Pregnancy List
Pregnancy comes with a long mental list of things to organise — and knowing what to actually buy can be the hardest part. Our pregnancy checklist covers the essentials for comfort, hospital prep, self-care and keeping track of it all, so you can spend less time wondering what you've missed and more time enjoying the countdown.
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Hospital Bag
A spacious changing or overnight bag with plenty of room for hospital essentials for both mum and baby — pack it from around week 36 so you're never caught out if baby arrives early.
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Nappies
Pack a stash of newborn-size nappies for the hospital stay and the first few days home — you'll get through more than you'd expect in those early days.
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Wipes
A gentle, minimal-ingredient wipe is a hospital bag non-negotiable — handy for nappy changes, quick clean-ups and everything in between.
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Swaddles
A soft swaddle helps recreate the snug feeling of the womb, supporting better sleep and settling for newborns fresh out of hospital.
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Newborn Clothing
Pack a few going-home outfits in newborn and 0–3 month sizes, plus easy-access bodysuits for those frequent nappy changes.
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Self-Care & Postpartum Prep
Postpartum Recovery
Soothing essentials like sitz bath salts and postpartum pads are worth having on hand before the birth, not after — recovery is easier when you're not scrambling to the shops.
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Maternity Pads
Heavy-duty maternity pads for postpartum bleeding are a hospital bag essential — pack more than you think you'll need for the first week or two.
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Nipple & Breast Care
A soothing nipple balm and a stash of breast pads make the early days of establishing breastfeeding more comfortable — worth packing ahead of time.
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FAQs
When should I start buying pregnancy essentials?
Comfort items like a pregnancy pillow are worth introducing from the second trimester onwards, while hospital bag essentials are best sorted by around week 36 in case baby arrives early.
Do I need a sitz bath before giving birth?
Many parents find it helpful to have sitz bath salts ready in advance, since postpartum soreness and swelling are common in the first days and weeks after birth — better to have it on hand than to shop for it while recovering.
Can I use a pregnancy pillow after birth?
Many pregnancy pillows, particularly U-shaped or wraparound designs, transition naturally into nursing or feeding pillows once your baby arrives — a good way to get extra value from the investment.
What's the benefit of keeping a pregnancy journal?
A pregnancy journal helps you track appointments and symptoms in one place, while also becoming a keepsake of the pregnancy to look back on once baby is here.
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