Baby boy's is easy - it's going to have two sets of take home outfits (one in nb, one in 0-3 so I'm covered for either size), onesies to go underneath is sleeper (two sizes again), a little coat for him (thin fleece) since it could be cool out in the end of Sept/early Oct, a little hat as part of his outfit, and a blanket, both a thin one if it's warm and a warmer one in case it's cool. I will his little bag packed...umm, well it's done now except for his blanket. Since I sort of haven't bought them yet. But the rest is done!

For me, I'm packing:

~big old granny panties - if I have a csection again, my normal panties hit right at the incision, which I discovered last time. Ouch. I'm bringing them even if I vbac because I've been told my old incision area might be tender after birth.

~an outfit for me to go home in - something loose around the middle, possibly a cute dress?

~several pairs of socks (I hate having my bare feet out for others to see...and the bigger I get the less meticulous I can be taking care of them,,yuck!)

~hair bands and chapstick (ones I don't mind losing as last time I put my hair up and down)

~toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, hair brush, shampoo/conditioner - buying little travel size ones to use at the hospital so I don't have to use their standard junk

~nursing sleep bra, nursing pads - may or may not use these, I stayed in the hospital gown for the most part last time and my milk didn't come in until the day I left anyway

~snacks - not necessarily for labour but also because I snack regularly during the day and don't just eat at mealtimes


For my husband I'm also making him pack a change of clothes even though he'll probably go home before we do, snacks he likes, and toiletries just in case.

All of that plus my TENS machine with spare batteries and extra sticking tape, lots of loose change for the snack machine/pay phone/tv top up card. My own first aid kit - paracetamol, arnica and caulophyllum homeopathic tablets for me, arnica cream for baby, hypercal for any tears I may have, maternity pads, a bottle of squash/ribena for the luke warm drinking water, nappy cream to put on thickly before the meconium comes out and a black bin liner for packing away dirty clothes.

For me:
Clothes – nightgown, robe, long-sleeved cardigan, 2 tank tops, some big old grungy underwear (sexy, I know), socks, slippers, nursing bra and my “going home outfit” which contains yoga pants and a large button up shirt.
Toiletries – comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup remover, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.
Misc. – phone charger, pillow, blanket, camera, battery charger and change/small amount of cash.

For Preston, my husband:
Clothes – pair of gym shorts, pajama pants, jeans, boxers, socks, flip flops/slippers and three basic shirts.
Toiletries – toothbrush, deodorant and we will share the rest of what I’m bringing.
Misc. – phone charger, pillow and blanket.

For baby:
Clothes – 3 sleep & play pajamas (one of these she will come home in), 1 sleep bag, hat and mittens.
Toiletries – n/a
Misc. – blanket, pacifier and car seat (…obviously).

Clothes for everyone and toiletries.
When giving birth in the hospital, they provide you with all the wipes and diapers you need. Take full advantage and don't bother bringing your own.