The hospital bag
Pack by 36 weeks. The three bags that works best: one for labour, one for postnatal (mum), one for baby. Our free hospital bag checklist covers all three. The birth partner's bag is often forgotten — include snacks, a charger and a change of clothes.
The baby registry
Keep it practical and avoid duplicates. The items that matter most are safe sleep (moses basket or crib, sleeping bags), a pram and car seat, feeding supplies and a changing setup. Our free baby registry checklist covers the essentials without the excess.
The first week home
The honest truth: you will use far less than you bought and wish you had bought more muslins. Stock the fridge, accept all offers of cooked meals, and do not feel pressured to have visitors in the first week unless you want them.
Our picks compared
| Pick | Product | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick | Hospital bag set mum and baby | Labour and postnatal bag | Check price → |
| Sleep | Moses basket with stand set | Newborn sleeping | Check price → |
| Travel | Travel system pram and car seat | Transport system | Check price → |
| Essentials | Newborn essentials gift set | Essential supplies | Check price → |
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