Our experience of staying in Prince Court Medical Centre when we delivered our first child for a duration of 4 days had caused us to overpack this time around.
Who would have thought that we were able to be discharged by the next day since both baby and I were fine?
Here's a list of essentials which would help you prepare your hospital bag (kick-start your packing process if you haven't done so already):
Mom
* I.C and Prince Court's medical book for registration purposes
* Fresh clothes which you'll need to wear on the day you're discharged from the hospital
* Toiletries ie toothbrush & toothpaste, facial cleanser + toner + moisturizer, hairbrush, lotion/moisturizer/powder, etc.
* Bath towel
* Socks, sweater
* Snacks ie biscuits, bread, dates and mineral water or instant drink sachets
Baby
* Receiving blanket
* Socks, mittens and hat
* Wet wipes
* A pair of baby clothes (ie jumpsuit) as you'll need to change baby from the hospital clothes into his/her own clothes on the day you're discharged from the hospital
* Baby carrier / stroller
* Baby car seat
The hospital will provide the items below:
* Hospital clothes for mom and baby
* Maternity pads and disposable underwear for mom
* Diapers for baby
* Hat for baby (which you'd be able to bring home)
* Basic toiletries (we stayed in their Junior Suite so the toiletries were available in the bathroom)
* Alcohol swab (to clean baby's umbilical cord stump)
* A kettle and drinking cups are provided in the room, along with a small fridge
There you have it.
The most basic list.
You're free to add onto the list with your own items ie pillow case, nursing pillow, etc
And don't forget! Hubby needs to bring his wallet to pay for the deposit upon checking in, especially if you've opted for self-pay.
Just make sure you've got all the items ready, preferably a month prior to your due date, just in case you wish to add on any other items at a later stage.
Happy packing! :D
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