospital ones are GROSS
7. Breast pads
8. Lansinoh cream
9. Jungle Juice (Your partner can make it for you and bring it to you later)
10. Comfy pajamas
11. Gown
12. Slippers
13. Nursing bras
14. Notebook & pen (in case you want to remember something because it can get very overwhelming)
15. Birthplan
16. Admission documentation (ID & Medical Aid card etc.)
17. Camera
18. Massage Oil & Arnica Oil
19. Snacks and drinks
20. Hairbands & clip
21. Music (if you wish to play music during labour)
22. Phone Charger
23. Toiletries
24. Ear plugs (in case)
25. Nursing pillow
26. 1 or 2 pacifiers
27. Hairdryer
28. Photos of your other children (if applicable). When they come to visit, they'll see that you haven't forgotten them.
OK think that’s it!
P.S. Start tanning nipples (heard it helps) - DO NOT SCRUB.
Jungle Juice Recipe:
- 1 litre Apple / Berry Juice (I find that Appleberry and Cranberry & Cherry are the nicest)
- 2 litres water
- 1 Sachet Blackcurrant Rehidrate (you can buy this from Pick n Pay in the baby and / or medicine section or from Dischem)
- 60ml Blackthornberry Elixir (this is in the Homeopathic section)
- 10 drops Rescue Remedy (per glass) – this is optional but it really helps
